ECOWAS, AU Forge Stronger Security Talks Ahead of Crucial Consultative Meeting. By Raymond Enoch
In a bid to strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security, the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ambassadorial level has engaged in high-level discussions with the Peace and Security Secretariat of the African Union Commission ahead of the Second Joint Consultative Meeting on Peace and Security, scheduled for May 16, 2025.
Leading the ECOWAS delegation is H.E. Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to ECOWAS and current Chairman of the MSC at the Ambassadorial level. The engagement marks a critical step in harmonizing regional and continental approaches to pressing security challenges across West Africa and the wider continent.
Discussions between the two bodies focused on aligning strategic priorities, deepening institutional collaboration, and enhancing joint response mechanisms to address escalating threats such as terrorism, unconstitutional changes of government, and cross-border conflicts.
“This engagement reinforces our commitment to building resilient institutions that are capable of responding decisively to threats facing our communities,” said Ambassador Nuhu, emphasizing the importance of unity and coordination between ECOWAS and the African Union.
The upcoming Joint Consultative Meeting is expected to solidify shared strategies and recommend actionable policies that reflect the collective will of member states. Observers note that these engagements underscore a growing synergy between sub-regional and continental efforts to maintain peace, foster stability, and promote sustainable development across Africa.
The outcome of tomorrow’s meeting is expected to set a benchmark for future multilateral cooperation on peace and security matters across the continent.
