The ECOWAS–EU Energy Partnership Forum 2026 commenced today in Cotonou, Benin, with pre-forum technical sessions dedicated to the Regional Clean Cooking Action in West Africa (ReCCAWA) and the ECOWAS Energy Support Programme.
These technical engagements lay the groundwork for strengthened regional cooperation, coordinated programme implementation and the achievement of shared energy transition objectives.
The official opening and ceremonial launch will take place tomorrow, 12 November 2026, marking a significant milestone in the ECOWAS–EU partnership and its commitment to advancing sustainable energy access and development in West Africa.