• Strengthening Regional Cooperation: IFDC and ECOWAS signed an MoU to advance sustainable agricultural development across West Africa and the Sahel. • Advancing Soil Health: The agreement places is centered on soil health, supporting policy implementation, knowledge sharing, and ag initiatives. Participants at the MoU signing celebrate a renewed partnership to strengthen soil health and transform agriculture across West Africa and the Sahel. IFDC COO Bayella Thiam emphasized the importance of the partnership between IFDC and the ECOWAS Commission in aligning efforts to strengthen soil health, food security, and food sovereignty. Both IFDC and ECOWAS aim to accelerate progress toward healthier soils, stronger food systems, and improved livelihoods for millions of farmers and rural households.