West African regional leaders meeting under ECOWAS in Sierra Leone reaffirm their commitment to launching a single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. According to reports from different outlets, the decision is presented as a major step toward deeper economic integration across West Africa, including stronger regional trade and support for sustainable growth. The announcement also comes alongside broader policy discussions within the bloc. In addition to the currency timeline, sources say leaders address regional concerns such as xenophobia and discuss measures to strengthen security and cooperation among member states. While the outlets agree on the 2027 target and the context of the meeting, they do not provide detailed information in the provided text on implementation plans, participating countries, or specific operational timelines for the currency rollout beyond the year specified. The overall message across sources is that ECOWAS leaders use the meeting to confirm the long-discussed ECO single currency schedule and link it to wider regional economic and social priorities.