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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 27, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Establishes a Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Tax Transition

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Member States in implementing the Tax Transition Program and promoting sustainable and harmonised tax systems throughout the region

The Regional Steering Committee for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tax Transition Programme was officially inaugurated from February 24 to 26, 2026, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. This inaugural meeting brought together representatives of member states, tax policy experts, and officials from the ECOWAS Commission, marking a…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 27, 2026

ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) Annual Retreat to Strengthen Data Collection Capacities and Support Early Warning Systems and Preventive Measures in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission remains committed to strengthening its early warning and preventive action mechanisms to anticipate risks, address vulnerabilities, and promote sustainable peace and stability in the region

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Early Warning Directorate, organized the annual retreat for field monitors of the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) in Lomé, Togo, from February 25 to 27, 2026. With the aim of reviewing the data collection system and related challenges, the retreat reaffirms its strong commitment…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 19, 2026

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) SRSG Meets with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer and the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations on the Renewal of the UNOWAS Mandate

The discussions focused primarily on the renewal of the mandate of UNOWAS, which expired on 31 January 2026 and is currently under consideration by the United Nations Security Council

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), H.E. Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, met on Friday 13th February 2026, with the ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai, and the Chair of the ECOWAS…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 18, 2026

Meeting between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) representatives in the United States and the Secretary-General of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)

During the meeting, Mr. Kalilu Totangi, reiterated the Group’s support and emphasized the continued relevance of UNOWAS as the main United Nations political mission in West Africa

As part of the strategic cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) for peace, security, governance and sustainable development in West Africa, Her Excellency Ms Kinza Jawara-Njai, ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, and Mr Kalilu…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 17, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to ECOWAS Resident Representative in Sierra Leone

The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (ECCJ), His Lordship. Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves accompanied by the Vice President, Registrar, Deputy Registrar, and other members of the Court, paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Resident Representative, Amb. John Azumah at the ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Freetown

In his welcome address, the Resident Representative highlighted the Office’s nationwide sensitization efforts across 12 districts in Sierra Leone, aligned with ECOWAS Vision 2050 and the Community’s 50th Anniversary activities. He emphasized the importance of enhancing public awareness on the role of the three Arms of the Community Regional Governance…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 11, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Conducts District Sensitization Tour in Sierra Leone

Interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions allowed students to engage directly with the delegation and deepen their understanding of ECOWAS as a community of people

Led by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, in company of the ECOWAS Resident Representative to Sierra Leone, H.E. Ambassador John Azumah, senior officials of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), the ECOWAS National Office, the ECOWAS Political Advisor, a senior official of the National Early…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 10, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches Pilot on Economic Empowerment and Digital Peacebuilding for Women in Benue State

Speaking at the opening ceremony, ECOWAS Director Dr. Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe described the pilot as a strategic platform for empowering women-led organizations to implement and advocate for durable solutions, while leveraging digital technologies for inclusion, resilience, and peace

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Trade and the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has partnered with the Benue State Government to implement a pilot project on economic empowerment and digital peacebuilding for Women, Peace and Security (WPS) community-based organizations in Benue State,…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 10, 2026

President Adama Barrow Inaugurates Infrastructure Built by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Electricity Access Project in Banjul, the Gambia

The inaugurations which began on February 7, 2026, at Njongon, will be held from February 7 – 15, 2026 at different locations within The Gambia, during which other electricity access projects will also be inaugurated

The Gambian Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in collaboration with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has begun the series of inauguration of electricity infrastructures completed in five locations of the country as part of the implementation of ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOWAS-REAP). The inaugurations which began…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 09, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Sweden Discuss Regional Labour Migration Governance and Free Movement

The Swedish delegation reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to supporting ECOWAS-led efforts in migration governance and free movement through strategic partnerships and programme-based cooperation

The ECOWAS Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in Abuja with a delegation from the Embassy of Sweden to discuss regional labour migration governance and the ECOWAS free movement regime. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on ongoing and planned regional initiatives aimed at strengthening…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 07, 2026

The Kingdom of Denmark Seeks Greater Collaboration with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Fruitful Partnership

The Danish envoy stated his country’s desire to see an ECOWAS region that easily reaches its full prosperous potential with safe citizens

The kingdom of Denmark is seeking greater collaboration with ECOWAS to strengthen the current partnership between both entities to foster peace, security and stability of the West African region. The Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Hansen, who led a delegation to…

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