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Adopting Strategic Tools for the Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region

This 11th annual meeting of the animal health networks is organized by the Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC), a specialized agency of the ECOWAS Commission

Building a community capable of anticipating health crises, detecting threats early, sharing information quickly, and responding in a coordinated and effective manner.This is the aspiration expressed by the Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in Togo, Ms. Deweh Emily Gray, on Tuesday, October 6,…

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commission is organising the 3rd Annual Meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of National Boundary Commissions from 6th – 8th

It is expected to serve as a strategic platform to exchange best practices

The ECOWAS Commission through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and Tourism is organizing the third Annual Meeting of the ECOWAS Heads of National Boundary Commissions, taking place in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia from 6th to 8th October 2026. This annual meeting advances the Commission’s ongoing efforts…

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    • Celebration of the 51st Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin: The ECOWAS Representation in Benin Inaugurates Its Meeting Rooms Dedicated to the Memory of “Marcel de Souza” and “Lamine Cisse”
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Celebration of the 51st Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin: The ECOWAS Representation in Benin Inaugurates Its Meeting Rooms Dedicated to the Memory of “Marcel de Souza” and “Lamine Cisse”

The late Marcel De SOUZA, an illustrious son of the Republic of Benin, served as Chairperson of the ECOWAS Commission from 2016 to 2018

Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin, inaugurated on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, two meeting rooms at the Representation, dedicated to the memory of two distinguished figures who left their mark on the history of ECOWAS. They are Marcel de SOUZA,…

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    • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trains Statistical Leaders to Strengthen National Statistical Systems Across Member States and Mauritania
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trains Statistical Leaders to Strengthen National Statistical Systems Across Member States and Mauritania

The workshop will equip participants with modern skills to lead teams effectively, navigate the evolving data ecosystem, and improve the quality and effectiveness of National Statistical Systems

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, is training statistical leaders from ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania from October 5th to 09th, 2026, in Monrovia, Liberia, to strengthen leadership and management capacity and enhance the effectiveness of National Statistical Systems…

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Strengthening the Surveillance and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases Within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region

The meeting aims to consolidate regional governance of animal health, strengthen coordination between the various stakeholders, and adopt strategic and operational tools essential for the prevention, early detection and control of transboundary animal diseases

The 11th annual meeting of the animal health networks will be held from 6th to 8th of October 2026 in Lomé, Togo, on the theme “Strengthening the surveillance and control of transboundary animal diseases in the ECOWAS region”. The meeting aims to consolidate regional governance of animal health, strengthen coordination…

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    • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), European Union, and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Mark the Official Commencement of the Regional Energy Governance and Information System in West Africa (REGIS-WA)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), European Union, and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Mark the Official Commencement of the Regional Energy Governance and Information System in West Africa (REGIS-WA)

The workshop is expected to strengthen a common understanding and shared vision among all partners, while validating the operational roadmap and key implementation milestones for the intervention

This REGIS-WA kick-off workshop marks a decisive step towards harmonizing regional energy governance, reinforcing data architecture, and accelerating cross-border clean energy integration across West Africa. The project implemented under the Directorate of Energy and Mines, brings together Senior Representatives from ECOWAS Member states Ministries in-charge of Energy and key regional…

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    • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates Innovation as HubPharm Africa Wins Second Startup Awards
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates Innovation as HubPharm Africa Wins Second Startup Awards

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, has successfully concluded the second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards, held on 30 September 2026 at the New ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja

HubPharm Africa of Nigeria, led by its Co-Founder and CEO, Mrs. Tope Kareem, emerged as the winner of the US$30,000 grand prize. Gaynako of Senegal, led by Pape Natango Mbaye, and My Opinion of Côte d’Ivoire, founded and led by Steve Bah Blesson, emerged as the first and second runners-up,…

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Working Visit by His Excellency Oluwatosin Anthony Ogunjimie, Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, to the Gambia

The mission also provided an opportunity to strengthen dialogue with the Gambian authorities, ECOWAS structures, implementation partners and stakeholders directly engaged on the ground

H.E. Oluwatosin Anthony OGUNJIMI, Vice-President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), concluded his working mission to the Republic of The Gambia on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. This first working visit to The Gambia featured a series of institutional engagements, meetings with ECOWAS structures, visits…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Startup Awards 2026: Celebrating West Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurial Potential

The 2026 edition attracted 8,679 registrations from 12 ECOWAS Member States, with 1,499 qualified applications

The ECOWAS Commission has commenced the second edition of the ECOWAS Startup Awards, holding in Abuja from September 28–30, 2026, to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and the growing potential of startups across West Africa. Themed “Scaling West African Startups for Digital Transformation, Regional Integration and Sustainable Value Chain Ecosystem Development to…

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World Rabies Day: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Human Deaths From Rabies

Globally, rabies causes around 59,000 human deaths each year, nearly 40 per cent of which are children under the age of 15

To mark World Rabies Day, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Regional Animal Health Centre Bissau (RAHC), is calling on Member States, human and animal health services, local authorities, communities and partners to step up their joint efforts to prevent and eliminate human deaths from Rabies.…