The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has commenced a two-day training for journalists and media practitioners in Guinea Bissau to strengthen information integrity and counter misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and anti-democratic narratives in the region.
Organised in partnership with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and supported by the Government of Germany, the training, which runs from 17 –18 November 2025, seeks to promote Media and Information Literacy (MIL) by equipping media practitioners with practical skills to detect misinformation networks, enhance conflict-sensitive reporting, advance democracy, peace and good governance in West Africa.
Declaring the workshop open on behalf of ECOWAS President, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea Bissau, H.E. Ambassador Ngozi Ukeje, said the training reflects ECOWAS’ commitment to support Member States and media professionals in promoting information integrity and combat the scourge of false and harmful narratives across West Africa.
She underscored the importance of the media as a critical partner in strengthening political governance for peace, security and stability of the region.
