Sub-regional Security Challenge: ECOWAS and the War on Terrorism in West Africa

In recent years, the West African sub-region has been faced with a wave of terrorism, resulting in the death of hundreds of people, destruction of public and private properties, and the displacement of millions. In response, states and multilateral institutions within and outside the sub-region have...

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Published in:Insight on Africa 2019-01, Vol.11 (1), p.94-112
Main Author: Akanji, Olajide O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counterterrorism
Destruction of property
Political culture
Politics
Regional security
Regions
Security
Terrorism
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Summary:In recent years, the West African sub-region has been faced with a wave of terrorism, resulting in the death of hundreds of people, destruction of public and private properties, and the displacement of millions. In response, states and multilateral institutions within and outside the sub-region have developed and introduced different mechanisms to address the issue. This article, however, investigates the experience of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in counterterrorism in West Africa. The idea is not to go over the role of ECOWAS with a fine-tooth comb but to focus attention on the themes that have emanated from its different efforts to address the problem. Specifically, it examines the kind of issues and challenges ECOWAS has faced in the current international political environment and the factors that influenced its ability to respond effectively to these issues and challenges.
ISSN:0975-0878
0976-3465
DOI:10.1177/0975087818805842