Senegal has been elected to lead the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the 2026-2030 term, Senegalese authorities announced on […]
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W. A. leaders condemn coups, strengthen regional security measures
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Leaders of the West African sub-regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have condemned recent coup attempts in […]
Share UsECOWAS declares regional state of emergency amid mounting instability
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the region, citing multiple incidents as evidence of a […]
Share UsExplainer: What to know about Benin’s foiled coup attempt?
Benin’s government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country’s economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers […]
Share UsAU, ECOWAS ‘unequivocally condemns’ military coup attempt in Benin
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The African Union (AU) and West Africa’s sub-regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have condemned the attempted […]
Share UsECOWAS holds validation workshop for the draft regional e-government strategy
The meeting brought together senior officials, digital economy experts and representatives from ministries, regulatory bodies, and institutions across all ECOWAS Member States The ECOWAS Commission, […]
Share UsMartin Amidu cautions ECOWAS, African leaders over growing political instability
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Former Ghanaian Special Prosecutor (SP) Mr. Martin A. B. K. Amidu on Friday took a swipe at leaders of the Economic […]
Share UsNigeria urged to champion regional transit guarantee scheme in ECOWAS
Under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme, a single transit bond is issued to secure customs duties, significantly reducing bureaucratic hurdles and facilitating smoother […]
Share UsECOWAS Election Observation Mission observes peaceful, orderly and transparent election day in Bissau
Initial findings reflected confidence in the conduct of the polls and reaffirmed ECOWAS’ sustained commitment to strengthening democratic governance and electoral integrity in Guinea-Bissau The […]
Share UsECOWAS Election Observation Mission intensifies high-level engagements ahead of Guinea-Bissau’s general elections
The Mission is deployed under the authority of ECOWAS Commission President H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray and in accordance with the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy […]
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