Sunday, July 19, 2026

ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff

January 30, 2026

ECOWAS bloc hits 4.6% growth amid global economic headwinds

ECOWAS president Omar Touray says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025 despite global economic challenges and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026.

Omar Alieu Touray
August 9, 2024

West African defence chiefs agree to activate ECOWAS standby force

“We need to work as a team because we are stronger together,” Mr Musa said.

ECOWAS defence chiefs