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ECOWAS STRENGTHENS REGIONAL INTEGRATION THROUGH CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

The ECOWAS Commission convened the Annual Regional Stakeholders’ Meeting of the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Programme (ECBCSP) in Abuja, Nigeria, from 19–20 May 2026. The meeting brought together representatives from ECOWAS Member States, National Border Offices, and officials of the ECOWAS Commission to review the implementation progress of cross-border cooperation initiatives under the ECBCSP 2023–2027 […]

ECOWAS HOLDS TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS ON BIG DATA, SECTORIAL STATISTICAL INDICATORS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL STATISTICAL SYSTEMS

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, as part of the World Bank–funded Project for the Harmonization and Improvement of Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA/PHASAOC), is holding workshops on Big Data, Sector Statistics Indicators, and Environmental Statistics to Strengthen Regional Statistical Systems in ECOWAS Member States, in Abidjan, Côte […]

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ECOWAS EMPOWERED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES UNDER AFCFTA

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Trade and its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone, with the support of development partners such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union, the […]

Youth participation key to food security and agricultural innovation – IITA DG

IITA–CGIAR Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui, has emphasized that youth involvement is crucial to the future of agriculture and global food security. He noted that youth play a strategic role in driving the adoption of innovative agricultural practices that boost productivity while safeguarding the environment. The DG, represented by the Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for … Continue reading Youth participation key to food security and agricultural innovation – IITA DG The post Youth partic

THE ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATION IN SENEGAL IS SUPPORTING THE CONSERVATION OF MANGROVES THROUGH AN ECOTOURISM PROJECT IN SAINT-LOUIS

As part of its efforts to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation, the ECOWAS Resident Mission in Senegal is providing support to the Economic Interest Group (GIE) “Les Éco Gardes de Khor” in implementing a project to develop a green space and enhance the mangrove ecosystem in Saint-Louis on May 13, 2026. This project aims […]

14TH ECOWAS AFRICAN WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (TOLAC 14) KICKS OFF IN BANJUL

Organized by the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre in collaboration with the Gambian National Sports Council, the 14th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC 14) has officially commenced in Banjul, bringing together some of the region’s finest traditional wrestlers in a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and regional unity. The three-day tournament […]

ECOWAS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES FOCUSED ON THE WATER-ENERGY-FOOD NEXUS, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON GENDER, STRENGTHEN THEIR FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION IN ABIDJAN

On May 15–16, 2026, the third ECOWAS inter-agency meeting on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus with a Gender Perspective was held at the ECOWAS Resident Mission in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The objective of this meeting was to take stock of the status of implementation of activities related to the water-energy-food-environment nexus and gender mainstreaming within […]

ECOWAS STABILISATION SUPPORT MISSION IN GUINEA BISSAU GHANCOY 4 AND OTHER CONTINGENTS RECEIVE MEDALS OF RECOGNITION

The ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea Bissau (ESSMGB) held a combined Medal Presentation Parade for the Ghanaian, Nigerian and Senegalese Contingents including some Staff officers of the Force Headquarters on the 14th of May, 2026 in Guinea Bissau A Medals Day delegation and a reconnaissance team for GHANCOY 5 from Ghana led by […]

How Access to Knowledge Turned Farming into a Force for Change

In the dry, wind‑swept plains of Dodoma, Tanzania, farming has long been viewed as a test of endurance, an unpredictable balance of effort, weather and hope. For many, it is a last resort. But for Edwina Aloyce Rubondo, it has become something entirely different: a pathway to leadership, enterprise and transformation. What makes her story […]

Youth participation key to food security and agricultural innovation – IITA DG

IITA–CGIAR Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui, has emphasized that youth involvement is crucial to the future of agriculture and global food security. He noted that youth play a strategic role in driving the adoption of innovative agricultural practices that boost productivity while safeguarding the environment. The DG, represented by the Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for … Continue reading Youth participation key to food security and agricultural innovation – IITA DG The post Youth partic

ECOWAS LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG 20/20) INITIATIVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN SIERRA LEONE

The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), officially launched the ECOWAS LPG 20/20 Initiative on 28 April 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Marking a major step toward expanding access to clean cooking energy nationwide. The launch was held alongside a high-level policy dialogue focused on clean […]

ECOWAS STRENGTHENS SOCIAL COHESION IN BENIN: PROJECT MONITORING MISSION IMPACT-ECOWAS

COTONOU, BENIN – As part of the Regional Stabilization and Development Fund (FRSD), a delegation from the ECOWAS Commission is conducting a major field mission in Benin from May 6 to 15, 2026. This mission is part of the IMPACT-ECOWAS project (“Improved Access to Basic Social Services for Strengthened Social Cohesion”), implemented in partnership with […]

AFREC AND ECOWAS REINFORCED THE CAPACITY OF NATIONAL EXPERTS TOWARD A ROBUST AND RELIABLE ENERGY INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE AND STATISTICS DATA

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) in collaboration with ECOWAS’ Directorate of Energy and Mines organized a Regional Workshop on Energy Statistics and Validation of the 2024 Energy Balance from 4 to 6 May 2026 in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The workshop which brought together national Energy Information System (EIS) Experts of twenty-six (26) African countries including […]

ECOWAS COMMISSION BOLSTERS “VISION 2050” AWARENESS IN THE GAMBIA AS PART OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

As part of the milestone activities marking the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a high-powered delegation from the ECOWAS Commission recently concluded a strategic visibility engagement mission on ECOWAS Vision 2050 in The Gambia from 28 to 29 April,2026. Led by Director of Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation under […]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND ECOWAS COMMENCES JOINT IDENTIFICATION MISSIONS TO CORRIDOR MEMBER STATES TO ENGAGE INITIATE FINANCING DISCUSSIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1028KM 6-LANE ABIDJAN-LAGOS HIGHWAY

Following the completion of the economic and technical studies for the 6-lane dual carriage supranational Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway, the project has advanced to the investment stage, and the realization of visionary economic corridor is in clear sight. This flagship regional economic corridor project includes the construction of a Highway extending over 1028 km linking […]

Why Africa’s agrifood future depends on youth and how YEFFA is delivering

Africa’s agrifood systems hold one of the greatest opportunities for large-scale job creation on the continent. The challenge has always been how to translate that potential into real economic opportunities for young people. The Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) partnership between AGRA and the Mastercard Foundation is beginning to demonstrate […]

IITA OPEN DATA CHALLENGE 2018

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ECOWAS CONCLUDES 5th TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING ON THE ECOWAS COMMON INVESTMENT MARKET (ECIM).

The ECOWAS Commission successfully convened the 5th Meeting of the Technical Committee of the ECOWAS Common Investment Market (ECIM) Council in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 27 to 30 April 2026. The meeting brought together Directors of Investment from Member States, representatives of Investment Promotion Agencies under the IPAWAS network, and officials of the ECOWAS Commission. […]

ECOWAS DEPLOYS A LONG-TERM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION IN THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a Long-Term Election Observation Mission (LTOEM) ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for 17th May 2026 in Cabo Verde. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, has authorised the deployment of the LTEOM in accordance with the provisions of ECOWAS […]

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ECOWAS COMMISSION PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO ECREEE

Praia, April 28, 2026 – ECREEE had the honor of receiving a courtesy visit from the Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at its headquarters in Praia. Following introductory exchanges, the Ag. Executive Director of ECREEE, Mr. Gibson Obai, welcomed the Vice President and her […]

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