ECOWAS to deploy 1,650-strong standby force for counterterrorism in 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to deploy 1,650 personnel from its Standby Force (ESF) in 2026 as part of a new sub-regional counterterrorism initiative. This decision follows an agreement by ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence on the funding modalities during a recent meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking...
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