Speaker Jatta Calls for Stronger Regional Unity at ECOWAS Parliament Session

Speaker Jatta calls for stronger regional unity at ECOWAS Parliament session

Addressing the opening session, Speaker Jatta said West Africa is facing major challenges, including terrorism, democratic setbacks, weak intra-regional trade and the growing impact of climate change.  He said these issues require a united, strategic and sustained response from Member States and regional institutions. Speaker Jatta said the ECOWAS Parliament remains a vital platform for democratic expression, oversight and people centred advocac…

ECOWAS parliament must lead united response to Sahel terror threat, says Speaker FTJ

By Kebba A.F. Touray Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta warns of strain on democracy, climate pressures and stalled regional trade as West Africa faces a “moment of profound consequence.” The speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has called for a “unified, strategic and sustained response” to the growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism across the Sahel, warning that the crisis is testing both state capacity and regional…