All posts by Harouna MAYAKI
ECOWAS Chair expresses concerns over the Political Crisis in Guinea Bissau
The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Head of States, H.E. Macky Sall followed with keen interest and expressed deep concerns over current developments that led to the dismissal of the government headed by Prime Minister, Domingos Simoēs PEREIRA by … Continue reading
Recommendation to anchor FODETE within an existing ECOWAS institution
Participants in the validation workshop of the draft final report of the study for the establishment of the Fund for the Development and Financing of the Transport and Energy Sectors (FODETE-ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to set up the Fund … Continue reading
For greater Ivorian women’s participation in the electoral process
The Ivorian Minister of Solidarity, Family, Women and Children, Mrs. Anne Désirée Ouloto, berated women’s low participation in electoral process and political party activities, as well as their position regarding collective consciousness. Speaking on Tuesday 11 August 2015 in Abidjan, … Continue reading
ECOWAS Experts Recommend The Establishment Of National Federations Of West African Public Service Games
Regional sporting experts and relevant ECOWAS resource persons have resolved that the establishment of a National Federation of West African Public Service Games (WAPSGA) has become imperative for the overall health of West African citizens. The resolution was reached at … Continue reading
ECOWAS renews efforts for effective elections in Member States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has renewed its commitment to assist Member States in conducting credible and transparent elections that will lead to political stability and economic development of the individual member states in particular and the … Continue reading
ECOWAS pushes for national federations of public service games
Experts from countries across the West African region have begun the process of facilitating the formation of national federations of public service games.The idea of establishing National Federations for the West African Public Service Games (WAPSGA) is pursuant to the … Continue reading
Identifying appropriate measures for combating drug trafficking in West Africa
Niouma Koivogui, Regional Specialised Officer at Interpol’s Regional Bureau in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, believes West Africa is a region of transit and drug abuse as well as a major cocaine trafficking hub between South America and Europe. In his address … Continue reading