Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has been elected to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) next year, replacing Guinea-Bissau's Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Tinubu expressed his belief in democracy but acknowledged its challenges. He also pledged to take a strong stance against political coups in West Africa, as three ECOWAS member countries have experienced five coups since 2020. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, called on the juntas in these countries to adhere to agreed-upon deadlines for transitioning power to civilian leaders. Additionally, the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) lifted Mali's suspension, which was imposed in January 2022 due to the junta's intention to remain in power for an extended period.

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