Press Releases
West African journalists pledge to work with ECOWAS’ peace building instruments for regional stability
Abuja, 28th June 2018. Media professionals from across 15-Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged to work with the available peace building instruments of the Commission while giving visibility to ECOWAS activities in realizing … Continue reading
ECOWAS and Germany reiterate commitment to curb illegal migration in West Africa
Abuja, 27th June 2018. The Vice President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mrs. Finda Koroma reiterated the Commissions’ commitment to cooperating with the German government in order to address the menace of illegal … Continue reading
ECOWAS and Spain strengthens collaboration on migration and development in the region
Abuja, 27th June 2018. The Ambassador of Spain to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Nigeria, Marcelino Cabanas Ansorena reiterated the commitment of the Spanish government to support Member States in harmonizing migration policies and promoting free … Continue reading
ECOWAS Commission tasks journalists to be conflict sensitive reporters
Abuja, 27th June 2018. In order to help consolidate its peace building and conflict resolution processes, the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enjoined journalists in the region to be conflict sensitive reporters. Opening a … Continue reading
Statement by ECOWAS Commission President In the wake of the heavy downpour in Cote d’Ivoire on 18 and 19 June 2018
Statement by ECOWAS Commission President In the wake of the heavy downpour in Cote d’Ivoire on 18 and 19 June 2018 The heavy rains that hit Cote d’Ivoire on 18 and 19 June 2018 resulted in a number of casualties, … Continue reading
ECOWAS Commission holds 3-day Peace building workshop for journalists
Abuja, 22nd June 2018. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a 3-Day Workshop for journalists drawn from the 15-Member States of the Community. The Workshop, holding from the 25th to the 27th of … Continue reading
Why West African Security architecture has to be sensitive to new threats of Terrorism
Abuja, 20th June 2018. Because of the complexities surrounding its operations, terrorism is a threat to all states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Sahel whose decimation requires a holistic approach. Such an approach, according … Continue reading