The Economic Community of West African States-better known as ECOWAS, has faced major tests in recent years: military coups, stalled regional integration, and growing pressure to defend democracy across the region.

Since July 2022, a new leadership team has been steering the bloc with promises of reform and "shared prosperity. But with their term set to end in July 2026, how much progress has really been made - and what challenges still lie ahead?  

Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Global Affairs Analyst Paul Ejime.

The Economic Community of West African States-better known as ECOWAS, has faced major tests in recent years: military coups, stalled regional integration, and growing pressure to defend democracy across the region.
Since July 2022, a new leadership team has been steering the bloc with promises of reform and "shared prosperity. But with their term set to end in July 2026, how much progress has really been made - and what challenges still lie ahead? &nbsp;
Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Global Affairs Analyst Paul Ejime.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.