Economic Community of West African States

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Economic Community of West African States: Facts & Related Content

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ECOWAS Parliament meets to tackle impact of Sahel states exit • Apr. 29, 2025, 2:05 AM ET (The Point)

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Also Known As	ECOWAS
Date	May 1975 - present
Headquarters	Abuja
Areas Of Involvement	international trade

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European Union United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization OPEC Commonwealth World Health Organization League of Nations World Trade Organization United Nations Security Council ASEAN