Ecowas Must Act To Steady Gambia's Transition – The Standard Newspaper

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Ecowas Must Act To Steady Gambia's Transition – The Standard Newspaper

Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate Ecowas’ involvement. Eight years ago, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) helped end over two decades of dictatorship in The Gambia, setting the stage for the country’s transition to democracy. Today, Ecowas’ active support remains critical to stability in The Gambia. In December 2016, then-president Yahya Jammeh’s refusal …