Press Releases
ECOWAS court to hear 45 cases in the first quarter of 2016
Forty five cases from 10 Member States have been scheduled for the first quarter of 2016 by the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS between February and April 2016, according to the records provided by the Registry Department of the Court. … Continue reading
West Africa- EU prepare for final signatures towards implimentation of the EPA
 West Africa and the European Union (EU) are gearing up for the finalisation of the signatures for the onward commencement of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). To this end, the Regional Preparatory Task Force (RPTF) and the Joint implementation … Continue reading
The ECOWAS Commission’s condemnation of the twin terrorist attacks in Kidal and Tombouctou
The ECOWAS Commission strongly condemns the twin terrorist attacks perpetrated today against the MINUSMA camp in Kidal and the Malian Armed Forces in the Tombouctou region, resulting in the killing and injuring of several peacekeepers belonging to the UN Mission, … Continue reading
Germany pledges continuous support for ECOWAS programmes
 (fore more pics click on the link here) The Federal Republic of Germany has pledged continuous support for the various programmes and projects of ECOWAS, towards attaining the integration goals of the West African region. The pledge resounded reassuringly … Continue reading
The Head of State, H.E Macky Sall has been appointed a member of the High-Level Delegation to travel to Bujumbura (Burundi)
This decision follows the Twenty-sixth regular session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the African Union held in Addis Ababa on 30th and 31st January 2016. Announced by the Chairman of the African Union, HE Mr. … Continue reading
ECOWAS reignites cooperation with Germany as president Gauck visits
Website of the German Missions in Nigeria Follow the event here A major boost is expected to be given to ECOWAS-Germany cooperation when the president of the Federal Republic of Germany Mr. Joachim Gauck visits the ECOWAS Commission on … Continue reading
ECOWAS intensifies efforts towards improved postal services
                                                                 Abuja-Nigeria,   29th January, 2016  ECOWAS intensifies efforts towards improved postal services In its efforts to improve postal services across the region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is working with experts and other stakeholders to develop a … Continue reading