Meeting in Abuja on 14 December 2025, ECOWAS Heads of State and Government appointed Senegal as Chair of the ECOWAS Commission for the 2026–2030 term. Confirmed by the Ministry of African Integration, this first-ever mandate for Senegal reflects strong confidence from member states. The decision underscores Dakar’s diplomatic weight in West Africa and highlights President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye’s leadership at a pivotal moment for regional integration.
