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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates International Francophone and French Language Day

The International Day of La Francophone celebrated every 20th March, pays tribute to the French language and the cultural diversity it embodies

The ECOWAS Commission celebrated International Francophone and French Language Day on Thursday 8th May, 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The aim of the ceremony was to highlight the role of the French language as a tool for work, communication and integration within the West African community. The event brought together a number…

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    • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Holds a 3-Day Regional Conference on Sustainable Participation of Youth in Governance in the ECOWAS Region
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Holds a 3-Day Regional Conference on Sustainable Participation of Youth in Governance in the ECOWAS Region

The Regional Conference is taking place from 7 to 9 May, 2025 in Accra Ghana

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission in partnership with the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) is holding a 3-day Regional Conference on Sustainable Participation of Youth in Governance in the ECOWAS region. The Regional Conference is…

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Holds Pre-Validation Consultation on Labour Migration Strategy Ahead of Accra Session

The pre-validation meeting represents a crucial step towards finalising the Strategy, which is designed to strengthen the governance of labour migration across the ECOWAS region

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, convened a high-level virtual consultation with Member States, regional social partners, and development stakeholders on 6 May 2025 to review and enrich the Draft ECOWAS Labour Migration Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035). The pre-validation meeting represents a crucial step…

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    • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deepens engagement with community citizens to advance implementation of free movement protocol across West Africa
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deepens engagement with community citizens to advance implementation of free movement protocol across West Africa

As part of this initiative, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, undertook a working visit to the Nigeria–Benin (Lagos/Seme) Border on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

In a renewed effort to enhance free movement of persons and goods and strengthen regional integration and trade across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) is intensifying collaboration with Community citizens and key stakeholders to advance the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Government of Benin have established a mechanism for the annual review of projects and programmes of ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies in the Country

This consultation represents a strategic turning point for Benin, and an inspiring example for other Member States, in strengthening the governance, transparency and impact of regional projects

On 17 and 18 April 2025, the ECOWAS Representation to the Republic of Benin, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (ECOWAS National Office in Benin) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Department of Sub-Saharan Africa and African Integration) jointly organised a consultation meeting at the Millennium Popo Beach Hotel in…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches regional workshop to advance West Africa regional digital integration project (WARDIP)

The workshop continues on 8 May 2025, culminating in the validation of key recommendations and a roadmap for coordinated implementation under ECOWAS Vision 2050

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), officially launched a two-day Technical Workshop on Policy Coordination and Knowledge Exchange on Connectivity Market Integration, on 7 May 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop convenes key actors from ECOWAS Member States, telecommunications regulators,…

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    • Five Days of Innovation and Creativity for Young People of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Space within The Framework of the African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI 2025) in Cotonou, Benin
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Five Days of Innovation and Creativity for Young People of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Space within The Framework of the African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI 2025) in Cotonou, Benin

Organized as part of the fiftieth anniversary of ECOWAS and around the theme “African Youth, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Building a Sustainable Future”, the event attracted an audience of senior political and administrative personalities from Benin

“I am delighted to see that an important subject such as Science and Innovation, a crucial subject for the growth of Africa and our region, is generating so much enthusiasm at the highest level with the remarkable presence of personalities and luminaries from the political, scientific, cultural and sports worlds,” said…

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The World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) Executive Director pays courtesy visit to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen cooperation on safety, training and strategic technologies

Discussions focused on future cooperation in training, regulatory dialogue, and institutional preparedness, as well as raising awareness on the safe management of sensitive technologies

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received in audience the Executive Director of the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS), Dr. Lars van Dassen, during a high-level courtesy visit held on 2 May 2025 at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja. The visit aimed to advance…

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Implementation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Agricultural Policy: the twelfth Strategic Orientation Committee of the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) evaluates the activities of 2024

Despite the challenging context, RAAF was able to achieve a physical implementation rate of 72% and a financial implementation rate of 75%, giving an overall implementation rate of about 74%

On 2 May 2025 the members of the Strategic Orientation Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) meet in Lomé, Togo, to assess the 2024 activity report and financial execution for the 2024 financial year. The meeting of the Steering Committee is the twelfth of its…

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Towards the implementation of an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) youth networking strategy with African entrepreneurs through the creation of a mentoring and learning network in West Africa

The aim of this major regional conference is to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding the active participation of young people in the region’s development

H.E. Damtien Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, on April 29, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, said  that ECOWAS is considering the creation of a mentoring and apprenticeship network in West Africa to connect young people in the region with African entrepreneurs as part of…