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Senegalese president assumes ECOWAS leadership

Senegalese president assumes ECOWAS leadership

Summary

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the new leader of ECOWAS, the West African regional group. The article also mentions that nearly 19 million Nigerian children are out of school, partly due to fear of kidnappings, and that Tangier is hosting the International Photography Festival.

Key Facts

  • Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal, now leads ECOWAS.
  • ECOWAS is a regional group of West African countries working together on economic and political issues.
  • About 19 million children in Nigeria are not attending school.
  • Kidnapping threats are causing many children to stay away from classrooms in Nigeria.
  • Tangier city is holding the International Photography Festival, celebrating visual storytelling.
  • The news was shared by France 24 on July 20, 2026.
  • Other world stories mentioned include UK politics, Middle East conflicts, and sports events.
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