ECOWAS counterterrorism force not ready for action, analysts say

ECOWAS counterterrorism force not ready for action, analysts say

Abuja, Nigeria — Regional analysts have voiced skepticism about a so-called standby counterterrorism force announced Sunday by West African bloc ECOWAS. The critics say despite the comments from Nigeria’s president suggesting the force is ready for deployment, ECOWAS has not provided any details about its size, base, funding or mode of operation. Nigerian President and ECOWAS chair Bola Tinubu announced what he called the “activation” of a stand…

ECOWAS counterterrorism force not ready for action, analysts say

Abuja, Nigeria - Regional analysts have voiced skepticism about a so-called standby counterterrorism force announced Sunday by West African bloc ECOWAS.