ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, in spite of global economic challenges, and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026. According to him, inflation, though still elevated in some member states, has declined in others due to coordinated monetary policies and improved food supply conditions. “Our debt-to-GDP ratio has also declined modestly, reflecting strong nominal growth and improved macroeconomic management,” he said. He further noted that global growth slowed in 2025 and uncertainty remained high, even as inflation eased slightly, but said Africa had continued to demonstrate resilience. On governance, Touray said ECOWAS supported several member states, including Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, in electoral preparations, transitions and reforms.