President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has enlisted the support of Senegalese President Bassirou Faye to help resolve disputes with Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Faye’s visit to Ghana, following a trip to Nigeria, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and express gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for attending his inauguration in Dakar last April.
In January 2024, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso withdrew from ECOWAS after being suspended due to military coups in all three nations. They cited the organization’s departure from its founding ideals and Pan-Africanism as reasons for their sovereign decision.
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During a joint press conference at the Jubilee House after talks on Friday,May 17, 2024, President Akufo-Addo announced that Faye would lead renewed efforts to reintegrate the three countries into ECOWAS.
He emphasized Faye’s commitment to supporting ECOWAS’ efforts and reinitiating dialogue to bring the nations back into the union for further negotiations.
President Akufo-Addo praised Senegal’s democratic principles, highlighting Faye’s peaceful ascension to the presidency as a testament to the country’s commitment to democratic accountability, human rights, and the rule of law.
He expressed confidence in Senegal’s pivotal role in the development of the ECOWAS community, reaffirming their collective dedication to fostering peace and unity in the region.
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