ECOWAS defends Nigeria against terrorism sponsorship claims, supporting its role in regional peacekeeping.

ECOWAS has rejected allegations that Nigeria is involved in sponsoring terrorism, supporting Nigeria's peacekeeping efforts instead. ECOWAS highlighted Nigeria's leadership in the Multinational Joint Task Force against terrorism and called for increased dialogue and avoiding unsubstantiated accusations. This comes amid tensions with Niger, which accused Nigeria and France of destabilizing the country. ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability and urged member states to avoid baseless claims.

December 26, 2024
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