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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The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional maritime security initiatives through enhanced cooperation and coordinated action among member states. …
ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation in West AfricaThe 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 →