ECOWAS
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Intro |
ECOWAS is an African regional body/continental body formed in year 1975 consisting of 15 countries whose mission is to achieve "collective self-sufficiency" for its member states by creating a single large trading bloc through an economic and trading union. It also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region.. |
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Brief |
It was established on 28 May 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria. The secretariat is based in Abuja, Nigeria. The highest decision making structure is the Authority of Heads of State and Government of Member States and meets once annually. |
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Official Website |
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Read more |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_Community_of_West_African_States |
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