ECOWAS and France Discuss Terrorism Challenges Across West Africa

ECOWAS and France Discuss Terrorism Challenges Across West Africa

West Africa · GEOPOLITICS Key Facts —What happened The Economic Community of West African States and France are coordinating on counterterrorism after West Africa recorded more than 1,800 terrorist attacks in the first half of 2023. —The numbers Those attacks caused nearly 4,600 deaths, and ECOWAS backed a 2020-2024 action plan with a reported US$2.3 […]

General Birame Diop and Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier discuss cooperation between ECOWAS and France

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 September 2026: The two leaders addressed the security challenges hindering peace and stability in West Africa, including terrorism, organized crime, insecurity, cybercrime, cross-border crime, misinformation, and disinformation. Marc Fonbaustier reiterated France’s commitment to further supporting ECOWAS’s efforts to address these challenges and promote regional peace, security,

General Birame Diop and Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier Discuss Cooperation Between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and France

The French diplomat also discussed with General Diop the security situation in the ECOWAS region. The two leaders addressed the security challenges hindering peace and stability in West Africa, including terrorism, organized crime, insecurity, cybercrime,... - Social News XYZ