Press Releases
Senegal, Niger, Nigeria and Gambia rake trophies at 8th ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Tournament In Dakar
Dakar 18 May 2017. Senegal’s traditional wrestling team beat its counterparts from Niger, Nigeria and The Gambia to the second, third and fourth places respectively at the 8th ECOWAS traditional wrestling tournament which ended in Dakar, Senegal on the night … Continue reading
ECOWAS, United Kingdom Royal College of Defence Studies collaborate on Regional Peace and Security
Abuja, 17 May 2017. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosted a delegation from the world renowned United Kingdom Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS). The RCDS delegation was at the ECOWAS Commission in order to have a … Continue reading
ECOWAS Reiterates Commitment to Economic Integration through intra-regional trade
Abuja, 17 May 2017. The ECOWAS President, His Excellency Marcel De Souza has assured the ECOWAS Task Force on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) of the Commission’s utmost commitment to achieve economic integration within the region by improving inter-regional … Continue reading
ECOWAS, WASCAL Move to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change in West Africa
 Abuja, 15 May 2017. ECOWAS and the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) have renewed their commitment to combat climate change and mitigate its effects in the region by implementing the Memorandum of … Continue reading
ECOWAS introduces innovations at the 2017 wrestling tournament
Dakar, 12 May 2017. A number of innovations have been introduced to the ECOWAS wrestling tournament in order to advance the course of integration and human development in the region. These innovations include doping awareness campaign, mainstreaming intellectual contributions and … Continue reading
H.E. Jorge SANTOS, President, Cape Verde Parliament pays President, ECOWAS Commission courtesy visit in Abuja, 10 May 2017
New appointments at the ECOWAS Commission
Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2017. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H. E. Marcel de Souza has appointed Mr. Stephen Nartey, Commissioner General Administration and Conference to oversee the Department of Finance in Acting capacity with effect from 9th May, … Continue reading