The ECOWAS Commission, through the Early Warning Directorate, organized the annual retreat for field monitors of the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) in Lomé, Togo, from February 25 to 27, 2026.
With the aim of reviewing the data collection system and related challenges, the retreat reaffirms its strong commitment to early warning, preventive diplomacy, and the promotion of human security throughout the West African region.
The retreat takes place against a backdrop of complex and constantly changing dynamics in terms of human security in West Africa, a region characterized by the challenges of climate change, violent extremism, community tensions, governance, and transnational organized crime.
Given the various scenarios, the role of the ECOWARN system remains central to preventive diplomacy and the ECOWAS conflict prevention mandate.
