Also known as: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission
ECOWAS Commission — West African regional organization that mourned former President James Victor Gbeho and organizes initiatives in cybersecurity, agriculture, and maritime security.
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… He also held senior international appointments, including serving as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012. …
Agyeman-Rawlings family condoles with Gbeho family after death of James Victor GbehoJoy Online
… During his illustrious career, he served as President of the ECOWAS Commission, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, and Ghana’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. …
Book of condolence opened for Ambassador Victor Gbeho in AccraJoy Online
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed its condolences on the death of former ECOWAS Commission President, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho. …
ECOWAS mourns former Commission President James Victor GbehoJoy Online
Ghana has lost one of its most distinguished diplomats and statesmen, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. …
Former Foreign Affairs minister and Ex-ECOWAS Commission President James Victor Gbeho dies at 91Joy Online
… The four-day regional event, organised by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), brought together some of West Africa’s most talented cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, software developers, and digital innovators under the the …
Nigeria clinches $10,000 grand prize as 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026 ends in AccraThe Ghanaian Times
… The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, said the Regional Rice Roadmap (2025–2035), adopted by ECOWAS Heads of State and government in 2024, provided a framework to guide investments towards achieving rice self-sufficiency in West Africa. …
Turn rice sector into growth engine – Veep tells regional investors, policymakersThe Chronicle
… President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, placed the discussions within the broader regional agenda, describing rice as a strategic commodity central to food security, economic growth and regional integration. …
Africa must take control over its food systems -VeepJoy Online
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that West Africa’s continued dependence on imported rice threatens the region’s food sovereignty, urging governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency. …
West Africa can no longer import its way to food security – ECOWASJoy Online
… The new regime was announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, organised in partnership with the World Bank, ECOWAS Commission, and the African Development Bank. …
Government to tie rice imports to local production in major policy shiftJoy Online
… The ECOWAS Commission at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable held on June 2, 2026 brought together representatives of ECOWAS Member States, representatives of Regional and International Financial Institutions, development partners, private sector leaders, and investors
US$4bn rice imports by West African countries untenable – Dep. Finance MinisterThe Agyeman-Rawlings family paid a condolence visit to the family of former Foreign Minister Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who died on Sunday. MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings described Gbeho as a close family friend and offered the Rawlings family's support during the period of mourning.
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The Agyeman-Rawlings family paid a condolence visit to the family of former Foreign Minister Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who died on Sunday. MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings described Gbeho as a close family friend and offered the Rawlings family's support during the period of mourning.
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Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished Ghanaian statesman and career diplomat who served as President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ghana's Foreign Minister, and UN Special Representative for Somalia, passed away on June 13, 2026, at age 90. A book of condolence is open at his Accra residence from June 17 to July 8, 2026, with visiting hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened a two-day ECOWAS Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, calling on West Africa to view rice farming as a strategic economic asset focused on youth, incomes and economic resilience. She noted that the region spends more than $50 billion annually on food imports, with rice accounting for a significant portion, despite possessing fertile land, water resources and entrepreneurial farmers.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to take greater control of their food systems by investing strategically in agriculture, reducing dependence on food imports and strengthening regional cooperation. She noted that Africa spends more than US$50 billion annually on food imports despite having fertile land and abundant water resources, and stressed that transforming agriculture into a modern commercial industry is essential for job creation and economic growth.
3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The ECOWAS Commission President warned that West Africa's dependence on imported rice threatens food sovereignty, noting that despite a 44 percent increase in regional rice production between 2008 and 2024, demand still outstrips local supply. He urged governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency and develop regional value chains to create jobs and strengthen economic resilience.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government announced a new policy requiring rice importers to demonstrate verifiable partnerships with local rice producers before receiving import permits, aiming to accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and reduce the import bill.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
West African countries spend about US$3 to 4 billion annually importing rice, a situation the Deputy Finance Minister describes as economically unsustainable and strategically untenable. He urged stakeholders to close the gap between production and consumption to create jobs, improve farmers' livelihoods, and reduce foreign exchange outflows.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional maritime security initiatives through enhanced cooperation among member states. The Commissioner for Political Affairs noted that coordinated efforts by MMCC Zones and joint annual patrols have contributed to improved security and a marked decline in piracy across the Gulf of Guinea.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →