The Economic Community of West African States has officially launched its 2026 recruitment exercise, calling on qualified citizens from member countries, including Nigeria, to apply […]
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ECOWAS Court Unveils New Plan to Strengthen Justice Across West Africa
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a new roadmap to strengthen the rule of law, improve access to justice, […]
ECOWAS Parliament Urges Stronger Participation in Regional Trade
The ECOWAS Parliament has called for greater participation in regional trade across West Africa, encouraging businesses and citizens to make better use of existing frameworks […]
ECOWAS Moves to Scrap Air Ticket Taxes by 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that all air ticket taxes across member countries will be removed by January 1, 2026, […]
ECOWAS Declares Regional State of Emergency as Political Instability Deepens
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially declared a state of emergency across the region, citing rising political instability, security threats, and […]
IS ECOWAS A SUCCESS AT 50?
By Evans Ufeli Esq The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established on May 28, 1975, with the primary aim of promoting regional […]
ECOWAS Court Dismisses Shatta Wale’s Discrimination Claim Against Ghana
In a significant ruling, the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Lagos has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by Ghanaian musician, Charles Mensah, popularly known […]
ECOWAS Commissioner Blasts High Air Travel Costs, Calls for Reform to Boost Regional Integration
The cost of air transport within the West African sub-region remains the highest globally, according to Mr. Sédiko Douka, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, […]
ECOWAS Finalizes Plans to Relocate Institutions Amid Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Withdrawal
In a significant move, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded plans to relocate its institutions and agencies currently based in Burkina […]
ECOWAS Deploys Technical Mission to Support Guinea’s Transition Back to Constitutional Governance
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed a technical mission to Guinea Conakry, aimed at supporting […]