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

Towards An Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for RAAF and its Projects and Programs

In the face of growing climate challenges, the new framework ensures that all agricultural projects led by RAAF shall strictly respect local, national and cross-border ecosystems

Part of its efforts to strengthen its management and governance tools, RAAF has taken another significant step forward with the development of a draft Climate and Gender Sensitive Environmental and Social Management System. The document was technically reviewed at a workshop held on 12 and 13 March 2026 in Aného,…

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Source: Junior Achievement (JA) Africa | Mar 17, 2026

Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens (YMCA) and Boeing Empower Future Entrepreneurs in Togo

The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities

Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) (www.JA-Africa.org), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens Togo (YMCA Togo) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have delivered entrepreneurship training to 738 high school students in Togo this year. The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities.…

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

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident and Permanent Representatives Review their Achievements and Outlook for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s 2022–2026 Mandate

The discussions will also contribute to shaping inputs towards the Summit of the Future

ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from 9 to 13 March 2026 for a strategic retreat to review achievements and discuss future perspectives regarding their contributions to the implementation of the Commission’s 2022–2026…

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: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana | Jan 31, 2026

Ghana: High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security – 29th to 30th January, 2026

The Summit concluded with a renewed sense of regional solidarity and determination to implement the agreed outcomes, marking a critical step toward strengthened cooperation and collective security

The High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security concluded on Friday, 30th January, 2026 with a meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government. Delivering his remarks during the Opening Session, the President of the Republic of Ghana and host stated that the Consultative Conference was being…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Jan 30, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches USD 719,733 Humanitarian Assistance Project in TOGO

Underscoring the initiative as a reflection of the Government’s continued determination, alongside its partners, to leave no one behind while reinforcing stability and social cohesion in affected communities

In line with ECOWAS Vision 2050, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has allocated USD 719,733 to the Republic of Togo to support refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), asylum seekers, returnees, and host communities. The humanitarian assistance project was officially…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Nov 28, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission holds training and capacity-building workshop for border officials and key stakeholders at the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post (JBP) between Ghana and Togo

The training sought to strengthen the operational capacity of border officials and enhance coordination among key agencies by improving their understanding of the JBP concept

The ECOWAS Commission, with the support of TradeMark Africa, organized a two-day training and capacity-building workshop for border officials at the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post between the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of Togo from 20-21 November 2025 in Lomé, Togo. The training sought to strengthen the operational capacity…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Nov 24, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes member state focal points in Lome to validate documents to enhance Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) immersion program implementation

The objective of the immersion program is to offer young TVET graduates practical experiences in relevant industries

The ECOWAS Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, through its Directorate of Education, Science and Culture, organized a meeting on the ECOWAS Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) immersion program for TVET graduates in industries in Lome, Togo, from 18th to 21st November 2025, which aimed to present the…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Nov 19, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to integrate its human security index into its peace and security architecture

Dr. Onyinye Onwuka emphasized the importance of strengthened institutional collaboration to consolidate human security and promote sustainable development in the West African region

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched a technical workshop on the integration of its Human Security Index (HSI) into the ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). The workshop opened on Monday, 17 November 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The Acting Director of Early Warning at the…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Nov 18, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches Pan-African Consortium for Master’s Degrees in Translation and Conference Interpreting (PAMCIT) Phase 2, awards scholarships to students of Gaston Berger University (Senegal) and pledges technical support to University of Lomé (Togo)

The programme was designed to equip African language professionals with the skills necessary to work in international organisations, regional bodies such as ECOWAS and the African Union, and other multilingual institutions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Friday, 14 November 2025 launched Phase II of the Pan-African Consortium for Master’s Degrees in Translation and Conference Interpreting (PAMCIT). The event was held at the headquarters of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in Lomé, Togo and…

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