Leaders of the e West African subregional bodyECOWAS have ended an emergency meeting.A communique at the end of the conclave reveals that steps are being taken to deepen the democratization process in the subregion as the bod has maintained its pressure on the new leaders of Mali and Guinea Bissau to ensure ultimate return of democracy.
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EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF ECOWAS HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 26 avril 2012
FINAL COMMUNIQUE
1. At the invitation of H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire and Chairman of ECOWAS, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an Extraordinary Session in Abidjan, Republic Cote d’Ivoire, on 26 April 2012.
2. The Summit was convened to examine the political, security, and humanitarian situations in Mali and Guinea Bissau.
3. The following Heads of State and Government or their accredited representatives attended the Summit:
