West Africa's political landscape just got a fresh leader! 🇸🇳 Senegal scored a major diplomatic win this week by securing the presidency of the ECOWAS Commission for 2026-2030 – marking its first time ever steering this influential regional body.
The decision came Sunday during ECOWAS' 68th annual leaders' meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye vowing to strengthen economic integration and security across member states. 💼🕊️
"This isn't just Senegal's victory, but our collective commitment to a united West Africa," Faye declared, thanking fellow leaders for their trust. His to-do list? Implementing regional policies, coordinating development programs, and repping ECOWAS on the global stage. 🌐
Fun fact alert: ECOWAS now operates with 12 members after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger exited in January 2025. Will Senegal's leadership help mend fences? 👀 The world's watching as this young nation (average age: 19!) steps into its biggest regional role yet.
