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The 16 pages that link to Economic Community of West African States, each with the reason it gives.

• NigeriaRelated: Nigeria is a major member whose diplomacy and economy influence the organization’s regional role.

• West AfricaRelated: It gives the region a formal framework for trade, diplomacy, and security cooperation.

• Burkina FasoRelated: Burkina Faso’s membership and withdrawal have shaped its regional diplomacy.

• MaliCompared with: Mali’s withdrawal in 2025 marked a break with this established regional bloc.

• GuineaNarrower topic: ECOWAS has shaped regional responses to political crises in Guinea.

• African Continental Free Trade AreaCompared with: ECOWAS provides a regional trade framework nested alongside AfCFTA commitments.

• Sierra LeoneRelated: Sierra Leone works with regional partners through ECOWAS.

• Côte d’IvoireRelated: Côte d’Ivoire participates in this regional economic and political bloc.

• Guinea-BissauRelated: Its mediation and membership connect Guinea-Bissau to regional diplomacy.

• The GambiaRelated: The Gambia uses this organization for regional diplomacy, trade, and security cooperation.

• Second Liberian Civil WarRelated: Its mediation and peacekeeping efforts helped move the conflict toward negotiations.

• AbujaRelated: Abuja hosts ECOWAS institutions and serves as a center for regional diplomacy.

• Gnassingbé EyadémaRelated: Regional diplomacy became important during the political crises surrounding Eyadéma’s final years and succession.

• History of The GambiaNarrower topic: Its intervention helped enforce the 2016 election result and secure the transfer of power.

• History of West AfricaRelated: It represents postcolonial efforts to build regional cooperation across inherited borders.

• Ibrahim TraoréRelated: ECOWAS imposed sanctions and pressed Traoré's government to restore civilian rule.