The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
What is ECOWAS?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa. Established on May 28, 1975, in Lagos, Nigeria, ECOWAS aims to promote economic cooperation and integration among its member states.
Member Countries of ECOWAS
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
Objectives of ECOWAS
ECOWAS has several key objectives, including:
- Promoting economic cooperation and integration
- Creating a common market
- Establishing a common currency
- Promoting peace and security
- Protecting human rights
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