West African leaders on Sunday kept sanctions imposed on Niger after a July military coup and demanded progress towards a short transition to civilian rule before easing the measures. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) leaders met for a summit in Nigeria's capital Abuja with the»»»

ECOWAS has resolved to progressively ease the sanctions imposed on Niger based on the outcomes of the engagement by the committee of Heads of state with the CMSP. This resolution was contained in a communiqué read by Dr Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, at the end of the 64th ordinary se»»»

**West African leaders met in Abuja, Sunday (Dec. 10) for talks on their region which faces a deepening political crisis, growing threats from jihadist wreaking havoc in the Sahel and criticism of its leadership in some member countries. ** The political crisis in Niger was high in the agenda. A co»»»