Military chiefs from ECOWAS member states will meet in Dakar, Senegal, from November 16 to 18 to discuss regional security threats and strengthen cooperation among West African armed forces.
The meeting comes as countries across the region face persistent attacks by armed groups and growing cross-border insecurity, increasing pressure for coordinated military responses.
The 45th session of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff will bring together senior military officials to review defence priorities and make recommendations to the regional bloc.
Senegal’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Oumar Wade, who has chaired the committee since October 12, will lead the meeting.
Senegalese Defence Minister Yankhoba Diémé is expected to preside over the opening ceremony on November 16, while the closing session is scheduled for November 18 at Camp Dial Diop.
The visiting military chiefs are also expected to attend Senegal’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on November 19.
