| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.03.2025 | AfDB committed over $8b to water, sanitation projects across Africa | The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested more than $8 billion in water infrastructure projects across 40 African nations since 2000, impacting the lives of over 92 million individuals.
This announcement was made by the Director of t... |
| 01.03.2025 | A Shifting Landscape: Nigeria's Military Burden and International Alliances | The winds of change are blowing through West Africa. The recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent shockwaves through the region. This move has not only disrupted... |
| 26.02.2025 | Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS increases burden on Nigerian military – Chief of Air Staff | The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, has stated that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has placed an additional burden on the Nigerian mili... |
| 23.02.2025 | Ireland pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, supports ECOWAS on West Africa’s security challenges | Ireland has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in addressing security challenges in the West African region.
This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs... |
| 17.02.2025 | FG appeals for dignified process as U.S. clears 85 Nigerians for deportation | The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged the United States to ensure a dignified and humane process for the deportation of Nigerian immigrants.
This appeal was made by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukw... |
| 16.02.2025 | Tinubu rejects proposal to split AU’s Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Department at 38th Summit | President Bola Tinubu opposed a proposal to divide the Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) into two separate entities at the 38th African Union (AU) Summit.
Tinubu, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Economic ... |
| 11.02.2025 | Why MultiChoice is having a fintech Moment | MultiChoice Group is diversifying into fintech. Through a partnership with global venture capital firm General Catalyst and payments specialist Rapyd, the JSE-listed broadcaster launched Moment in 2023 to process DStv and Showmax payments. ... |
| 31.12.2024 | FG reaffirms commitment to peace in West Africa amid tensions with Niger | The federal government has reiterated its dedication to fostering peace and stability in West Africa, expressing deep concern over recent remarks by Abdourahman Tchiani, President of Niger’s National Council.
This was contained in a stateme... |
| 27.12.2024 | ECOWAS refutes claims linking Nigeria to terrorism sponsorship | The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed allegations suggesting that Nigeria and other member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism.
The regional bloc emphasized its support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping effor... |
| 26.12.2024 | Nigeria is not sabotaging Niger Republic’s economic pipelines, FG counters military leader | The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized that the country is not sabotaging Niger Republic’s economic pipelines and agriculture, as alleged by its military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani.
In a statement on Thursday, Mohammed ... |
| 16.12.2024 | Nigeria's Creative Future: A Vision for Cultural Renaissance | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The Federal Government has unveiled ambitious plans to establish “Renewed Hope Creative Villages” across the nation. This initiative aims to breathe new life into the creative industry while preserving the ri... |
| 16.12.2024 | ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal, starting Jan 29 | The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months, starting from January 29, 2025 to consider their withdrawal from the regional body.... |
| 15.12.2024 | FG completely clears ECOWAS levy for the first time in 19 years | The Federal Government of Nigeria has paid N85 billion and $54 million as its community levy to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), covering the period from 2023 to July 2024.
This payment marks a significant achievement... |
| 10.12.2024 | Nigeria: Promise Delivered, Tinubu Says At Commissioning of Technology Innovation Complex | President Tinubu noted that the complex and its services would enhance Nigeria's security architecture.
President Bola Tinubu has described the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) as a fulfilment of... |
| 01.12.2024 | A New Dawn for Nigeria: Leadership, Investment, and Empowerment | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. With a leadership shift under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the nation is experiencing a transformative wave. Like a river carving a new path through the landscape, Tinubu's approach aims to reshape Nigeria's ... |
| 29.11.2024 | Tinubu transforming Nigeria like he did in Lagos – French President, Macron | French President Emmanuel Macron has commended Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for channelling the same transformative energy he used in Lagos towards advancing Nigeria’s development.
Macron made the statement on Thursday during a join... |
| 16.09.2024 | Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance | BAMAKO: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favour of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries, Mali's leader sai... |
| 13.08.2024 | Judges’ salary increase law will enable judiciary to work for Nigerians’ interests – AGF | The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the Judicial Office Holders’ Salaries and Allowances Bill, 2024, passed into law by President Bola Tinubu, will help the justice system wo... |
| 29.06.2024 | Nigerian Custom agrees to connect to ECOWAS’ e-System regarding goods transiting Abidjan-Lagos Corridor | Customs Directors General from Nigeria, Ghana and three neighbouring African countries have agreed to connect to the ECOWAS electronic Interconnected Transit Goods Management System (SIGMAT), regarding goods transiting the Abidjan-Lagos Cor... |
| 29.01.2024 | Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS | Military leaders from West Africa are scheduled to convene in Ghana to plan a potential intervention to overturn the coup in Niger. Image by flickr.com
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Sunday announced their immediate... |
| 21.08.2023 | ECOWAS delegation lands in Niger for talks with military officers | A delegation from ECOWAS has arrived in Niger to hold discussions with the military officers and the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Image by flickr.com
A delegation from the West African bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Saturday 19 August ... |
| 17.08.2023 | West African military leaders convene to discuss Niger coup | Military leaders from West Africa are scheduled to convene in Ghana to plan a potential intervention to overturn the coup in Niger. Image by flickr.com
West African military chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to coordinate a possible armed int... |
| 16.08.2023 | Niger’s military PM visits Chad amidst talks of military intervention | Protesters hold a Niger flag during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Hundreds of people backing the coup in Niger gathered on August 3, 2023 for a mass rally in the capital Niamey with some brandishing gian... |
| 15.08.2023 | ECOWAS military chiefs convene in Ghana: Niger crisis | Protesters hold a Niger flag during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Hundreds of people backing the coup in Niger gathered on August 3, 2023 for a mass rally in the capital Niamey with some brandishing gian... |
| 14.08.2023 | ECOWAS considers risky military intervention for Niger President | Military leaders from West Africa are scheduled to convene in Ghana to plan a potential intervention to overturn the coup in Niger. Image by flickr.com
The West African bloc ECOWAS is mulling military intervention to restore Niger’s elected... |
| 14.08.2023 | Niger’s ousted President to face ‘high treason’ charges | A man blows into a vuvuzela while waving Russian and Niger flags as supporters cheer from the stands for artists performing during a concert in support to Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) at the General Seyn... |
| 11.08.2023 | ECOWAS to make negotiations with Niger coup leaders: Tinubu | ECOWAS will prioritise negotiations with the military leaders who have taken over Niger as the primary strategy to resolve the crisis. Image by flickr.com
West African leaders will make negotiations with the military leaders who have seized... |
| 11.08.2023 | Concerns mounting over detained Niger President’s safety | Supporters of Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) carry a placard as they demonstrate in Niamey on August 6, 2023. – Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at a Niamey stadium Sunday, wh... |
| 10.08.2023 | ECOWAS emerges as key player in regional conflict management | After being named head of the ECOWAS in Guinea Bissau, Tinubu said democracy was “the best form of government”. Image by flickr.com
West African bloc ECOWAS, which meets Thursday after threatening to intervene in the Niger crisis, has becom... |
| 10.08.2023 | Niger’s new military rulers accuse France of breaching airspace | Protesters hold a Niger flag during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Hundreds of people backing the coup in Niger gathered on August 3, 2023 for a mass rally in the capital Niamey with some brandishing gian... |
| 09.08.2023 | Nigerian President considers diplomacy amid coup crisis in Niger | Supporters of Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) carry a placard as they demonstrate in Niamey on August 6, 2023. – Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at a Niamey stadium Sunday, wh... |
| 09.08.2023 | Niger crisis escalates: Neighbors weigh military intervention | Protesters hold an anti-France placard during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Niger’s junta on August 3 said it was scrapping military pacts made between Niamey and France, following last week’s coup.
“Fac... |
| 08.08.2023 | Niger’s military rulers insist on talks with ECOWAS: PM | Niger’s Mahamadou said Niger’s military rulers have insisted on ECOWAS return for talks in Niamey after the first ended in vain. Image by flickr.com
Niger’s military rulers have urged a delegation from a West African bloc to return for talk... |
| 07.08.2023 | Niger’s military defies ultimatum as calls for diplomacy grow | Supporters of Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) carry a placard as they demonstrate in Niamey on August 6, 2023. – Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at a Niamey stadium Sunday, wh... |
| 07.08.2023 | Nigeria urged to reconsider military intervention in Niger | Protesters hold a Niger flag during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Hundreds of people backing the coup in Niger gathered on August 3, 2023 for a mass rally in the capital Niamey with some brandishing gian... |
| 04.08.2023 | ECOWAS delegation fails to restore Niger’s elected government | Protesters hold a Niger flag during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Hundreds of people backing the coup in Niger gathered on August 3, 2023 for a mass rally in the capital Niamey with some brandishing gian... |
| 04.08.2023 | Niger junta warns of swift response to aggression | Protesters hold an anti-France placard during a demonstration on independence day in Niamey on August 3, 2023. – Niger’s junta on August 3 said it was scrapping military pacts made between Niamey and France, following last week’s coup.
“Fac... |
| 03.08.2023 | Niger coup leader defies international sanctions | This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN – Télé Sahel on July 28, 2023 shows General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Nigers new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as “President of the National Council for ... |
| 03.08.2023 | ECOWAS team in Niger for military intervention after coup | The West African bloc ECOWAS says that intervening military in Niger to restore the country’s atmosphere after a coup is the best solution. Image by flickr.com
The West African bloc ECOWAS believes that intervening militarily in Niger to re... |
| 28.07.2023 | Niger’s army general takes charge after coup against President | This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN – Télé Sahel on July 28, 2023 shows General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Nigers new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as “President of the National Council for ... |
| 12.07.2023 | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launches swift economic reforms | Nigerian President Bola Tinubu appointed a new military and security chief. gettyimages.com
Just a month in power, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already received foreign entrepreneurs and investors at his villa, telling them Nigeria is op... |
| 24.03.2023 | The AU must not allow Tunisia’s Saied to harm African unity | On February 21, while addressing a National Security Council meeting in Tunis, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied condemned irregular migration from sub-Saharan Africa and described it as a conspiracy to erase Tunisia’s identity.
“The undeclare... |
| 27.01.2022 | ECOWAS Institutions Technical Working Groups on the AfCFTA Negotiations hold Coordination Meeting in Nasarawa | ECOWAS Institutions Technical Working Groups on the AfCFTA Negotiations hold Coordination Meeting in Nasarawa 27/01/2022Harouna MAYAKI
ECOWAS Institutions Technical Working Groups on the AfCFTA Negotiations hold Coordination Meeting in Nasa... |
| 08.12.2021 | The ECOWAS Commission and the French Development Agency (AFD) sign a New Grant Agreement of 8 million to Support the Food Security Storage System in West Africa. | The ECOWAS Commission and the French Development Agency (AFD) sign a New Grant Agreement of €8 million to Support the Food Security Storage System in West Africa. 08/12/2021Harouna MAYAKI
The ECOWAS Commission and the French Development Age... |
| 04.12.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Towards reopening all closed land borders in the region | Towards reopening all closed land borders in the region 04/12/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, December 3, 2021. The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the West Afri-can health Organisation (WAHO) is organizing a Sectoral Ministers v... |
| 03.12.2021 | ECOWAS Deploys 74 Observers for the Presidential Election in The Gambia The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed seventy-four observ-ers for the ECOWAS Election Observation ... | ECOWAS Deploys 74 Observers for the Presidential Election in The Gambia The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed seventy-four observ-ers for the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (ECOWAS-EOM) to the Presidential... |
| 30.11.2021 | ECOWAS Commission and UNECA organize a technical review of the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation Strategy | ECOWAS Commission and UNECA organize a technical review of the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation Strategy 30/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), org... |
| 25.11.2021 | ECOWAS Participates at the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban | ECOWAS Participates at the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban 25/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Durban, South Africa, November 21, 2021. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) participated in the 2nd Intra-Afric... |
| 25.11.2021 | ECOWAS E-commerce Experts meet to discuss the development of the Regional E-commerce Strategy | ECOWAS E-commerce Experts meet to discuss the development of the Regional E-commerce Strategy 25/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
The ECOWAS Commission and the United Nation Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) convened a meeting on 18 Novemb... |
| 24.11.2021 | ECOWAS officially launches Security Sector Reform and Governance Policy Framework (SSRG) | ECOWAS officially launches Security Sector Reform and Governance Policy Framework (SSRG) 24/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
With the objective of informing all stakeholders in the ECOWAS region of the Security Sector Reform and Governance Policy Fram... |
| 22.11.2021 | Development partners urged to strengthen Peace & Security Collaboration with ECOWAS | Development partners urged to strengthen Peace & Security Collaboration with ECOWAS 22/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria , November 19, 2021. The ECOWAS flagship peace and security project, supported by the European Union and other d... |
| 19.11.2021 | US Secretary of State delivers a Speech on US-Africa Policy to Nigerian Young Ent-repreneurs and the Media at the ECOWAS Commission | US Secretary of State delivers a Speech on US-Africa Policy to Nigerian Young Ent-repreneurs and the Media at the ECOWAS Commission 19/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, November 18, 2021. The United States of America's Secretary of Stat... |
| 16.11.2021 | Social Safety Nets for Food and Nutrition in West Africa: ECOWAS to hold an In-ternational Seminar on Experience sharing | Social Safety Nets for Food and Nutrition in West Africa: ECOWAS to hold an In-ternational Seminar on Experience sharing 16/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Lomé, Togo, 15th November 2021. As part of the implementation of the Regional Support Programm... |
| 12.11.2021 | ECOWAS holds the Fourth (4th) meeting of the Strategic Steering Committee of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) | ECOWAS holds the Fourth (4th) meeting of the Strategic Steering Committee of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) 12/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 12, 2021. The Fourth (4th) meeting of the Strategic... |
| 12.11.2021 | ECOWAS Directors-General of Customs Reveiw the Report on the New Custom Codes | ECOWAS Directors-General of Customs Reveiw the Report on the New Custom Codes 12/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Accra, Ghana, November 8, 2021. The ECOWAS Commission, via the Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation held the 6th meeting of Heads of... |
| 10.11.2021 | 3rd Steering Committee meeting for the Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) | 3rd Steering Committee meeting for the Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) 10/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
ECOWAS on track to deliver on maritime security in West Africa
ABUJA, NIGERIA, 8TH NOVEMBER 2021 -
The 3rd Programm... |
| 02.11.2021 | Senegal hosts the 9th edition of the ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) | Senegal hosts the 9th edition of the ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) 02/11/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), 1st November 2021. Wrestlers from ten Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (... |
| 25.10.2021 | The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA)'s Advocacy and Sensitization work-shop for Ghana Competition Stakeholders on the ECOWAS Regional Competition Frame-work | The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA)'s Advocacy and Sensitization work-shop for Ghana Competition Stakeholders on the ECOWAS Regional Competition Frame-work 25/10/2021Harouna MAYAKI
East Legon, Ghana, 22 October 2021: With the c... |
| 23.10.2021 | The 27th edition of FESPACO: event receives a boost with the four special ECOWAS awards | The 27th edition of FESPACO: event receives a boost with the four special ECOWAS awards 23/10/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Ahead of Saturday 23 October 'Etalon de Yennega' award ceremony of the Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou ... |
| 17.10.2021 | ECOWAS Deploys 55 Observers to the Presidential Election in Cabo Verde | ECOWAS Deploys 55 Observers to the Presidential Election in Cabo Verde 17/10/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Praia, October 16, 2021.The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed fifty five observers for the ECOWAS Election Observa... |
| 14.10.2021 | 3rd meeting of the Consultative Competition Committee (CCC) of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA): to make operational the specialised agency | 3rd meeting of the Consultative Competition Committee (CCC) of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA): to make operational the specialised agency 14/10/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire), 12 October 2021. The 3rd meeting o... |
| 10.10.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Experts from ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions and Member States meet at ACCRA as part of the programming of the new European Union (EU) cooperation instr... | Experts from ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions and Member States meet at ACCRA as part of the programming of the new European Union (EU) cooperation instrument 10/10/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Oct. 7, 2021, Accra, Ghana
The objective of this workshop wh... |
| 30.09.2021 | ECOWAS, Diplomatic Corps Strategize on Peace and Security in West Africa | ECOWAS, Diplomatic Corps Strategize on Peace and Security in West Africa 30/09/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, September 2, 2021. The Department of Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) of the ECOWAS Commission, held a strategic me... |
| 16.09.2021 | ECOWAS Launches the National Early Warning and Response Me-chanism Coordinating Center in Sierra Leone | ECOWAS Launches the National Early Warning and Response Me-chanism Coordinating Center in Sierra Leone 16/09/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Freetown, September 13, 2021. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Vice President of Sierra Leone in his ke... |
| 15.09.2021 | ECOWAS Leaders to meet in Accra on the Political Situation in Guinea | ECOWAS Leaders to meet in Accra on the Political Situation in Guinea 15/09/2021Harouna MAYAKI
ECOWAS Leaders to meet in Accra on the Political Situation in Guinea
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Chairman of the Authority of He... |
| 15.09.2021 | ECOWAS launches the 2018-2019 west african epidemiology network on drug use (WENDU) regional report | ECOWAS launches the 2018-2019 west african epidemiology network on drug use (WENDU) regional report 15/09/2021Harouna MAYAKI
ECOWAS launches the 2018-2019 west african epidemiology network on drug use (WENDU) regional report
Abuja,September... |
| 20.08.2021 | Capacity Building Workshop On Eco-Icbt In Collaboration With The Traffic Light System Program within the framework of the (PARCI /ITRSP) | Capacity Building Workshop On Eco-Icbt In Collaboration With The Traffic Light System Program within the framework of the (PARCI /ITRSP) 20/08/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Accra, Ghana, July 30, 2021. ECOWAS Commission, through the Trade Directorate,... |
| 16.08.2021 | ECOWAS in Collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD Trains Border Officials Towards the Operationalization of Ekok/Mfum Joint Border Post between the Republic of Cameroon and Federal Republic of Nigeria. | ECOWAS in Collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD Trains Border Officials Towards the Operationalization of Ekok/Mfum Joint Border Post between the Republic of Cameroon and Federal Republic of Nigeria. 16/08/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, August ... |
| 04.08.2021 | ECOWAS organises workshop to consolidate Youth contribution towards conflict prevention and building peace in West Africa | ECOWAS organises workshop to consolidate Youth contribution towards conflict prevention and building peace in West Africa 04/08/2021Harouna MAYAKI
30 July 2021, Abuja- In an effort to increase meaningful participation of youth in governance... |
| 22.07.2021 | ECOWAS ORGANIZES SEMINAR TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TAX TRANSITION IN WEST AFRICA | ECOWAS ORGANIZES SEMINAR TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TAX TRANSITION IN WEST AFRICA 22/07/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja,July 15-16, 2021 - The ECOWAS Commission through the West African Tax Transition Support Programme (PATF) has organize... |
| 15.07.2021 | ECOWAS, Civil Society Meet on Strengthening Regional Capacities for Conflict Prevention in West Africa and the Sahel | ECOWAS, Civil Society Meet on Strengthening Regional Capacities for Conflict Prevention in West Africa and the Sahel 15/07/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, July 13, 2021. Focal Persons of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF) be... |
| 15.07.2021 | ECOWAS launches its Regional Trade Promotion Organization Network | ECOWAS launches its Regional Trade Promotion Organization Network 15/07/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, July 15, 2021. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the International Trade Centre (ITC), offi... |
| 18.06.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Eighty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers closes in Accra | Eighty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers closes in Accra 18/06/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Eighty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers closes in Accra
The Eighty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the Council of M... |
| 18.06.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Fifty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to hold in Accra | Fifty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to hold in Accra 18/06/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Fifty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to hold in Accra
The Fifty... |
| 15.06.2021 | Forty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial Level to hold in Accra | Forty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial Level to hold in Accra 14/06/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Forty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial Level ... |
| 12.06.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Twenty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee Closes in Accra | Twenty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee Closes in Accra 12/06/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Twenty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee Closes in Accra
The Twenty-Ninth Ordi... |
| 18.05.2021 | ECOWAS: Sierra Leone and Liberia identifies land for the Construction of a Joint Border Post to facilitate cross-border trade and the free movement of persons and goods along the Dakar-Abidjan Corrido... | ECOWAS: Sierra Leone and Liberia identifies land for the Construction of a Joint Border Post to facilitate cross-border trade and the free movement of persons and goods along the Dakar-Abidjan Corridor 18/05/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeri... |
| 01.05.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Commission's Roundtable on Health, Peace and Security Reviews Response Mechanism and COVID-19 Preventive Measures | ECOWAS Commission's Roundtable on Health, Peace and Security Reviews Response Mechanism and COVID-19 Preventive Measures 01/05/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, April 30, 2021. The maiden Roundtable on Health, Peace and security by the ECO... |
| 24.04.2021 | ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States : Commission's Women, Peace and Security Guidelines Unveiled for Continuous Gender Mainstreaming of Peace and Security Operations | ECOWAS Commission's Women, Peace and Security Guidelines Unveiled for Continuous Gender Mainstreaming of Peace and Security Operations 24/04/2021Harouna MAYAKI
Abuja, Nigeria, April 23, 2021. The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Guidelines o... |
| 21.04.2021 | ECOWAS Commission Launches Guidelines on Women, Peace and Security | ECOWAS Commission Launches Guidelines on Women, Peace and Security 21/04/2021Harouna MAYAKI
In collaboration with its partner, Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Commission w... |
| 06.11.2019 | Senegal’s NIMA Codes to launch address app in 15 African countries | Senegalese startup NIMA Codes — a digital mapping service for locations without formal addresses — has upgraded its app and plans to go live in 15 African countries in 2020.
The pre-seed stage startup launched in 2018 around an API that use... |
| 22.05.2019 | Regional Organizations’ Application of R2P: The ECOWAS Military Intervention Into the Gambia | African regional bodies, are increasingly taking a larger role in promotion of peace and security in their respective regions. This is in stark contrast to previous years, when the main concern of these bodies was economic. Take, for exampl... |
| 28.02.2017 | Jobs Weekly: 6 tech job vacancies you may find interesting | Share this article:
We have rounded up some available tech job openings this week. Check out some tech companies recruiting this week and other organisations looking to employ techies. Apply for any of these roles if you are interested. Dat... |
| 16.04.2013 | Sweden Grants ECOWAS $6.7m For Climate Adaptation | Sweden is to provide $6.7 million grant over four years to support West Africa’s programme to reduce the region’s vulnerability to climate change.
The support comes under an agreement signed on April 9, 2013 between the Swedish government a... |
| 20.11.2009 | Sierra Leone Presents Country's Potential To International Investors | The Government of Sierra Leone marked eight years of widely under-appreciated political and economic progress at an event in London on Wednesday the 18th of November that showcased the country’s many opportunities for investment.
The Sierra... |
| - | Gambia: UN chief ‘dismayed’ at military takeover of electoral commission | African Business
December 13th 2016 •
Africa •
Finance & Services
Expressing dismay at the takeover of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) premises by the military in Gambia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on... |
| - | President Jammeh must hand over power | African Business
December 20th 2016 •
Africa •
Finance & Services
FIDH and member organisations of the #MyVoteMustCount coalition call on Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, who has been in power for 22 years, to hand over power to Presiden... |
| - | CFA franc’s fall against dollar poses problems for Africa’s franc zone | Charles Dietz
July 25th 2022 •
Africa, Central Africa, West Africa •
Finance & Services, Trade & Investment
The recent fall of the CFA franc against the dollar poses threats of inflation but also opens up export possibilities for th... |
| - | The Gambia votes for a new National Assembly | Gambians have gone to the polls to vote for a new National Assembly in an election set to consolidate a young democracy.
Polls opened at 8am (08:00 GMT) and will close at 5pm (17:00 GMT) for the election of 53 legislators for a five-year te... |
