The Forty-Sixth Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial Level of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) opens today, June 15, 2021, at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
Category: Diplomatic
Let’s remain resolute in restoring democratic rule in Mali – Akufo-Addo to ECOWAS leaders
President of the Republic of Ghana and Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the restoration of democratic ruling in Mali is not negotiable, as he urges his colleague West African Heads of State to remain resolute and to bring their perspectives on how same can be […]
Mahama withdraws acceptance as AU Envoy to Somalia
Former President John Dramani Mahama has in a letter to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission withdrawn his acceptance of the continental body’s appointment as its High Representative for Somalia.
ECOWAS Commission Launches Guidelines on Women, Peace and Security
In collaboration with its partner, Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Commission will launch its Guidelines on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on the 23rd of April, 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria.
President Brou to attend an Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Freetown
H. E. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will be attending an Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Session is scheduled to hold from March 29, 2021 to April 2, 2021.
ECOWAS engages youth and women on its vision 2050
ECOWAS Commission has called for more youth and Women participation in its vision 2050, in a two day workshop, held in Abuja, 25th – 26th March, 2050.
ECOWAS, UNOWAS strengthen collaboration on peace, security & good governance in West Africa
The ECOWAS Commission and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) are strengthening their existing collaboration in peace, security and good governance in West Africa.
We’ll miss the selfless leadership of Rawlings – Pan-African Parliament
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has paid a glowing tribute to the First President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, Flt. Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings who passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Mali after recognizing a civilian-led transitional government
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted the sanctions it placed on Mali. This follows the successful installation of a civilian-led transitional government. A communique that announced the decision of the Community Heads of States on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, acknowledged steps being taken towards a return to democratic rule in Mali […]
ECOWAS lauches Response Planning and Country Vulnerability Assessment reports
The ECOWAS Commission has launched the Joint Analysis and Response Planning Compendium and Regional and Country Risk Assessment Reports. This event signifies the successful conclusion of the Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data project (REWARD) which commenced in 2015, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Akufo-Addo commissions and hands over AfCFTA Secretariat to AU Commission
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned and handed over the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area to the African Union (AU) Commission, at a brief ceremony, at the Africa Trade House, on Monday, 17th August 2020. Delivering a speech at the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo stated that Ghana had […]
Ghana, Norway pledge to deepen co-operation ties
The Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Norway have pledged to deepen ties of co-operation that exist between them, after leaders of the two countries, President Akufo-Addo and Prime Minister Erna Solberg, held bilateral talks between them on Monday, 24th February, 2020. At a joint press conference addressed by the two leaders, following President […]