Analysis
Can ECO Succeed in 2027?
The ECO’s initial rollout may finally bring West Africa closer to monetary unity.
Hafsat Salihu
August 7, 2026
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The ECO’s initial rollout may finally bring West Africa closer to monetary unity.
Across the Sahel, military governments are exiting or redefining their relationships with international institutions, raising critical questions about accountability and the fate of human rights in the region.
Officials argue that private investment is essential to modernise infrastructure while the government retains ownership of the facilities.
Analysis indicates that imposing additional taxes on fuel and telecom services would exacerbate the country’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The move forms part of a broader crackdown which human rights groups warn threatens freedom of expression and association.
The report identifies juntas as the major perpetrator of human right violations in Africa
Civil society organisations play an indispensable role in protecting human rights and upholding the rule of law.
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