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ECOWAS begins main planning conference for its Command Post Exercise- JIGUI IV
Abuja, 24th September 2018Â Â . The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its bid to test the capacity of its Standby Force (ESF) to conduct strategic and operational level planning for multidimensional Peace Support Operations (PSO) in the region … Continue reading
ECOWAS adopts design scheme for the development of a new Headquarters complex for the Commission
Abuja, 22nd September 2018. Ministers for Infrastructure, Works and Housing form Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted a design scheme for the development of a new Headquarters complex for the Commission that will … Continue reading
ECOWAS forum urges modernisation of hydromet and disaster risk management services
Abidjan, 21 September 2018. Representatives of ECOWAS Member States’ institutions, in conjunction with disaster and climate resilience building stakeholders, have urged for a modernization of hydromet and disaster risk management services in West Africa. The meteorology, hydrology and Disaster … Continue reading
ECOWAS Commission calls for energised regional leadership on meteorological, hydrological and climate services
Abidjan, 19th September 2018. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for an energised leadership that can strengthen meteorological, hydrological and climate services to meet the aspiration of the over 300 million people of … Continue reading
ECOWAS calls for increased coordination to address security and developmental challenges in Sahel region
Abuja, 18th September 2018. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) along with regional and international organizations have reiterated their commitment to addressing challenges such as terrorism, climate change, poverty, food insecurity and illicit trafficking in … Continue reading
ECOWAS meeting of experts of regional organisations on the Sahel opens in Abuja
Abuja 17th September 2018. The Meeting of experts of the regional organisations on the Sahel being convened by the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) opened in Abuja, Nigeria on the 17th of September 2018. Organised … Continue reading
ECOWAS, Interpol to conduct training on uniform standards for crime statistics usage
Abuja, 14th September 2018. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) are to conduct training of National Focal Points on uniform standards for gathering, reporting and sharing of crime statistics. … Continue reading