The Economic Community Of West Africa States ECOWAS and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), have met to strengthen ongoing cooperation between ECOWAS and UNIDO, ...

IN a few weeks, the Economic Community of West African States, established on 28 May 1975, will turn 50. It was established following the signing of the Treaty of Lagos. It aimed to promote economic ...

The three Sahelian states’ split from ECOWAS is reducing security cooperation at a time when West Africa is battling numerous ...

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and human development at the General Debate of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the United states ...

The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a suit filed by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) against Nigeria over the non-creation of a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone, unlike other zones. The ...

The NGO claimed this omission undermined the country’s geopolitical structure and deprived the region of developmental benefits, including infrastructure, revenue allocations, and employment ...

Athletes congratulate themselves during the 13th Edtion of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) African Wrestling Tournament at the National Stadium in Abuja on March 7, 2025.

WATERTOWN — Upward of $660 million could be lost from school districts nationwide as proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture threaten to slash a program used to purchase food from local ...

Military chiefs from the West African subregion are considering establishing an ECOWAS counter-terrorism brigade, amongst others. General Christopher Musa, Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of ...

Christopher Musa, has reassured the readiness and determination of the military to ensure that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is fully secured. Musa, who is the ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed an agreement worth $11.18 million to enhance rice production across the region.