EU-AU summit: Ghana's Akufo-Addo calls for 12-month transition in Mali

Asked about Burkina Faso, which experienced a coup last month, the Ghanian president expressed optimism about a swift transition to civilian rule, noting that the junta had "moved very quickly" to engage in consultations. 

He also warned the coup leaders in Guinea, which saw a military takeover last September, that new ECOWAS sanctions could be forthcoming if they do not provide a timetable for a transition "as soon as possible".

Finally, Akufo-Addo insisted that military coups in West Africa are unacceptable, saying "we do not want this contagion to spread". He added that the issue of third presidential terms was also "a matter of concern" for the region.

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