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ECOWAS ORGANIZES CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR JOINT BORDER COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT SÈMÈ-KRAKÉ JOINT BORDER POST.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, and the Governments of the Republic of Benin and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has held a specialized training workshop for Members of the Joint Border Committee (JBMC) of the Sèmè-Kraké Joint Border Post (JBP). The Head The workshop, held from 17-18 […]

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ECOWAS LAUNCHES REGIONAL FORTNIGHT IN LOMÉ TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN CROSS-BORDER TRADERS

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially launched, on Thursday, 18 June 2026 in Lomé, the Regional Fortnight on Small-Scale Cross-Border Trade by Women in the ECOWAS Region, under the theme: “Women Cross-Border Traders: Driving Regional Integration for 50 Years.” The official ceremony was presided over by H.E. Badanam Patoki, […]

Jun 20
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8th ANNUAL GOGETTAZ AGRI-PRENEUR PRIZE COMPETITION LAUNCHES

Over USD 160,000 in cash prizes, mentorship, and pan-African visibility for bold young African entrepreneurs transforming Africa’s agrifood systems. GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 Call for Applications As Africa prepares to convene in Kigali for the Africa Food Systems Forum in September 2026 under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, […]

Jun 20
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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

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ECOWAS FIELD AWARENESS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN THE GAMBIA TO PROMOTE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially launched the ECOWAS Field Awareness Campaign at Gambia Senior Secondary School on 15th June 2026, engaging over 250 students from Grades 10, 11 and 12. The initiative forms part of a broader campaign aimed at increasing youth awareness of ECOWAS, strengthening regional citizenship, and encouraging active […]

Jun 20
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JOINT PRE-ELECTORAL FACT-FINDING MISSION CONTINUES CONSULTATIONS WITH ELECTION STAKEHOLDERS IN THE GAMBIA

The joint pre-election fact-finding mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is continuing its consultations with Gambian electoral actors and political stakeholders with a view to supporting the holding of free, credible, inclusive and peaceful elections. […]

Jun 20
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THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY OF ECOWAS HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT TALKS WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA ON REGIONAL SECURITY

H.E. PRESIDENT DR. JULIUS MAADA BIO, CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY OF ECOWAS HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT AND PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, HELD HIGH-LEVEL TALKS WITH H.E PRESIDENT MOHAMED OULD CHEIKH EL GHAZOUANI OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA ON REGIONAL SECURITY, COOPERATION, AND DEVELOPMENT Nouakchott, Mauritania, 15 – 16 June 2026 […]

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8th ANNUAL GOGETTAZ AGRI-PRENEUR PRIZE COMPETITION LAUNCHES TODAY

Over USD 160,000 in cash prizes, mentorship, and pan-African visibility for bold young African entrepreneurs transforming Africa’s agrifood systems. GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 Call for Applications As Africa prepares to convene in Kigali for the Africa Food Systems Forum in September 2026 under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, […]

Jun 20
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ECOWAS MINISTERS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY MEET TO CHART A COMMON REGIONAL RESPONSE TO EMERGING GLOBAL AND CONTINENTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, held the Fifth (5th) Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry (ECOMOTI-5) in Accra, Ghana, from 11–12 June 2026 to provide high-level political guidance, validate expert recommendations, and take strategic decisions to advance the regional agenda on trade, industry, investment, competition, and consumer […]

Jun 16
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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

Jun 15
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ECOWAS REGIONAL TECHNICAL VALIDATION WORKSHOP FOR THE REVISED FOREST CONVERGENCE PLAN (FCP)

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” Therefore, we should protect it to pass it on to future generations. It was with this quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, inspired by a Native American proverb, that Mr. Amadou Oury BAH, Prime Minister of Guinea, introduced his opening remarks […]

Jun 15
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Seeds of Opportunity: Why Africa’s Youth Will Shape the Future of Food

I grew up in Ghana in a home where two worlds quietly shaped my understanding of agriculture long before I ever called it a career.  My father worked in the development sector, while my mother was a lecturer in botanical science. But what fascinated me most as a child was not her work in the […]

Jun 12
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ECOWAS RELEASES THE 2025–2027 REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FO-CUSED ON FOOD SECURITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has released on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the 2025–2027 edition of its **Regional Economic Outlook (REO)**, a flagship report that analyses macroeconomic developments across the region and highlights the challenges and opportunities related to food security and regional integration. This new publication comes at […]

Jun 10
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ECOWAS AND AU DEEPEN COOPERATION ON EARLY WARNING AND CONFLICT PREVENTION MECHANISMS.

The Commissions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) commenced a three-day technical engagement in Abuja aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) and the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN). The meeting, taking place from 8 to 10 June 2026 at the […]

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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

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MALAWI: From farms to classrooms: How biofortified crops are improving nutrition in Malawi

In the heart of Mzimba North District, the Njota Irrigation Club has taken a transformative step forward after participating in a Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) training program provided by the Rural Market Development Trust (RUMARK) under the Advancing Availability of Biofortified Foods for Institutional Markets (AABFIM) project. The program equips farmers with essential skills and […]

Jun 8
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RWANDA: From 15 chickens to a thriving business: How one youth group is rewriting the future of farming in Rwanda

Across Africa, millions of young people continue to face unemployment despite agriculture remaining one of the continent’s largest economic sectors. To respond to this challenge, AGRA, with support from the Mastercard Foundation, launched the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) program to help young people build sustainable livelihoods and businesses within […]

Jun 8
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Scaling Up Investments to Drive West Africa’s Rice Agenda

Scaling Up Investments to Drive West Africa’s Rice Agenda Turning ambition into action through robust regional collaborations, anchored in national strategies to drive job creation and a more resilient rice economy     ACCRA, June 3, 2026. West African leaders and partners ended the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable with a clear and strong message: […]

Jun 7
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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

Jun 5
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TOGO HOSTS THE 8TH ANNUAL FORUM OF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AGENCIES IN THE ECOWAS REGION

From 2 to 4 June 2026, Lomé will host the 8th Annual Forum of National Volunteer Agencies in the ECOWAS region. Organised under the theme ‘From knowledge to action: practical tools and reliable data to strengthen the role of volunteering in the ECOWAS region’, this forum brings together stakeholders in the volunteering sector from our […]

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