ECOWAS CELEBRATES THE 3RD EDITION OF THE WEST AFRICA CULTURAL DAY IN BRUSSELS31 Jul, 2026The Group of Ambassadors of West African Countries (GAAO), in collaboration with the Permanent Representation of ECOWAS in Brussels, organized the 3rd Edition of the West Africa Cultural Day on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The celebration spanned three days and featured educational, sports, and cultural activities aimed at promoting regional integration and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of West Africa. Dr. Dedou P. HEMOU, Secretary-General of the ECOWAS Parliament, presented current challenges of regional integration and prospects for strengthening cooperation among Member States. Discussions focused on security challenges, political transitions, financing regional integration, trade, youth, and partnerships with the European Union. This 3rd Edition of the West Africa Cultural Day recorded strong participation and enhanced ECOWAS visibility, while highlighting the region’s cultural diversity and the values of integration, solidarity, and fraternity that unite the peoples of West Africa.