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Germany commits 49M Euros to enhance key ECOWAS interventions in W/Africa

Nov 7, 2025, 1:45 PM | Article By: Adama Jallow

The German government has committed 49 million euros to support ECOWAS in strengthening peace, economic development, health and security in West Africa.

This development was unveiled as Germany and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with renewed commitment to deepen their cooperation in promoting peace, security, good governance, sustainable economic development and institutional strengthening.

To this end, the German Government is committing 49 million Euros (82 billion Naira) to support ECOWAS in strengthening peace and security, Economic Development and Health across West Africa.

This outcome was derived from a successful bilateral negotiation on Development Cooperation at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, held on 4 and 5 November this year.