ECOWAS Leaders Call for Unity and Reforms Amid Regional Crises

At the ECOWAS@50 event in Abuja, leaders stressed the need for unity and citizen-driven reforms to tackle political and security challenges in West Africa. The anniversary marked reflections on ECOWAS' evolution through the Cold War, post-Cold War interventions, civil conflicts, and current democratic regressions.

Leaders highlighted the importance of youth and civil society in shaping the region's future, unveiling a 15-year roadmap for regional development. The event aimed to revitalize ECOWAS to address the growing insecurities and democratic crises in the region.