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As part of his working visit to Benin, the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim SHETTIMA, visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) this Friday, July 24, 2026. Accompanied by a strong delegation made up of businessmen and major investors, this trip marks a key step in strengthening economic cooperation between the two neighboring Nations. Upon arrival at the site, the Nigerian delegation was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Director General of the In…

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Benin hosted, this Thursday, July 23, 2026, the 2026 edition of the Annual Political Review of community reforms, policies, programs and projects of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). This meeting brought together the delegation of the UEMOA Commission as well as representatives of the ministries and sectoral structures concerned, as part of the evaluation of the implementation of community texts by Benin. The President of the UEMOA Comm…

The Zone E Multinational Maritime Coordination Center (CMMC) organized a regional seminar on July 22-23, 2026 in Cotonou, focused on strengthening maritime governance and developing a robust joint strategy. Under the leadership of Captain Abdulraheem Tunde OLANIYAN, Director of CMMC Zone E, this event brought together a host of key players: military officers, maritime experts, police authorities, ECOWAS representatives and influential personalities from the sub-region, all united by the desire t…

Cotonou hosted, on Tuesday July 21, 2026, the work of the 7th Session of the Benino-Moroccan Joint Cooperation Commission. This event marks a turning point in the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between Cotonou and Rabat and constitutes a symbol of the shared desire of the two countries to breathe new life into their cooperation. The work allowed the two parties to review the main axes of their cooperation and agree on new actions in several priority areas. The exchanges focus…

State House, Freetown, Wednesday, 22 July 2026– Members of Sierra Leone’s Cabinet surprised His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio with a special tribute during a Cabinet meeting, celebrating his successful tenure as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government from June 2025 to July 2026 and recognising his outstanding leadership in elevating Sierra Leone’s profile on the regional and international stage. What was expected to be a routine Cabinet meeting transformed…

State House, Banjul, 20th July 2026:President Adama Barrow joined regional Heads of State and Government, for the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS in Sierra Leone. The Summit built on the momentum of the 68th session, where leaders underscored the importance of peace and securing advancement, strategic infrastructure, energy self‑dependency, and digital innovation as pillars for regional transformation. As Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s term ended as the Chairman, His Excellency Basiru…

President Dr Patrick Herminie today led the unveiling and groundbreaking ceremony for the COMFWB Seychelles Incubation and Innovation Hub, launched alongside the Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) Programme at Ile Perseverance. The Hub will serve as the national focal point for delivering entrepreneurship, innovation and business development opportunities under the wider COYWA Programme. The President was joined by Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)…

Seychelles and Ghana moved to institutionalise a rapidly deepening partnership on today, as newly accredited Ghanian High Commissioner Benjamin Anani Quashie proposed the establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) during the presentation of his Letters of Credence to President Dr Patrick Herminie at State House. The proposal, framed by High Commissioner Quashie as a mechanism to give "strategic direction and continuity" to an expanding bilateral agenda, would create a …

New opportunities to strengthen cooperation in education, sport, tourism and culture were at the centre of discussions as President Dr Patrick Herminie received the Letter of Credence of the newly accredited Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, His Excellency (H.E) Mr Miloud Benmakhlouf, at State House on Tuesday morning. Following the accreditation ceremony in the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Barry Faure, President Herminie and Ambassador Benmakhlouf he…

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Aristide MEDENOU, received in audience, this Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Cotonou, a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led by its Director General for Sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Heike HARMGART. This meeting is part of the dynamic of strengthening cooperation relations between Benin and the international financial institution, with particular emphasis on the prospects for financing development. The discussions made it p…

During the Summit, President Boakai signed three landmark instruments on behalf of the Republic of Liberia. The first was the ECOWAS Gender Parity Agreement, under which Member States committed to achieving 40 percent gender parity by 2028 and 50 percent by 2035 across regional institutions and decision-making processes. The agreement reflects the region's collective effort to expand opportunities for women and promote more inclusive governance. President Boakai also signed the Declaration of…

President Dr. Patrick Herminie and COMESA Secretary General Mrs Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe today reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between Seychelles and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, as the Secretary General's official visit delivered the launch of a new regional programme for women and youth entrepreneurs. In a courtesy call at State House, the two leaders took stock of the breadth of collaboration between Seychelles and the regional bloc, from trade and connectivi…

As part of the official opening activities, President Boakai participated in the planting of the Tree of Regional Integration, a symbolic initiative led by the former Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The Tree of Regional Integration represents Pillar Three of the ECOWAS Vision 2050, which focuses on Economic Integration. It reflects the Community’s commitment to strengthening regional trade, improving connectivity,…

During the Summit, President Boakai joined fellow West African leaders in discussions on regional peace and security, economic integration, infrastructure development, institutional reforms, and the future of regional cooperation. He also participated in the official opening activities, including the ceremonial planting of the Tree of Regional Integration and the signing of the ECOWAS Unity Wall, symbolizing the Community’s shared vision of a peaceful, united, and prosperous West Africa. On beh…