The ECOWAS Commission: Working towards a Sustainable and Prosperous West Africa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been working towards the economic and political integration of West African countries since its establishment in 1975. One of the key institutions in this process is the ECOWAS Commission, which is responsible for implementing the […]

  Introduction: The United Nations’ human rights framework provides a legal foundation for promoting and protecting the rights of individuals around the world. The framework comprises nine core treaties that establish legal and other mechanisms to hold governments accountable in the event they violate human rights. In West Africa, all 15 countries have ratified the […]