ECOWAS Leaders Elect Senegal President Faye as New Chairman

Senegal President, Bassirou Faye, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.

 His election took place during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Sierra Leone on Sunday.

 Faye succeeds Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, who previously led the regional bloc.

Bio became ECOWAS Chairman in June 2025 after Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, completed his two-term leadership of the organisation, and the new leadership is expected to continue promoting cooperation and integration among West African nations.