Ecowas news today

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

Latest News

  1. ECOWAS Summit: The 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government took place on December 16-17, 2022, in Accra, Ghana. The summit focused on regional integration, economic development, and security.
  2. Mali Crisis: ECOWAS has imposed economic sanctions on Mali, including a trade embargo and travel restrictions, in response to the country's failure to hold democratic elections and restore constitutional order.
  3. Guinea-Bissau Elections: ECOWAS has deployed a team of observers to monitor the presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau, which took place on December 18, 2022.
  4. ECOWAS-UEMOA Meeting: The ECOWAS Commission and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) held a meeting on December 14, 2022, to discuss regional economic integration and cooperation.
  5. Agricultural Development: ECOWAS has launched a new initiative to promote agricultural development in the region, with a focus on increasing food security and improving the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.

Recent Press Releases

  1. ECOWAS Condemns Attack on Nigerian Soldiers: ECOWAS has condemned the attack on Nigerian soldiers in the town of Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria, and called for an immediate end to violence in the region.
  2. ECOWAS Supports Sierra Leone's COVID-19 Response: ECOWAS has provided financial support to Sierra Leone to help the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. ECOWAS-UNDP Partnership: ECOWAS and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a partnership agreement to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in the region.

Upcoming Events

  1. ECOWAS-UEMOA Summit: The ECOWAS-UEMOA Summit is scheduled to take place on January 25-26, 2023, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
  2. ECOWAS-African Union Summit: The ECOWAS-African Union Summit is scheduled to take place on February 6-7, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest information, I recommend visiting the official ECOWAS website or other reputable sources.