An autonomous intergovernmental research association working to increase the sustainable productivity of rice-based cropping systems for sub-saharan Africa.

US Center for Disease Control (CDC) health recommendations for traveling to West Africa.

Regional group of sixteen countries founded in 1975 whose mission is to promote economic integration in all fields of economic activity.

Gallery of photos taken 1900-1910 by Edmond Fortier --people, culture and landscapes in West Africa.

History, current events, visiting information, people and cultures, FAQ, map and pictures of the historic kingdom on the border of Senegal and Mauritania.

"The Story of our Life in West Africa from 1947 to 1958" - an online book by Joan Beech.

Provides intellectual and ICT resources to NGOs, media, educational and cultural institutions, private sector clients.

A regional group founded to enable peace building initiatives in West Africa.

A global reproductive health forum for people and organizations within West Africa and outside to come together, discuss, and work on issues of gender, reproductive health and rights within the region

Regular reports from the UN humanitarian information unit.

Essay by Donald Stark.

A clinical, educational and administrative resources for doctors in West Africa.

A discussion network dedicated to enhancing research, service, and teaching in the field on the region of West Africa.

An international specialist society formed in 1950 to study of stamps, postal stationery and postal history of the West Africa.

Regional newsfeed stories.

Document summarizes each of the 16 ECOWAS countries' legislation on the death penalty, provides information on the most recent executions and convictions and notes the view currently taken by the governments concerned.

OSIWA supports the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms and widespread civic participation. Includes news, programs and grant information.

Directory of categorized and annotated links.

Railroad program to open up the landlocked countries of Benin, Niger, Burkina-Faso and Togo, to allow for the transport of passengers and merchandise. Page includes list of benefiting nations, objectives and participating institutions.

Gives information about the negative impact of drought and locusts upon crop production in the west Africa with a special focus on the nations of Niger, Mali and Mauritania. Page includes the organization's response to this issue and press releases.