Ecowas news

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is a regional economic union of 15 West African countries. Here are some recent news updates from ECOWAS:

Recent News

  1. ECOWAS Summit: The 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government was held on December 21, 2022, in Abuja, Nigeria. The summit focused on issues such as regional integration, economic development, and security.
  2. Côte d'Ivoire assumes ECOWAS Chairmanship: Côte d'Ivoire took over the chairmanship of ECOWAS from Nigeria on January 1, 2023. The country's President, Alassane Ouattara, pledged to prioritize regional integration and economic development during his tenure.
  3. ECOWAS launches new regional trade agreement: The ECOWAS Commission launched the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) on January 10, 2023. The scheme aims to promote intra-regional trade and economic integration among member states.
  4. ECOWAS and EU sign new partnership agreement: The ECOWAS Commission and the European Union (EU) signed a new partnership agreement on January 17, 2023. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two regions in areas such as trade, investment, and sustainable development.
  5. ECOWAS and China sign cooperation agreement: The ECOWAS Commission and the Chinese government signed a cooperation agreement on January 20, 2023. The agreement aims to promote cooperation between the two regions in areas such as infrastructure development, trade, and investment.

Upcoming Events

  1. ECOWAS Ministerial Conference: The 34th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers is scheduled to take place on February 27-28, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria.
  2. ECOWAS Summit: The 60th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is scheduled to take place on June 30-July 1, 2023, in Accra, Ghana.

Recent Developments

  1. ECOWAS launches new regional electricity market: The ECOWAS Commission launched a new regional electricity market on December 15, 2022. The market aims to promote the free movement of electricity within the region and improve energy security.
  2. ECOWAS and the African Union sign cooperation agreement: The ECOWAS Commission and the African Union (AU) signed a cooperation agreement on December 20, 2022. The agreement aims to promote cooperation between the two organizations in areas such as regional integration, economic development, and peace and security.

These are just a few of the recent news updates from ECOWAS. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments from the region, I recommend following reputable news sources or the official ECOWAS website.