The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday reaffirmed total commitment to regional security with a pledge to ensure the subregion’s safety and ...

The African Development Bank and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a Protocol of Agreement for a grant of $11.78 million to strengthen regional rice ...

The ongoing 3rd annual workshop on ECOWAS Energy Information System in Lagos, that brought together representatives from ECOWAS member states, ECOWAS specialised energy agencies (WAPP, ECREEE) and ...

Today, ECOWAS’ active support remains critical to stability in The Gambia. In December 2016, then-president Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to accept electoral defeat led to mediation and the threat of ...

The ECOWAS Parliament, a key institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), serves as a forum for dialogue and consultation among West African lawmakers to promote regional ...

Journalists and media professionals from ECOWAS member states with original, impactful and professionally produced content in English, French or Portuguese are encouraged to apply. ECOWAS is pleased ...

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 ...

The remarkable accreditation improves EBID’s ability to finance climate-resilient development across the ECOWAS region, building on its existing sustainability portfolio and green advocacy ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has Thursday inaugurated the second phase of the European Union (EU) funded project “Support to Free Movement of Persons and ...

Following the immediate withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport holders can visit ...

The decision to leave Ecowas was made by the three countries’ military leaders and is now poised to take effect legally. The three countries have created the Alliance of Sahel States (Alliance ...

The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport ... and there is no sign of an impending closure. “The border remains open on both the ...