We congratulates @Ibnyei, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on being honored by YPLS Africa for unwavering support and invaluable contribution to the growth of the Young Political Leadership School Africa.
Her Excellency Mme @NyantiSara Address Delivered at the Security Council Open Debate, Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System on May 26, 2026 in New York
CELEBRATING ECOWAS DAY 2026 WITH THE NEXT GรNรRATION
Ahead of our 51st anniversary, the ECOWAS Commission visited Government Secondary School in Nyanya, Abuja, on May 25, 2026 to sensitize students on regional integration, peace, and development.
Through interactive presentations and our fun "ECOWAS Champ" game, these bright minds proved they are ready to shape the future of West Africa!
#ECOWASDay2026 #ECOWASDay
๐ฑ๐ท is ready and willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with ๐จ๐ณ within the ๐บ๐ณ framework. ๐ฑ๐ท๐จ๐ณ are deeply committed to upholding international fairness and โ๏ธ, aligning perspectives on key regional issues, and working toward a world of lasting peace and shared prosperity.
๐ฑ๐ทrelationship with ๐จ๐ณ is much more than a diplomatic tie; it is a strategic partnership built on shared ideals. Under visionary guidance of the heads of state, the bond between the two nations continues to flourish and deepen, paving the way for a bright, collaborative future.
A Unified Global Vision
On the global stage, ๐ฑ๐ท highly commends and resolutely supports ๐จ๐ณ's inspiring vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, alongside its transformative series of Global Initiatives.
๐ฑ๐ท FM @NyantiSara met ๐จ๐ณ FM Wang Yi in Beijing to deepen their strategic partnership.
Key highlights from the meeting:
Economic Boost: Expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, and healthcare, with ๐ฑ๐ทbenefiting from ๐จ๐ณ's new zero-tariff policy. 1/2
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๐ฑ๐ท reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, while๐จ๐ณpledged support for ๐ฑ๐ท's sovereignty and development.
Global Coordination: Both nations agreed to strengthen multilateral coordination within the UNSC to safeguard the interests of the Global South. 2/3
ECOWAS Resident Representative in Togo, Ms. Deweh Emily Gray (Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia), this forum responds to the wishes expressed by West African youth in 2025 in Accra, Ghana, regarding the urgency of integrating digital technology and 1/3
A ECOWAS YOUTH FORUM ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO BUILD DIGITAL SKILLS AND FOSTER INNOVATION
โWest Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world, with nearly 65% of its population under the age of 25; yet this significant human capital has not yet been transformed into a driver of prosperity.โ. These were the observations made by the Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Ms. Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lomรฉ, Togo, at the opening of the West African Youth Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the development of human capital within the regional organization.
For Ms. Tchintchibidja, represented by the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Togo, Ms. Deweh Emily Gray, this forum responds to the wishes expressed by West African youth in 2025 in Accra, Ghana, regarding the urgency of integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence into their educational pathways. This forum is not just another conference, she clarified, noting that it is both a response and a joint commitment by the ECOWAS Commission and these young people to ensure that the technological revolution is not a threat, but rather the greatest opportunity for their empowerment.
AI into their educational pathways. This forum is not just another conference, she clarified, noting that it is both a response and a joint commitment by the ECOWAS Commission and these young people to ensure that the technological revolution is not a threat, 2/3
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ป โ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ, ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐บโ
๐ผ๐จ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐พ๐ก๐ก๐ง. ๐ผ๐ก๐ค๐ฎ๐จ๐๐ช๐จ ๐. ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐, ๐๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก ๐พ๐ค๐ค๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง, ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ง๐ง๐๐-๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐พ๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฎ, ๐๐๐ฎ 8, 2026
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman,
Liberia thanks the conveners of this Arria-meeting and acknowledges the valuable contributions of the briefers.
Liberia remains deeply concerned by the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in all of its manifestations, particularly in the West Bank, and by the widening cycle of violence across the region.
We understand both the weight of injustice and the resilience required in the quest for survival. The communities of the West Bank, generations living therein, have endured a cycle of violence and insecurity that continues to claim innocent lives on all sides.
The ongoing hostilities, military operations, the imposition of discriminatory fiscal policies, and continuing tensions across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank remind us that lasting peace cannot be achieved through force alone.
The continued expansion of settlements, the persistence of division, and the deepening mistrust between communities risk further enhancing and entrenching this conflict rather than resolving it. Israeli and Palestinian families alike continue to live with fear and uncertainty, never knowing when the next escalation may occur.
This reality underscores a fundamental truth: sustainable peace cannot emerge from fear, retaliation, or imbalance, but from dialogue, mutual recognition, security, and justice for all people.
We must recognize a truth as urgent as it is clear: peace is not measured by military strength or political advantage, but by the ability of all people to live with dignity, safety, and hope.
Only when both Israelis and Palestinians can envision a secure future for their children, free from violence and despair, will the region move closer to lasting stability.
Liberia therefore calls for a renewed commitment to diplomacy and international law, and work collectively toward a just and enduring peace for all.
Liberia reaffirms its commitment to the Two-State Solution.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Liberia participates in the 14th Edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) held a technical meeting, 14th May, 2026 in Banjul, the Gambia.
TECHNICAL MEETING OF THE 14TH EDITION OF ECOWAS AFRICAN WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
ECOWAS Officials, TOLAC Technical team and Participants of the 14th Edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) held a technical meeting, 14th May, 2026 in Banjul, the Gambia ahead of the major sporting and cultural event that brings together the regionโs finest traditional wrestlers.
Organized by the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Center, the tournament reflects the institutionโs continued commitment to promoting African cultural values, strengthening social cohesion, and advancing regional integration through sport. Ahead of the competition, participating teams from ECOWAS Member States successfully completed official weigh-ins across five categories: 66kg, 75kg, 85kg, 100kg, and 120kg. The teams have also been drawn into three groups, setting the stage for highly competitive bouts as the tournament commences on May 15.ย
This yearโs TOLAC promises not only thrilling displays of strength and skill but also a celebration of shared heritage and unity among ECOWAS Member States.