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Economic Community of West African States.
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Niger and Burkina Faso announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS and submit requests to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Burkina Faso hosts a meeting for the Sahel Confederation, forming a bloc outside ECOWAS.Some support1 report
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INEC manages presidential elections in Nigeria, while ECOWAS leads an observation mission.Some support1 report
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Aliko Dangote chairs the new ECOWAS Business Council, which advises the bloc's heads of state, with Liberia sending a representative.Some support1 report
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An ECOWAS meeting was held in Freetown, attended by the IOM Chief of Mission for ECOWAS.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS negotiators from member states, including Ghana, are participating in the upcoming COP31 climate talks in Antalya.Some support2 reports
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The Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States citing disagreements.Some support4 reports
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Guinea reaches a timeline agreement regarding its return to democracy following a presidential election victory.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Birame Diop has been elected as the new Commission President of ECOWAS.Some support4 reports
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A new livestock market was established in Jigawa State, Nigeria, near the Niger border, facing diplomatic issues with ECOWAS.Some support1 report
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Tinubu and Shettima inaugurated a new headquarters in Abuja, advocating for regional integration and economic transformation.Well supported23 reports3 developments inside
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ECOWAS is addressing health threats in the sub-region of West Africa.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Discussions were held regarding a sea link between Praia and Dakar, coinciding with Bassirou Diomaye Faye being elected chair of the ECOWAS Authority.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS fact-finding mission led by Victor Bockarie Foh arrived in Abuja while Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda confirmed his role as APC National Chairman.Some support1 report
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Victor Bockarie Foh led a fact-finding mission for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Nigeria.Some support4 reports
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ECOWAS and Liberia are collaborating on border post functions and infrastructure handover to advance regional integration efforts.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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An ECOWAS project is linking Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia as part of regional integration efforts.Some support1 report
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An ECOWAS mission visited the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters.Some support3 reports
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A court in Lomé addressed Togo's justice minister, with Ousmane Diallo acting as chief registrar.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS facilitated family settlement during the ongoing crisis in Liberia.Some support1 report
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Hussein Gadain represented the FAO in a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Some support1 report
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ECOWAS deployed a mission involving Sierra Leone and Ghanaian experts ahead of Nigeria's elections.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ECOWAS Commission launched Guinea’s National Platform, noting Sierra Leone's status as an ECOWAS member state.Some support1 report
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Russia is strengthening cooperation with the African Union, SADC, and ECOWAS through high-level summits.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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David Mark urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the concerns of ADC.Some support3 reports
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WAHO finalized regional accreditation criteria for ECOWAS on October 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS deployed a mission to promote peace and stability, while Fernando Dias da Costa challenged the regional body's legitimacy claims.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Cheikh Niang led a diplomatic mission to Guinea-Bissau, mandated by the Economic Community of West African States.Some support1 report
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported regional peace and security agenda during an ECOWAS exhibition in Lagos.Some support4 reports
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A parliamentary seminar involving the Economic Community of West African States was held in Port Harcourt.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS participated in an EU Community of Practice on October 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS urged respect for Venezuela's sovereignty in January 2026.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS leadership met in Lagos, Nigeria, with Birame Diop representing the body.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Dangote Group hosted an ECOWAS meeting in Lagos, where the bloc sought IFC funding for various projects.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS is seeking integration across West Africa and issued training in Monrovia.Some support1 report
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US Fed tightening is causing currency depreciation in member states of the Economic Community of West African States.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS lost three members to AES, and governments are now negotiating shared border delimitation.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is seeking a new operational framework with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Ibrahim Traore leading the talks as AES president.Some support5 reports5 developments inside
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Cheikh Niang led an ECOWAS delegation as chair, following the Alliance of Sahel States' departure from the organization in January 2025.Some support4 reports
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Musa reviewed security cooperation with the EU, while ECOWAS held meetings and the EU pledged €20m in defense support to Nigeria.Some support5 reports
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Sanwo-Olu urged ECOWAS member states to recommit to integration, highlighting Lagos's role as a West African economic hub.Some support1 report
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Senegal and ECOWAS discussed strengthening trade and investment ties while Senegal chairs the body.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ECOWAS Commission partnered with UN Women, while Senegal continues to chair the ECOWAS Authority.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS held high-level discussions in Paris involving Commission President Birame Diop and Mathias Cormann.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Julius Maada Bio lectured at the Geneva Graduate Institute during a trip to Geneva.Some support1 report
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The National Commission for Civic Education collaborated with the Economic Community of West African States on a dialogue.Some support2 reports
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Souza chaired the ECOWAS Commission, and the organization maintains an office in Benin at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS held training in Monrovia, Liberia, funding a statistical project that included leaders from Mauritania.Some support1 report
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Nigeria and ECOWAS held talks and pledged coordination through the United Nations.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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A partnership promotes sustainable development and food security in the Sahel, supporting IFDC's Soil Values program.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Niger is undergoing a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations, while also being part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Some support1 report
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ECOWAS held a donation ceremony in Benin on September 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ghana contributes to regional stability efforts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ghana participates in the ECOWAS Community Parliament, with Alexander Afenyo-Markin serving as Deputy Speaker.Some support1 report
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A Parliamentary Seminar was held in Accra focusing on displacement warnings and projections for West and Central Africa.Some support2 reports
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Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.Well supported16 reports2 developments inside
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana presented findings regarding climate funding needs at a session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Some support1 report
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Plans are moving forward for a single currency, but the inclusion of members is being questioned.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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ECOWAS and France discussed terrorism challenges, with Niger and Mali participating in the regional bloc.Some support1 report
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Nigerian Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu communicates policy and maintains strong relations with ECOWAS.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Economic Community of West African States
Events traced to Economic Community of West African States, step by step, newest first- How could the strong El Nino event threatening cocoa production affect Economic Community of West African States?Ivory Coast's cocoa production may strain regional trade within ECOWASPossible
- How could El Niño's supply chain disruptions affect the Economic Community of West African States?Regional supply chain disruptions may challenge ECOWAS's trade stability and integration goalsPossible
- How could Cape Verde's stable democratic model affect Economic Community of West African States?Cape Verde's democratic model may influence ECOWAS governance standardsPossible
- How could discussions on continental connectivity affect the Economic Community of West African States?Continental connectivity discussions may influence ECOWAS's regional development prioritiesPossible
- Corruption case in Nigeria may strain regional economic confidenceThe corruption case in Abuja may strain regional economic confidencePossible
- Senegal's economic slowdown may strain regional stability within ECOWASSenegal's economic slowdown may strain regional stability within ECOWASPossible
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- How could the shared jihadi violence in the Sahel affect the Economic Community of West African States?ECOWAS's regional cohesion may be challenged by Sahel instabilityLikely
- SAFCA's credit expansion may strengthen West African financial integrationSAFCA's regional expansion could boost financial integration across West Africa.Possible
- Senegal's new economic ties may boost regional integration effortsThe Tunisian-Senegalese economic partnership may support regional integration goalsPossible
- How could the terrorist expansion in the Lake Chad basin affect the Economic Community of West African States?Security spillover may disrupt cross-border trade and regional stability for ECOWASPossible
- How could high-level talks on trade and cooperation affect Economic Community of West African States?Ghana's mineral processing push may pressure ECOWAS to accelerate regional alignmentPossible
- How could Mali's reliance on Russia's Africa Corps affect the Economic Community of West African States?Mali's deepening ties with Russia challenge ECOWAS's regional security mandateLikely
- How could the seizure of a Benin-flagged tanker affect the Economic Community of West African States?The ECOWAS may face questions regarding maritime rule enforcement after Benin-flagged tanker seizurePossible
- How could increased demand for Liberian food products affect the Economic Community of West African States?Increased demand for Liberian food products may boost regional trade within ECOWASPossible
- India-Cote d'Ivoire trade talks may boost West African economic stabilityIncreased bilateral trade between India and Cote d'Ivoire may boost West African economic stabilityPossible
- Regional fuel corridor stability may influence ECOWAS's economic integration goalsRegional fuel corridor stability may influence ECOWAS's economic integration goals.Possible
- How could Nigeria's major infrastructure projects affect the Economic Community of West African States?New highway corridors may boost regional trade and connectivity for ECOWASPossible
- How could increased demand for Indian rice affect the Economic Community of West African States?ECOWAS may need to adjust trade protocols amid rising regional rice demandPossible
Around Economic Community of West African States this week
News at the entities that move Economic Community of West African States most-
Senegal StructuralSpain's Interior Minister visited Senegal to urge cooperation as migrants attempt crossing from Morocco to Spain.Moves Economic Community of West African States
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu OperationalTinubu sought legislative approval from the House of Representatives regarding budget implementation in Nigeria.Moves Economic Community of West African States
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye StructuralTanzania participated in a UN-chaired discussion and held high-level meetings with French and Senegalese presidents.Moves Economic Community of West African States
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Benin StructuralPresident Kashim Shettima visited Edo State and Benin City for official duties and a rally.Moves Economic Community of West African States
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Nigeria StructuralAt the COP31 summit in Antalya, Nigeria is leading Indonesia in delegates, but China has a higher count.Moves Economic Community of West African States
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Nigerian Army OperationalThe Nigerian Army investigated Jonathan Nwanze for financial crimes, prompting him to file a lawsuit in a Lagos court.Moves Economic Community of West African States
Connections
The 40 strongest of 173, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
CIF Structural
The ECOWAS levy system is functionally dependent on the CIF value standard for calculating import duties.
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Birame Diop Structural
Birame Diop holds the elected leadership position of the Economic Community of West African States Commission.
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Benin Structural
Benin is a formal and active member state of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Burkina Faso Structural
Burkina Faso's membership status within ECOWAS is defined by formal political actions, including withdrawal and subsequent dialogue.
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Liberia Structural
Liberia is a formal member state of ECOWAS, receiving regional support, funding, and security assistance for integration and development.
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Nigeria Structural
Nigeria is a formal member state of ECOWAS, participating in regional trade, security, and regulatory initiatives.
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Senegal Structural
Senegal is a member state and holds formal leadership roles, such as chairing, within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Sierra Leone Structural
Sierra Leone is a formal member state of ECOWAS, participating in regional stability, military cooperation, and political mandates.
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Ghana Structural
Ghana is a formal member state of ECOWAS, participating in regional governance, trade, and stability efforts.
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Charlyne Brumskine Structural
Charlyne Brumskine holds formal judicial and executive positions within the ECOWAS Court.
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Victor Bockarie Foh Structural
Victor Bockarie Foh serves as a representative and leader for ECOWAS missions and delegations.
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Julius Maada Bio Structural
Julius Maada Bio holds a formal leadership role as Chairman or President of the ECOWAS.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Operational
Tinubu actively influences and advocates for ECOWAS's policy direction, promoting regional integration and economic transformation.
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Abuja Structural
The Economic Community of West African States maintains its headquarters and operational presence in Abuja.
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African Union Structural
ECOWAS operates within the procedural and functional framework of the African Union, collaborating on regional and continental security issues.
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Eco Structural
ECOWAS is formally leading and driving the process toward the establishment of the single regional currency.
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Alliance of Sahel States Operational
The two regional blocs are engaged in geopolitical rivalry following the breakaway of AES from ECOWAS, while simultaneously maintaining channels for dialogue and cooperation.
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Ivory Coast Structural
Ivory Coast is a formal member of ECOWAS, which provides regional support and intervention during crises.
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Niger Operational
The relationship is defined by cycles of formal membership, political friction, sanctions, and subsequent dialogue between Niger and ECOWAS.
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Guinea Structural
Guinea is a member state of ECOWAS, which regulates its political transition and economic integration.
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Omar Touray Structural
Omar Touray held the leadership role as head of the ECOWAS Commission.
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Nigerian Army Operational
ECOWAS and the Nigerian Army engage in active security cooperation and joint training initiatives.
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Damtien Tchintchibidja Structural
Damtien Tchintchibidja holds the formal office of Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission.
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Cheikh Niang Operational
Cheikh Niang actively leads and chairs delegations and councils within the ECOWAS structure.
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Guinea-Bissau Structural
Guinea-Bissau is a member state of ECOWAS, which exercises political oversight and deploys missions to influence its stability.
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parliament Structural
ECOWAS utilizes a parliamentary structure to fulfill its legislative functions within the regional bloc.
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African Economic Community Structural
ECOWAS is formally recognized as a foundational pillar contributing to the goals and structure of the African Economic Community.
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Mohammed Structural
Mohammed serves as the Head of Delegation for the Economic Community of West African States Commission.
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West African Economic and Monetary Union Structural
WAEMU is formally convened under ECOWAS auspices and the two bodies actively collaborate on policy and resource management.
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World Bank Structural
The World Bank provides technical support, funding, and projections that inform and enable the operations of ECOWAS.
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federal government Operational
The federal government and ECOWAS actively coordinate on regional issues like trade and electricity, while also engaging in mutual political commentary.
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Cape Verde Structural
Cape Verde maintains a structural relationship with ECOWAS as a member state and holds the formal position of Auditor-General.
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federal government of Nigeria Structural
Nigeria is a committed member of ECOWAS, fulfilling operational and financial obligations.
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Bamako Structural
ECOWAS maintains a regulatory and interactive relationship with Bamako, the capital city of a member state.
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Bong County Transactional
ECOWAS provides financial and agricultural support to Bong County communities.
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Alexander Afenyo-Markin Structural
Afenyo-Markin formally served in the capacity of Deputy Speaker within the structure of the Economic Community of West African States.
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Ernest Bai Koroma Operational
ECOWAS engages in diplomatic coordination and facilitates the status and movement of Ernest Bai Koroma.
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Europe Operational
A's regional gas resources and pipelines are actively targeting European markets for supply.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye Structural
Bassirou Diomaye Faye serves as the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States.
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David Mark Operational
David Mark actively appeals to and urges the Economic Community of West African States regarding regional stability and government concerns.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
10 events- Burkina Faso hosts a meeting for the Sahel Confederation, forming a bloc outside ECOWAS.
- INEC manages presidential elections in Nigeria, while ECOWAS leads an observation mission.
- Aliko Dangote chairs the new ECOWAS Business Council, which advises the bloc's heads of state, with Liberia sending a representative.
- An ECOWAS meeting was held in Freetown, attended by the IOM Chief of Mission for ECOWAS.
- ECOWAS negotiators from member states, including Ghana, are participating in the upcoming COP31 climate talks in Antalya.
- A new livestock market was established in Jigawa State, Nigeria, near the Niger border, facing diplomatic issues with ECOWAS.
- Discussions were held regarding a sea link between Praia and Dakar, coinciding with Bassirou Diomaye Faye being elected chair of the ECOWAS Authority.
- ECOWAS fact-finding mission led by Victor Bockarie Foh arrived in Abuja while Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda confirmed his role as APC National Chairman.
- Victor Bockarie Foh led a fact-finding mission for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Nigeria.
- An ECOWAS project is linking Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia as part of regional integration efforts.
October 2026
28 events- The Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States citing disagreements.
- Birame Diop has been elected as the new Commission President of ECOWAS.
- An ECOWAS mission visited the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters.
- A court in Lomé addressed Togo's justice minister, with Ousmane Diallo acting as chief registrar.
- ECOWAS facilitated family settlement during the ongoing crisis in Liberia.
- Hussein Gadain represented the FAO in a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- ECOWAS deployed a mission involving Sierra Leone and Ghanaian experts ahead of Nigeria's elections.
- ECOWAS Commission launched Guinea’s National Platform, noting Sierra Leone's status as an ECOWAS member state.
- Russia is strengthening cooperation with the African Union, SADC, and ECOWAS through high-level summits.
- David Mark urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the concerns of ADC.
- WAHO finalized regional accreditation criteria for ECOWAS on October 29, 2026.
- Cheikh Niang led a diplomatic mission to Guinea-Bissau, mandated by the Economic Community of West African States.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported regional peace and security agenda during an ECOWAS exhibition in Lagos.
- A parliamentary seminar involving the Economic Community of West African States was held in Port Harcourt.
- ECOWAS participated in an EU Community of Practice on October 23, 2026.
- ECOWAS urged respect for Venezuela's sovereignty in January 2026.
- Dangote Group hosted an ECOWAS meeting in Lagos, where the bloc sought IFC funding for various projects.
- ECOWAS is seeking integration across West Africa and issued training in Monrovia.
- US Fed tightening is causing currency depreciation in member states of the Economic Community of West African States.
- Cheikh Niang led an ECOWAS delegation as chair, following the Alliance of Sahel States' departure from the organization in January 2025.
- Musa reviewed security cooperation with the EU, while ECOWAS held meetings and the EU pledged €20m in defense support to Nigeria.
- Sanwo-Olu urged ECOWAS member states to recommit to integration, highlighting Lagos's role as a West African economic hub.
- ECOWAS Commission partnered with UN Women, while Senegal continues to chair the ECOWAS Authority.
- ECOWAS held high-level discussions in Paris involving Commission President Birame Diop and Mathias Cormann.
- Julius Maada Bio lectured at the Geneva Graduate Institute during a trip to Geneva.
- The National Commission for Civic Education collaborated with the Economic Community of West African States on a dialogue.
- Souza chaired the ECOWAS Commission, and the organization maintains an office in Benin at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
- ECOWAS held training in Monrovia, Liberia, funding a statistical project that included leaders from Mauritania.
September 2026
11 events- ECOWAS leadership met in Lagos, Nigeria, with Birame Diop representing the body.
- ECOWAS lost three members to AES, and governments are now negotiating shared border delimitation.
- Senegal and ECOWAS discussed strengthening trade and investment ties while Senegal chairs the body.
- Niger is undergoing a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations, while also being part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- ECOWAS held a donation ceremony in Benin on September 25, 2026.
- Ghana contributes to regional stability efforts.
- Ghana participates in the ECOWAS Community Parliament, with Alexander Afenyo-Markin serving as Deputy Speaker.
- A Parliamentary Seminar was held in Accra focusing on displacement warnings and projections for West and Central Africa.
- The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana presented findings regarding climate funding needs at a session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- ECOWAS and France discussed terrorism challenges, with Niger and Mali participating in the regional bloc.
- Nigerian Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu communicates policy and maintains strong relations with ECOWAS.
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August 2026
3 events- ECOWAS is addressing health threats in the sub-region of West Africa.
- ECOWAS and Liberia are collaborating on border post functions and infrastructure handover to advance regional integration efforts.
- Alliance of Sahel States, ECOWAS, and Nigeria call for a united security alliance to combat terrorism.
July 2026
5 events- Tinubu and Shettima inaugurated a new headquarters in Abuja, advocating for regional integration and economic transformation.
- The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is seeking a new operational framework with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Ibrahim Traore leading the talks as AES president.
- Nigeria and ECOWAS held talks and pledged coordination through the United Nations.
- A partnership promotes sustainable development and food security in the Sahel, supporting IFDC's Soil Values program.
- Plans are moving forward for a single currency, but the inclusion of members is being questioned.
June 2026
3 events- Niger and Burkina Faso announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS and submit requests to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.
- Guinea reaches a timeline agreement regarding its return to democracy following a presidential election victory.
- ECOWAS deployed a mission to promote peace and stability, while Fernando Dias da Costa challenged the regional body's legitimacy claims.