In May this year the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will roll out the drums to celebrate a landmark 50 years of being an enduring regional ...

As the Economic Community of West African States marks its 50th anniversary, GIFT HABIB reflects on its journey from an economic union to a regional powerhouse, navigating both triumphs and trials in ...

The departures were the first of its kind in the bloc's 50-year history's and analysts warn that a weaker ECOWAS could further undermine the increasingly fragile region. What is ECOWAS and what ...

“ECOWAS is more than a coalition of states. It is a community established for the good of our peoples, based on shared history, culture, and tradition. “Neither my generation, nor present or ...

The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional energy data integration with the third annual workshop on the ECOWAS Energy Information System.

“For the first time in history, we welcome female athletes to this prestigious tournament, breaking barriers and setting a precedent for gender inclusivity in traditional sports. This is a defining ...

ECOWAS has promised to present a full report ... further raising concerns about regional stability in Guinea-Bissau, a country with a history of military coups since gaining independence in ...

The dispute has heightened tensions in the country, which has a history of military coups. Embalo, who led ECOWAS between mid-2022 and mid-2023, announced on February 23 that presidential and ...

The Director of the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre ... “This will be the best-organised tournament in the competition’s history, so I encourage everyone to come and experience ...

Senator Jibrin Barau, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, has reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to a single currency and regional integration despite challenges, including the recent ...