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The decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to activate a regional standby force marks a significant shift in West Africa’s security posture. Military chiefs have agreed to deploy an initial 2,000 troops by the end of 2026 in response to escalating violence by cross-border armed groups. This reflects growing recognition that the region faces a systemic and transnational threat environment that exceeds the capacity of individual states. While the pro

More than two decades after it was first proposed by the Economic Community of West African States, West Africa’s single currency project is showing renewed institutional momentum. Central bank governors from 12 member states recently convened in Monrovia, Liberia, in what represents one of the most coordinated technical engagements in recent years to advance preparations for the Eco. The meeting brought together monetary authorities from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone

West Africa is entering the coming year under the weight of accumulated pressure from multiple governance and economic events in 2025. Political authority and regional institutions are strained, and social resilience is being tested by insecurity, economic hardship, and climate shocks. For policymakers, investors and analysts, the key question is where shocks to the system will occur, and the possible disruptions that may result from them.