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West African leaders meet in Sierra Leone on regional cooperation
Leaders from West African countries gathered in Sierra Leone for an ECOWAS summit focused on security and political coordination. The meeting follows the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc.
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The meeting addressed security and political challenges across the region. The summit occurs after Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdrew from ECOWAS. Officials said the departures created ongoing tensions within the bloc.
security and political coordination Participants discussed measures to strengthen cooperation on security matters. The agenda included political stability issues affecting multiple member states. The bloc continues to operate with its remaining members following the three-country exit. No specific agreements were announced at the close of the reported sessions.
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