July 19, 2026
Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio.
Faye emerged as chairman on Sunday during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where regional leaders gathered to deliberate on key political, economic and security issues affecting West Africa.
Meanwhile, Biram Diop has been appointed the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, replacing Dr Omar Touray.
The summit, attended by leaders from across the region, is expected to focus on strengthening regional integration, enhancing cooperation and promoting solidarity among the peoples of West Africa.
