By Paul Ejime AN ECOWAS solidarity and fact-finding Mission has met in Freetown with President Julius Maada Bio over the […]
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President Touray meets Africarice Director-General, promised support for improved rice production in the region
THE President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has expressed his commitment to […]
Addressing regional peace: ECOWAS hosts RECOWA President in Abuja
THE ECOWAS Commission hosted the President of the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa, RECOWA, Most Rev. Alexis Touabli Youlo, […]
ECOWAS Holds 39th Ordinary Meeting of Mediation and Security Council at Ambassadorial Level
THE ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council, MSC, at the Ambassadorial level held its 39th Ordinary meeting on the 23rd of November, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. […]
Ibeanu urges West African EMBs to prioritize post-election lessons to deepen democracy
By Paul Ejime WITH elections increasingly becoming triggers and drivers of political conflicts and instability in West Africa, Okechukwu Ibeanu, […]
ECOWAS Court President calls for urgent action to rescue region’s democracy
THE President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Edward Amoako, has called for an urgent reflection of the […]
ECOWAS President receives delegations from Sightsavers international and coalition for the Sahel
THE President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Sightsavers International, Caroline […]
All set for 2nd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja
ALL is set for the 2023 Second Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in […]
ECOWAS congratulates Liberians on peaceful conduct of elections
THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has congratulated the people of Liberia on the peaceful conduct of the […]
ECOWAS strengthens capacity of Health Analysts of NCCRM
THE Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization, WAHO, have concluded a […]
Experts from member States strengthen their capacity in Energy Information Systems
ENERGY experts from ECOWAS Member States strengthen their capacity in Energy Information System (EIS) during a workshop held in Abidjan, […]
Ex-footballer Weah shows good sportsmanship, concedes electoral victory to Boakai
By Paul Ejime LIBERIA’S President Goerge Weah has conceded victory to his longtime political rival, former vice President Joseph Boakai […]
EU commits 24.4m Euros to fight illicit arms proliferation in W/A – Official
THE European Union (EU), says it earmarked 24.4 million Euros to combat illicit trafficking in Small Arms and Light Weaponds […]
ECOWAS, AU discuss moving towards an Africa Common Market at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo
MASSANDJE Toure-Liste, the Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture of the ECOWAS Commission, and Albert Muchanga, the Commissioner for Economic […]
ECOWAS, Afreximbank, UNECA unveil study on informal Cross-Border trade in West Africa
THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, […]
ECOWAS administration, finance committee concludes 34th meeting in Abuja
THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) successfully concluded its 34th meeting at the […]
Why African countries are unable to effectively address IFFs – ECOWAS
By Anthony Isibor LIMITED understanding of Illicit Financial Flows, IFFs and related risks, inadequacies of legal and regulatory frameworks, limited […]
Africa is losing billions of dollars through Illicit Financial Flows – Edwin Harris
By Anthony Isibor EDWIN Harris, Director-General of the ECOWAS Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering In West Africa, GIABA, Senegal, […]
Harris of GIABA, Maida of NCC, other speakers offer pathways to tackling financial crimes
By Anthony Isibor THE speakers at the Realnews 11th Anniversary Lecture on Tuesday in Lagos have identified the huge economic […]
ECOWAS group, ICPC urge African leaders to step up fight against illicit financial flow
Mr Edwin Harris, the Director-General of the ECOWAS Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering In West Africa (GIABA), Senegal, has […]
Women’s participation in peacebuilding crucial for national security, says NSA
THE National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says women’s partcipation in peacebuilding at the community level is critical to strengthening […]
Welcome address of Maureen Chigbo at #Realnews11thanniversarylecture
By Maureen Chigbo ProtocolYOUR Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and members of my constituency, the Media, permit me to […]
ECOWAS President receives Regional Director, West Africa, Centre for Civilians in Conflict Vianney Bisimwa
THE President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has met with the Regional Director, West Africa, Center for Civilians […]
UK renews partnership with Nigeria, hails Tinubu’s economic reforms – Envoy
THE United Kingdom (UK), said that it had renewed its partnership with the Nigerian Government. The British High Commissioner to […]
Coups: International IDEA, regional envoys lead the way for inclusive governance, constitutional transition in Africa
THE International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), Regional Economic Communities, RECs, special envoys, and other key stakeholders […]
NASME, UNIDO partner to boost West Africa SMEs
THE National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) ITPO in Nigeria, […]
ECOWAS reiterates commitment to ensure well-being stranded migrants
IN a resolute declaration of its unwavering dedication to the welfare of its citizens, ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West […]
Nigerian team finishes 3rd in 2023 ECOWAS Hackathon in Togo
THE second edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon came to an end in Lome. Togo with the Nigerian team, Error, finishing […]
ECOWAS gathers its chiefs of naval staff of staff for a 3rd Sub-Committee meeting
THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, organized the 3rd Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of […]
Liberian Election: ECOWAS calls for calm
By Anthony Isibor FOLLOWING the conclusion of the First faze of the Liberian election, the Economic Community of West African […]
ECOWAS President Omar Alieu Touray launches ROGEAP in Cabo Verde
THE opening ceremony of the 8th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum, ESEF 2023, organised on Thursday 12 October 2023 in Praia, Cabo […]
ECOWAS President concludes official visit to Cabo Verde
THE President of the Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, on Friday, October 13, 2023 returned from his successfully concluded official visit […]
Bad weather, poor infrastructure perennial Threat to smooth elections in Liberia
By Paul Ejime IT might take longer for Liberians to know the official result of their 10 October 2023 elections, […]
Regional experts kick off the Development of Additional Risk Calculation Technique for ECOWARN
ECOWAS experts met in Abidjan from 3 to 5 October 2023 to support the ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate in the […]
Joint Statement by ECOWAS, United Nations on the electoral process in Liberia
THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and the United Nations, UN, are closely following the progress towards Liberia’s […]
Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Observation Mission, Prof. Attahiru Jega meet with stakeholders
ON October 3, 2023, Prof. Attahiru Jega met with Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations […]