The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), will convene a Regional Consultation in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, from 24 to 26 September 2025, under the theme “The Future of Political Stability, Peace and Security in West Africa”. The consultations are being held in the context of the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS, marking five decades of regional cooperation and integration. While the Accra consultation will focus on “The Future of Democracy, Constitutional Order and Good Governance”, the Bissau meeting will address the region’s priorities on “Peace, Stability and Security”. This process is firmly anchored in ECOWAS Vision 2050: ‘A Community of Peoples – Peace and Prosperity for All’. It reflects the commitment of the ECOWAS leadership to place citizens at the centre of regional integration, ensuring that peace, stability and prosperity remain the guiding priorities of the Community.