Answer to Question #294544 in History for Bella Shom

Question

Identify the Challenges of ECOWAS in the quest for regional organisation in West Africa?

Answer 1

The challenges range from terrorism and violent extremism, to piracy, political instability, elections-related violence, drug trafficking or deadly viruses.

The critical challenges include member states internal insecurity, crime, illicit trading and smuggling across the borders. Also, ECOWAS security apparatus suffer from financial burden and political interference. ECOWAS forces receive insufficient training, lack of preparation and inadequate military equipment.