ECOWAS: The Protocol Relating to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peace-Keeping and Security

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Focusing on the historical context, this seminar paper examines the significant role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in conflict resolution and peacekeeping in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights the adoption of a groundbreaking protocol in 1999 aimed at enhancing collective security, following three military interventions in the 1990s. The paper analyzes the implications of this protocol and its ambitious goals for managing conflicts and fostering peace in the region, reflecting on its impact on international relations and security dynamics.