Press Release
PRESS RELEASE: ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT, H.E. GENERAL BIRAME DIOP, MEETS WITH AFRICAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MALI AND THE SAHEL
ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT, H.E. GENERAL BIRAME DIOP, MEETS WITH AFRICAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MALI AND THE SAHEL
ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT, H.E. GENERAL BIRAME DIOP, MEETS WITH AFRICAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MALI AND THE SAHEL
Abuja, Nigeria, 09 October 2026: The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. General Birame DIOP, received the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for Mali and the Sahel and Head of the AU Mission for Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL), H.E. Dr. Mamadou TANGARA during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the AU, ECOWAS and the Sahelian States in addressing regional security challenges, strengthening political dialogue, and advancing sustainable development across the Sahel and West Africa.
Dr. TANGARA congratulated General DIOP on his appointment as President of the ECOWAS Commission, describing it as a vote of confidence in his competence and leadership. Noting that General DIOP assumes office at a critical time marked by rising terrorism, global tensions, threats to multilateralism, and other challenges in West Africa, he pledged the AU’s support to ECOWAS in addressing these issues. In response, H.E. General Birame DIOP thanked Dr. TANGARA for the visit and expressed appreciation for the AU’s continued partnership with ECOWAS. He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation and coordination with the AU to promote peace, security, and democratic governance across the region.
The ECOWAS Commission President highlighted the importance of strengthened regional and continental solidarity in responding to the various challenges in parts of the Sahel and West Africa. He noted that effective collaboration among African institutions and Member States remains essential to addressing shared challenges, humanitarian concerns, and the need to accelerate socio-economic development. Both leaders emphasized the need for sustained engagement with Member States and international partners to support efforts aimed at restoring stability and fostering inclusive development across the regions.
Every second brings Nigerians closer to exercising their democratic right and shaping the future of our nation.
Exercise your democratic right responsibly, peacefully and lawfully.
Channel
DO YOU WANT TO WHISTLEBLOW, REPORT FRAUD, THEFT OR INJUSTICE OR INTIMIDATION? SEND US YOUR STORY/REPORT TO NEWSDESK@MEDIATODAY.NG
