On 26 and 27 November 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a national youth forum in Dakar under the theme: ‘Engaging ECOWAS for a new vision on youth’. This major event, chaired by the Senegalese Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture, Mrs Khady Diène Gaye, alongside Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, aims to strengthen inclusive dialogue, define strategic […]

 Abidjan, November 26, 2024 – The city of Abidjan hosted the Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa workshop, organized by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and energy Efficiency (ECREEE) with the support of the European Union and The Enterprise Agency of the Netherlands (RVO) through their partnership “Energizing Development” endev, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to discuss and advance clean cooking initiatives. The workshop […]

 The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) through its Directorate of Communication, is organising a training programme for Communication Officers from ECOWAS institutions and agencies. The training is being held from November 26 to 28, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria and it is part of ECOWAS’ commitment to improve communication and deliver credible and timely information on its achievements and activities to citizens and partners. Supported […]

 HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, on his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the brotherly Mauritanian people. HM the King took this opportunity to recall the depth and solidity of the […]

 The 2024 Broadband Development Congress: Cape Town, hosted by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) (www.WorldBroadbandAssociation.com) during Africa Tech Festival 2024, brought together global industry leaders and stakeholders from the operator, technology, ministerial, and banking sectors to address the critical challenges and opportunities in expanding broadband access across Africa. In addition to showcasing broadband adoption success stories, a highlight was the launch of a whitepaper, The Role of AI in Fixed […]

 Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita and Prime Minister of Grenada, Mr. Dickon Mitchell expressed their countries' determination to bolster bilateral cooperation, highlighting investment opportunities offered by both countries. In a joint statement adopted following their talks on Thursday in Rabat, Mr. Bourita and Mr. Mitchell expressed their “willingness to bolster and enshrine bilateral cooperation”, notably through the exchange of experience and expertise in […]

 The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have supported the development of relevant laws and policies aimed at curbing the vice in Uganda. This year’s campaign which commenced on Monday, 25 November 2024 is based on the theme, ‘Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: Unite to end violence against women and girls’. According to the State Minister for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, […]

 His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Morissanda Kouyaté, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Guineans Living Abroad of the Republic of Guinea, in the capital Conakry, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and […]

 On Thursday November 28, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, met with Lee Walls, Global Head of m-mama, to discuss the establishment of an emergency referral system for mothers and newborns.  This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensuring that every mother and child can reach healthcare facilities without delays.  m-mama, an innovative community-based transport solution, has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing maternal and neonatal […]