The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency in the region, citing a surge in coups and attempted mutinies.
The announcement was made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja.
Touray stressed the need for “serious introspection on the future of our democracy” and a stronger focus on regional security, pointing to recent instability in countries like Guinea-Bissau and Benin.
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