Q. Which of the following Countries are part of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)?
- Egypt
- Tunisia
- Burkina Faso
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
4 and 5 only
Notes:
- ECOWAS, or the Economic Community of West African States, was established in 1975 with the goal of promoting economic integration among its member countries, which now number 15.
- Current Members: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sénégal, and Togo.
- The withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso marks the first instance in ECOWAS's history where member states have formally exited the organization, highlighting political shifts in the region.