ECOWAS: The incoming team in seminar with Birame Diop, Saccoh, and Ibn Chambas

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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ECOWAS: The incoming team in seminar with Birame Diop, Saccoh, and Ibn Chambas

The ECOWAS leadership team, led by General Birame Diop, is meeting in Abuja from September 1 to 4, 2026, for a seminar aimed at strengthening institutional cohesion. Former leaders, including Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas and Ms. Rahamatu Kady Saccoh, are sharing their experiences with the new team. This four-day program aims to translate strategic priorities into concrete actions for West African populations.

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