ECOWAS TRAINS JOURNALISTS IN CABO VERDE ON INFORMATION INTEGRITY AND COUNTERING DISINFORMATION IN WEST AFRICA28 Jan, 2026The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, is convening a two-day regional training programme for journalists and media practitioners in Cabo Verde, as part of the Organisation’s sustained efforts to strengthen information integrity and counter disinformation, misinformation and harmful narratives in West Africa. In her opening remarks, delivered on behalf of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs. Kelly Lopes, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Cabo Verde, underscored the strategic importance of the media as a pillar of democratic governance and social cohesion, stressing that information integrity is essential to sustaining public trust and regional stability. Earlier, the Acting Director of Communication at the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Joel AHOFODJI, highlighted that the training seeks to strengthen journalists’ ability to deliver responsible, investigative and fact-based reporting, capable of countering disinformation and supporting peace and democratic values in West Africa. Through this initiative, ECOWAS seeks to institutionalise information integrity as a strategic pillar of democratic governance and regional stability, by equipping journalists with the skills, ethical standards and digital tools required to effectively counter information disorder. The training reflects the Organisation’s broader commitment to strengthening professional and resilient media systems, fostering informed public discourse, and supporting peace, social cohesion and regional integration, in full alignment with ECOWAS Vision 2050.