Tag: ECOWAS

ECOWAS defence chiefs meet in Abuja to address regional security threats and counterterrorism efforts.

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Meet in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — Defence chiefs from the Economic Community of West African…

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Ms. Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of ECOWAS, meets with the German Embassy delegation to discuss strengthening cooperation through GIZ programs in Abuja, Nigeria, on February 27, 2025.

ECOWAS Strengthens Ties with Germany Through GIZ Programs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is working to deepen…

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Dr. Omar Touray and President Mahama during their meeting at Jubilee House to discuss ECOWAS' future.

ECOWAS Future Discussed by Touray and Mahama

The future of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was…

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Runners unite at the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja Marathon, celebrating 50 years of regional integration, youth empowerment, and gender equality.

ECOWAS Abuja Marathon Promotes Unity and Inclusion

The 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon brought together elite athletes, dignitaries, and…

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ECOWAS finance ministers and central bank governors meet in Abuja to advance plans for the ECO, a single currency aimed at strengthening regional integration.

ECOWAS Ministers Push for Single Currency

West African finance ministers and central bank governors convened in Abuja on…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu addresses ECOWAS leaders in Lagos, calling for stronger regional integration and economic cooperation.

Sanwo-Olu Calls for Stronger ECOWAS Integration

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged ECOWAS member states to deepen…

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The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, on Friday, February 21, 2025, addressed the G20 Ministerial Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ECOWAS President at G20 Conference in Johannesburg

H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, spoke at…

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Hidayet Bayraktar meets with ECOWAS President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray in Abuja as he concludes his diplomatic mission, reaffirming Turkey’s commitment to regional cooperation and security.

Turkish Ambassador Bids Farewell to ECOWAS President

ABUJA – The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Hidayet Bayraktar, met…

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ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray meets with India's Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Vartika Rawat in Abuja to discuss trade, security, and regional cooperation.

ECOWAS-India Deepen Ties

Abuja, Nigeria – February 7, 2025 – The Economic Community of West…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of Germany, Frank–Walter Steinmeier. Photo: X/@DOlusegun

Tinubu Pledges Diplomacy for Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso’s Return to ECOWAS

Abuja, Nigeria - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier…

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Participants at the ECOWAS and GIZ meeting in Praia, Cabo Verde, discussing the implementation of SIGMAT to enhance trade within West Africa.

ECOWAS, GIZ Discuss SIGMAT to Boost Regional Trade

A regional meeting focused on the implementation of SIGMAT, a system designed…

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ECOWAS experts, engineers, and regional representatives convene to finalize a $6.8B investment plan for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor.

$6.8B Investment Potential Unveiled for Abidjan-Lagos Corridor

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – November 11, 2024: A workshop on the Spatial…

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