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West Africa regional news — ECOWAS decisions, cross-border trade, security and diplomacy shaping the sub-region, from West Africa News Agency.

Business & Economy

ECOWAS, EU, GIZ Move to Finalise 13 Trade in Services Workplans

By Daniel Inaju - Challydoff Limited

ECOWAS, the European Union and GIZ held a technical session in Abuja on 24 September 2026 to finalise workplans for 13 strategic reform processes under the Trade in Services Programme. Participants reviewed priorities, sequencing, timelines and institutional responsibilities, including activities through March 2029. GIZ's Dr. Hartmut James said the next stage would be to validate the workplans and proceed towards implementation.

Climate & Environment

West African Water Ministers Adopt Strategic Resolutions in Abidjan Before First Regional Water Forum

By Daniel Inaju - Challydoff Limited

Water ministers from across West Africa adopted strategic resolutions on regional water governance at the 6th Ordinary Session of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on IWRM in Abidjan, convened under ECOWAS, WAEMU and CILSS. The decisions cover revision of the West African Water Resources Policy, operationalisation of the African Water Vision 2063 and institutionalisation of the West Africa Regional Water Forum. The outcomes will inform the First West Africa Regional Water Forum, scheduled for 24–25 September 2026 in Abidjan.

West African Politics

ECOWAS Directors Meet in Lagos to Align 2027–2029 Spending Plans

By Daniel Inaju - Challydoff Limited

Directors of ECOWAS institutions and agencies are meeting in Lagos from 21 to 30 September 2026 to align a medium-term expenditure framework for 2027–2029 with the Commission's 2026–2030 strategic priorities and to review the 2027 programme budget. Vice-President Oluwatosin Anthony Ogunjimi launched the retreat on behalf of Commission President General Birame Diop.

West African Politics

ECOWAS Opens New Abuja Headquarters to Journalists, Briefs Media on Excellence Awards

By Daniel Inaju - Challydoff Limited

The ECOWAS Commission received journalists from its Member States at its new Abuja headquarters on 18 September 2026, where Director of Communications Joel AHOFODJI briefed them on the institution's structure and the upcoming ECOWAS Media Excellence Awards. Vice President H.E. Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi also addressed the visiting journalists, who later toured the newly completed complex.

West African Politics

ECOWAS Commission and Community Court Leaders Pledge Closer Institutional Cooperation

By Daniel Inaju - Challydoff Limited

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, and the President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation among ECOWAS institutions, the rule of law and regional integration. The two leaders spoke during the Commission President's official visit to the Court in Abuja, where they called for closer collaboration among the Community's principal organs while preserving their respective mandates and independence.

West African Politics

Niger Coup Attempt Foiled, Zambia Treason Charges: Africa Week Review

By Kabir Isa

This week's African news roundup covers Russia's claim of helping foil a coup attempt in Niger, treason charges against Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, a successful anti-piracy operation off Somalia, and Amnesty International's call for Kenya to address enforced disappearances. It also includes Zimbabwe's state of disaster declaration after a fatal highway crash and Guinea-Bissau's upcoming referendum on expanding presidential powers.

West African Politics

Niger, Zambia, Somalia: Africa’s Security and Political Flashpoints This Week

By Kabir Isa

This week's African news roundup covers Russia's claim of helping foil a coup attempt in Niger, treason charges against Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, a joint Turkish-Somali operation freeing a hijacked ship, Amnesty International's call for action in Kenya, Zimbabwe's disaster declaration after a fatal crash, and a referendum on presidential powers in Guinea-Bissau.