Military chiefs from the West African subregion are considering establishing an ECOWAS counter-terrorism brigade, amongst others. General Christopher Musa, Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Saturday, March 29, at 6: ...

Christopher Musa, has reassured the readiness and determination of the military to ensure that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is fully secured. Musa, who is the ...

The AfDB and ECOWAS have inked a $12 million agreement to launch the Rice Resilient Value Chains Development Project (REWARD), aimed at enhancing food security in West Africa. Signed in Abuja ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure. The ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) yesterday pledged their commitment to the sustainability of democracy in the sub-region. At their ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed an agreement worth $11.18 million to enhance rice production across the region.

The Economic Community of Africa State (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to fight terrorism and other transborder criminal activities in the subregion. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence ...

Speaking at the 43rd ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, said the activation of this force ...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving tensions between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS). During a ...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains ...

Flags of some member-nations of ECOWAS are seen at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Credit: X/@ecowas_cedeao The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its ...