ECOWAS approves appointment of new officials
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the appointment of new persons to fill its strategic statutory positions and specialised institutions from 2026 to 2030.
ECOWAS Parliament honours former Speaker Tunis
The ECOWAS Parliament has presented an award of recognition to Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, who served as Speaker of the Fifth Legislature from March 2020 to March 2024.
AU, ECOWAS missions, forum denounce coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau
They noted the orderly and peaceful conclusion of the voting process for the presidential and legislative elections and decried the disruption of the process by the military.
ECOWAS Court urges member-states to uphold rule of law
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, has called for stronger cooperation between national courts and the regional court to enhance justice delivery and strengthen the rule of law across West Africa.
ECOWAS charts path for regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment
As West Africa marks 50 years of integration and shared progress, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its leadership in promoting regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment with the official launch of the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition (ECOTIFE). The flagship initiative is featured at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), running from November 7–16 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
Trump’s genocide claim divisive, dangerous for region’s cohesion — ECOWAS
The bloc further appealed to the international community to continue standing with West African nations in their joint efforts against terrorism and violent extremism.
