The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is one of eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) recognized by the African Union (AU). Until ...

A single ECOWAS currency would be a major and ambitious undertaking, with many potential benefits. An effective regional mechanism for gathering macroeconomic and financial data, along with ...

Ecowas had set a deadline of 2027 for the creation of its single currency, the eco, but its member states are still a long way from achieving convergence criteria. In September 2024, the block decided ...

BAMAKO, Mali — West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the ...