NEWS

ECOWAS Chief Bids Benin Farewell with Unity Message on 66th Independence Anniversary

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has paid a glowing tribute to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the regional body’s commitment to solidarity, integration and shared prosperity in West Africa. In what is seen as

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ECOWAS Targets Gender Parity by 2035

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

… Nigeria Pushes Bold Reforms to Boost Women’s Political Leadership West African leaders have launched an ambitious regional push to break decades of women’s political exclusion, with Nigeria pledging far-reaching reforms and ECOWAS setting a 2035 deadline to achieve gender parity in political leadership across the sub-region. The commitment emerged at the Forum on

BUSINESS

ECOWAS Parliament Backs Sanctions Against Defaulting Members as Trade Barriers Threaten Regional Integration

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2026

…Lawmakers warn West Africa’s $400bn market potential at risk over non-compliance with protocols The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has backed the introduction of sanctions against member states that fail to implement regional trade agreements, warning that persistent violations of economic protocols are undermining West Africa’s ambition of

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ECOWAS Pushes Data Revolution to Drive Better Governance Across West Africa

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a fresh drive to strengthen evidence-based governance across the region, urging national statistical agencies to make reliable data the foundation of public policy, economic planning and regional integration. The call was made at the opening of the meeting of Directors-General of National Statistics

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ECOWAS Sounds Alarm as 90% of West Africa’s Economy Remains Informal

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2026

…Parliament pushes sweeping reforms to unlock MSMEs, create jobs, tackle insecurity The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has raised concern over the dominance of the informal sector in West Africa, warning that nearly 90 per cent of economic activities and at least 60 per cent of the region’s workforce remain outside the […]

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ECOWAS COMPLETES KEY FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION REVIEW AS REGIONAL BLOC SEEKS STRONGER GOVERNANCE

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2026

…Freetown deliberations lay groundwork for ministerial decisions and July 19 summit as West Africa confronts institutional, political and security challenges The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a crucial three-day review of its administrative and financial systems, with the outcome expected to shape ministerial deliberations and high-level