Ecowas latest news

Here are some of the latest news from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS):

Recent Developments:

  1. ECOWAS Summit: The 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government was held on December 21-22, 2022, in Accra, Ghana. The summit focused on issues such as regional integration, economic development, and security.
  2. Côte d'Ivoire's Presidency: Côte d'Ivoire took over the rotating presidency of ECOWAS from Ghana on January 1, 2023. The country's President, Alassane Ouattara, will chair the regional organization for the next six months.
  3. ECOWAS-UEMOA Merger: The ECOWAS Commission and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) have agreed to merge their institutions to create a single economic and monetary union. The merger is expected to enhance regional integration and economic development.
  4. Regional Trade: ECOWAS has launched a new regional trade agreement, the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS), to promote intra-regional trade and economic integration. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade among member states.
  5. Security: ECOWAS has deployed a peacekeeping mission to the Gambia to support the country's transition to democracy. The mission, known as ECOMIG, was established in 2017 to stabilize the country after a political crisis.

Upcoming Events:

  1. ECOWAS Parliament: The 4th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament will be held from March 13-17, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The session will focus on issues such as regional integration, economic development, and security.
  2. ECOWAS Summit: The 60th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is scheduled to take place in June 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire. The summit will focus on issues such as regional integration, economic development, and security.

Recent Decisions:

  1. Sanctions: ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in the region, including politicians and businesspeople, for violating regional laws and regulations.
  2. Agricultural Development: ECOWAS has launched a new agricultural development program to promote food security and agricultural growth in the region.
  3. Energy Development: ECOWAS has launched a new energy development program to promote energy access and sustainable energy development in the region.

These are just a few of the latest news and developments from ECOWAS. If you're looking for more information, I can try to provide you with additional resources or updates.