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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election observation mission to the legislative election in Guinea-Bissau arrives Bissau ahead of the elections, paid a courtesy visit to the President

The observation mission also visited the Minister of Interior and the National Electoral Commission (CNE) to assess the level of preparedness for the election

The Head of ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to Guinea-Bissau and Former President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr Jorge Carlos Fonseca, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Umaro Sissoco Embaló in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Praia hosts Meeting of the Technical Committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional System for the Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills

The meeting is expected to bring together over 50 participants from the relevant Ministries, National Quality and Standards Agencies, Professional Associations, and Educational bodies in the region

ECREEE with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is organizing the third Technical Committee meeting of the ECOWAS Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills (ECSES) from the 24th -26th of May 2023, at CERMI (Centro de Energias Renováveis e Manutenção Industrial), in Praia, Cabo Verde. The meeting is…

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Heads of Immigration Services of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member States Meet in Accra to Discuss the Implementation of ECOVISA

The objective of this annual meeting is to enable the Heads of Immigration Services to consolidate and expand on the recommendations reached after due consultations with Regional Experts and Stakeholders

The ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration is organising the Seventh Heads of ECOWAS Member States Immigration Meeting in Accra, Ghana on 25 May 2023. The objective of this annual meeting is to enable the Heads of Immigration Services to consolidate and expand on…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Towards a stronger collaboration between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (EGDC) and Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)

The different discussions culminated in a consensus on a partnership between EGDC and KAIPTC, leading to the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) was on a working visit to the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana on the 18th and 19th of May 2023. The main purpose of the visit was to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions. The visit was preceded by…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Experts from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member States hold Regional Workshop to prepare the Annual Regional Economic Outlook Report

In line with this directive, the ECOWAS Commission shall provide a high-quality economic analysis on pressing economic issues affecting the region

Economic experts from Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) began a workshop on Monday 22 May 2023 in Lome, Togo. The objective of this meeting is to set the necessary guidelines and framework for the preparation of the ECOWAS Annual Regional Economic Outlook Report. This…

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Independent Experts Group Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Cooperation on the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The objective of this draft Supplementary Act is to promote the cooperation of ECOWAS Member States through the strengthening of the operational legal framework to combat illicit activities committed at sea

From 16 to 19 May 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, a meeting of independent experts was held to consider the draft Supplementary Act Relating to the Suppression of Illicit Maritime Activities in ECOWAS. This project was carried out in the framework of the implementation of the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy (EMIS)…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Experts meet to discuss Technical Issues related to the Implementation of ECOVISA

Participants attending this Experts Meeting are drawn from relevant ministries in charge of visa management and representatives of Immigration Services in Member States

The ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration is holding an Experts Meeting on ECOVISA in Accra, Ghana from 22 to 23 May 2023. The two-day technical meeting seeks to: (1) present the report and recommendations from the stakeholders’ Meeting held on 22 March 2023,…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-Japan Cooperation: His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission plays host to the Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Matsunaga Kazuyoshi

Addressing the Japanese diplomat, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray welcomed the good results achieved through cooperation between Japan and ECOWAS Member States

On Thursday, 18 May 2023, the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) granted audience to the Japanese Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria. During their discussions, the two personalities reviewed cooperation between ECOWAS and Japan, particularly priority…

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H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission received Mr. Abroulaye Fofana, Permanent Secretary of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea

Mr. Fofana came to introduce the Permanent Secretariat of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea and provide an update on the activities of the “G7++ Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea”

Mr Abroulaye Fofana, Permanent Secretary of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee for State Action at Sea was received in audience on Monday 15 May 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, by H.E Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission. Mr. Fofana came to introduce the Permanent Secretariat of the Ivorian Inter-ministerial Committee…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Presents State of The Community Report to the ECOWAS Parliament

In his presentation, the President touched on several themes including macroeconomic and financial performance, trade, energy, transport, human development and social affairs, culture, youth, and peace and stability

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, yesterday May 10, 2023, presented the report on the State of the Community to the ECOWAS Parliament. The presentation is in line with the provisions of the Supplementary Act which mandates the President of the Commission to address the…