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…
President Adama Barrow on Thursday received President Julius Maada Bio, who is the newly elected Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, on his official visit to Banjul. The visit came at a pivotal time for the sub-region, as ECOWAS faces complex and pressing challenges ranging from peace and security to…
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 –…
The Ghanaian military group known as GHANCOY 9, part of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), made a generous donation to the Farafenni Senior Secondary School on Thursday 31 July 2025. The initiative is part of their effort to help the local community through civil-military cooperation activities. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Ronne Yaw Agbemafle,…
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…
Gambian journalist Sankulleh Janko has been awarded Best Radio Broadcaster at the inaugural ECOWAS Excellence Awards for Journalists, held in Banjul on Friday. Janko was recognised for his outstanding contributions to radio journalism, making him the first and only Gambian to receive an award at the regional event, which honoured twelve journalists from across West…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step towards reshaping its public engagement by convening a four-day strategic communication retreat in Banjul, The Gambia, aimed at transforming its approach to visibility, branding, and citizen engagement. Held from July 22 to 25, 2025, the retreat brought together communication officers from the…
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…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed a groundbreaking training policy aimed at transforming its Standby Force into a fully operational mechanism for peace support operations and regional security. This milestone was achieved during a two-day high-level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting held from 16 to 17 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. Organised…
