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State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Dr Patrick Herminie Appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles

This new role comes at a pivotal time as UniSey expands its academic programmes, strengthens international collaborations, and enhances its research capacity in support of national transformation

The Office of the President announces that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey). This appointment reaffirms the strong partnership between the government and the University of Seychelles, underscoring the continued commitment to advancing higher education, research,…

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SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Program

The project will run for an initial five-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension

Swiss technology company SICPA (www.SICPA.com) secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology. The program will deliver robust traceability solutions to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for vape products in…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
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Egypt: Planning Minister Ahmed Rostom Reviews Annual and Medium-Term Plans, Calls for Stronger Investment Governance and Citizen-Centered Priorities

The Minister directed the swift completion of ongoing efforts to ensure operational efficiency and stressed the importance of reflecting presidential directives to the newly formed government within the draft plan

H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, convened an expanded meeting with the Ministry’s senior leadership in his first official engagement following the constitutional oath before H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. The meeting focused on reviewing priority workstreams, the draft annual plan, and the…

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signs 2026 Annual Financing Plan with the Republic of Senegal

This financing plan is expected to support key sectors of the Senegalese economy, strengthen supply chains, and contribute to energy and food security

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed the 2026 Annual Financing Plan with the Republic of Senegal, reaffirming its commitment to continue supporting the country’s priorities and economic development agenda. The Annual Financing Plan was signed by Eng. Adeeb…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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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…