ECOWAS pushes ahead with regional force amid Sahel terror surge – The North Africa Post

During the celebrations of Africa's Day, João Laurenço met on Saturday at a Brazilian hotel with African embassies and the Caribbean Community. "When we talk about insecurity on our continent, we look not only at Sahel but at the concern of terrorism, but also at the concern of the constitutional changes of the regime," said the Angolan President, who ended on Saturday a state visit to Brazilian capital. João Laurenço highlighted the current con…

ECOWAS pushes ahead with regional force amid Sahel terror surge – The North Africa Post

As jihadist attacks escalate across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is fast-tracking plans for a regional counter-terrorism force to confront the mounting security crisis. According to ECOWAS Commission president Omar Alieu Touray, preparations for the long-anticipated force are “in full gear,” with member countries ready to contribute troops. Finance and […]