Preparations are in full swing for the September 2025 launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), the highest decision-making body for the private sector within the regional bloc. The 21-member council, established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers through Regulation C/REG.9/6/21, is expected to play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, boosting investment, and…
The 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference closed in Banjul on Friday with the election of a new Chairperson of the Executive Committee and the adoption of bold resolutions to advance democratic governance, economic resilience and climate action across Africa. At the Annual General Meeting, Rt. Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the…
Dr Christopher Kalila, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, has urged African nations to take a stronger role in global governance. Dr Kalila made this call during the 54th Annual CPA Africa Conference held in Banjul, The Gambia, on today, 13 August 2025. Speaking on the theme of African unity, democratic resilience…
His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, is currently in Awaza, Turkmenistan, where he is representing The Gambia at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) from 5-8 August 2025. The high-level conference, held under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnership”, brings together leaders, experts, and…
The Israeli occupation has killed or injured at least 5,844 Palestinians in just one week, between July 29 and August 4, 2025, according to the OIC Media Observatory. The observatory recorded 1,019 Palestinians killed–685 in Gaza and 6 in the West Bank. There were also 4,825 recorded injuries. These figures bring the total number of…
The ECOWAS Commission has taken a major step towards strengthening private sector representation in West Africa with a preparatory meeting held on July 29, 2025, in Abuja for the official launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The meeting, organised by the Commission’s Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, brought together key directors and representatives…
Over 1,000 victims of human trafficking across West Africa have received direct support through a joint initiative between the ECOWAS Commission and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2025, ECOWAS emphasized its commitment to fighting trafficking with the theme: “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime –…
In a bid to improve access to climate finance and strengthen resilience in the agricultural sector, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting a three-day capacity-building workshop in Dakar, Senegal, from July 29 to 31. The workshop brings together government experts, regional stakeholders, and organizations to enhance their ability to access international…
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is actively participating in the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue, currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France, the three-day summit aims to reinforce global commitment to the two-state solution and push…
ECOWAS Prepares to Recognize Its Citizen Journalists with Inaugural Journalist Excellence Award Ceremony Scheduled to Take Place in Banjul, The Gambia The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently announced a landmark initiative, launching its first-ever Journalist Excellence Award. This significant move formalizes ECOWAS’s commitment to recognizing media professionals not just as observers, but…
