This article examines the proposed ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) and argues that it is not a novel initiative but rather a continuation of existing efforts to address conflict and terrorism in the region. The author draws parallels between the ESF and similar standby forces established by other international organizations, such as the African Union Standby Force (ASF).
ECOWAS standby force : New wine in old wine skin , By Jideofor AdibeSPECIAL REPORT: Antimicrobial resistance crisis heightens in Nigeria, other countries ECOWAS standby force : New wine in old wine skin , By Jideofor AdibeThere is the fundamental question of what is really new about the proposed ESF under Tinubu, and whether it is merely new wine in old wineskin.
The ESF operates within the framework of the ASF. Like the ASF, it is supposed to be a uniformly trained Force, which is multidisciplinary . A partial legal basis is also given by Article 21 of the ECOWAS Protocol Relating to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security of December 1999.
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu became chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the regional body, there has been much talk about an ECOWAS Standby Force, with some wrongly making it seem like a novel initiative, while others discuss it as if it is the magic bullet that would destroy violent conflicts and terrorism in the sub-region.
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