Download logo 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 […]
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Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa Workshop
Download logo 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, […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) Donates Life-Saving Cholera logistics to Ghana
Download logo Cholera is an acute infectious disease transmitted mainly through the consumption of food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria. Cholera poses a significant public health threat, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation and unsafe drinking water. It can cause severe dehydration and death within hours if untreated, making early detection and prompt response […]
Kenya: Celebrating Digital Progress in Public Service Delivery
Download logo Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Deborah Barasa joined President William Ruto, Prime CS Hon Musalia Mudavadi and senior government officials on November 28, in marking a significant milestone with the E-Citizen platform, a tool that has revolutionized public service delivery across Kenya. With over 22,515 government services now available to 30 million users, the […]
Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Health in Kenya
Download logo 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 […]
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guinea
Download logo 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 […]
Uganda: ‘Develop more policies to end gender based violence’
Download logo 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 […]
President of Sierra Leone Graces Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa's (GIABA) 42nd Plenary and 29th Ministerial Committee Meeting
Download logo The President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Brigadier Julius Maada Bio (Rtd), honored the 42nd Plenary and 29th GIABA Ministerial Committee (GMC) Meeting, held in Freetown from November 17 to 23, 2024. The week-long statutory meetings, regarded as the most successful showcased remarkable achievements in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with A $300,000 Donation
Download logo On the sidelines of the ECOWAS Youth Assembly, the National Youth Forum of Senegal, held in Dakar, Senegal, on November 26 and 27, 2024, the ECOWAS Commission, through its Youth and Sports Development Centre, presented a check for $300,000 to the National Olympic and Sports Committee of Senegal (CNOSS) in support of the […]