ECOWAS — Senegal builds a united West Africa

28 mai 1975 · Lagos (Nigeria)

On 28 May 1975, fifteen West African countries signed together the Treaty of Lagos and founded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Senegal is one of the founding members. ECOWAS promotes trade, the free movement of people and cooperation among its members. It plays an important role in the region's peace and stability.

Sources

• AllAfrica — 28 mai 1975, il était une fois la CEDEAO
• CEDEAO — site institutionnel officiel, historique

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