El-Ghassim Wane says understanding political context is crucial. Decisions made by regional organizations cannot be fairly assessed without considering the political realities in which they operate.

Coups are complex political events. Understanding why they happen, who supports them, and how they unfold requires deep engagement with historical grievances and power struggles.

Africa's future depends on leveraging its demographics, resources, and political agency. The challenge is ensuring these advantages translate into long-term stability and prosperity.

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The countdown continues! In just 9 days, Africans will gather in Abuja for the 2nd continental African Public Square (APS) Debate — an open forum tackling the dynamics of Africa’s regional integration and its path toward shared development. #AfricanPublicSquare #ECOWASat50

New questions: urgent realities... Here are some signpost for the ECOWAS@50 gathering. #ECOWASat50 #PeoplesECOWAS #Africanpublicdebate

The African Public Square Continental debate kicks off with remarks from Funmi Olonisakin, who welcomes the delegates and notes that change is the most stable currency of life. As we celebrate ECOWAS at 50, we recognise that West Africa and the whole world are changing rapidly.

Dr J. Kayode Fayem, Co-founder of Amandla Institute. There’s an urgent need to address pressing issues affecting ordinary civilians, as poverty and instability. ECOWAS needs to transition from being an elite-driven organisation to one that addresses these issues on the ground.

The APS is an idea; we are a centre of ideas, ideas expressed by people. We celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ALC.Shuvai Busuman

The roof cannot uphold the house — the foundation has outgrown the institutions. Dr Titilope Ajayi argues that regional organisations are not a necessity for Africa’s future. #AfricanPublicSquare #ECOWASat50

When examining the continental free trade area and the Abuja treaty, it is evident that they are based on a gradual process. We should recognise that when African integration is achieved, regional groupings become redundant. #PeoplesEcowas

Dr Penda Diallo notes that the majority of our youth see high unemployment across the ECOWAS region. Our universities are not teaching students innovative technologies that will equip them for the future, such as AI 1. There is a connection paradox 2. There is a resource paradox

I wrote a poem inspired by this photo 😔 #Sudan #SaveSudan #Sudani #Sudan_War_Updates