ECOWAS plans to create a 5,000-man force to combat terrorism in West Africa, targeting the Central Sahel region.

ECOWAS plans to create a 5,000-man force to combat terrorism in West Africa, following 1,605 attacks and nearly 7,000 deaths from January to August 2024. The Central Sahel region, particularly Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, faces the most severe challenges. The initiative aims to address the growing terrorism threat that has spread beyond the Sahel to countries like Benin and Côte d'Ivoire. However, success hinges on securing $2.6 billion in annual funding.

October 03, 2024
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