Question 45
West Africa and ECOWASThe membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) consists of
- A.12 countries
- B.13 countries.
- C.15 countries.
- D.16 countries.
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Answer: A (12 countries)
Explanation
ECOWAS had 15 member countries until January 2025, when Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger left. It now has 12 members, including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.