Fifty years after its creation, ECOWAS faces a new and complex equation: how to remain a driving force for integration in a region shaken by political upheavals, social tensions, and climate challenges? Beyond scripted speeches, the moment calls for concrete answers and tangible proof of relevance. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission, shares his reading of the current landscape, the priorities under way, and how ECOWAS intends to adapt without betraying its founding mandate.
