The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has commended a two-day training workshop for journalists and media practitioners in Togo as part of the organisation’s renewed efforts to promote information integrity and counter misinformation, disinformation, fake news and anti-democratic narratives in West Africa.
Organised by the ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), the training which holds on 16–17 October 2025, aims to build participants’ skills in media and information literacy, conflict-sensitive reporting, identifying and countering misinformation and disinformation actors, and promoting democracy, peace, security and good governance within the region.
In his welcome remarks, the Acting Director of Communication at the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Joel AHOFODJI, emphasized that the media training workshop aims to build the capacity of journalists and media practitioners to excel in responsible, investigative and fact-based journalism that promotes peace and democracy in the region.
Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the ECOWAS President, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, the Political Advisor/Focal Point for Early Warning Management, ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Togo, Mr. Wanyou Ouraga JEROME, underscored the media’s role in amplifying ECOWAS’ Vision 2050 goals on promoting regional integration, democracy, peace and security.
