ECCAS Commission
In brief
Regional Integration

Building together an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Central Africa

19 February 2026 Libreville, Gabon
Peace & Security

Promoting peace and security in Central Africa

12 February 2026 Libreville, Gabon
Common Market

Towards a dynamic regional common market

16 January 2026 Sipopo, Eq. Guinea

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Sommet historique des Chefs d'État, à l'origine de la CEEAC (1981)
11
Member States

The Economic Community of Central African States

Established on 18 October 1983 in Libreville, ECCAS is one of the eight Regional Economic Communities recognised as pillars of the integration of the African continent.

The Community aims to promote cooperation and strengthen regional integration in Central Africa in all areas — political, security, economic, social, cultural, scientific and technical.

Peace & Security
Economic Integration
Environment & Climate
Human Development
Infrastructure
Agriculture & Food Security
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11
Member States
200M+
Inhabitants
6,67M
km² area
42
Years of commitment

The Pillars of Regional Integration

Six priority areas defined by the Heads of State and Government for the future of Central Africa.

Peace, Security & Stability

Ensure peace and security through COPAX, FOMAC and conflict prevention and management mechanisms in the sub-region.

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Economic & Financial Integration

Create a regional common market through the free trade zone, customs union and harmonization of economic policies.

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Infrastructure & Connectivity

Develop transport, energy, ICT and cross-border infrastructure to connect peoples and markets.

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Agriculture & Food Security

Implement PAC-CEEAC and PRIASAN for agricultural transformation and regional food sovereignty.

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Environment & Natural Resources

Preserve the Congo Basin, the second largest green lung on the planet, and promote sustainable development.

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Human & Social Development

Promote education, health, culture, gender and youth for inclusive and sustainable development.

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Our Member States

Eleven nations united at the heart of Africa for a common destiny of integration and prosperity.

Documents & Publications

The latest official documents published by the Commission.

Final Communiqué – XXVth Summit of Heads of State

Final communiqué of the XXVth Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State, Oct. 2024.

DOC - 0.9 Mo 2024
673 downloads

Medium-Term Indicative Strategic Plan (PSIMT 2021-2025)

ECCAS strategic guidance document for the 2021-2025 period.

PDF - 4.0 Mo 2021
924 downloads

Revised ECCAS Treaty (2019)

Full text of the Revised Treaty adopted on 18 December 2019, entered into force on 28 August 2020.

PDF - 2.4 Mo 2019
1 288 downloads