Nigeria seeks closer ECOWAS, Sahel ties to fight terrorism

Nigeria’s Defence Minister calls for unified ECOWAS Sahel security alliance to combat terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crimes across West Africa.

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August 4, 2026 · 21:15 · 5 min read

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister calls for unified ECOWAS Sahel security alliance to combat terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crimes across West Africa.

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