NGBirame Diop, the newly appointed President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has pledged to restore unity within the regional organization and strengthen ties with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This comes amid the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS, which Diop acknowledged as a challenge but emphasized that geographical and security ties between ECOWAS and the AES necessitate continued collaboration. Diop highlighted shared concerns such as terrorism, migration, and environmental issues, stressing the importance of joint efforts to address these challenges. He also committed to working with Senegal to resolve the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau and outlined priorities for his tenure, including enhancing institutional efficiency and securing additional funding for ECOWAS programs. Diop encouraged regional solidarity and unity despite cultural and historical differences.
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