ECOWAS, Algeria to hold discussions on political, security situation in West Africa, the Sahel

ECOWAS and Algeria have agreed to hold regular discussions on the political and security situation in West Africa and the Sahel, as well as the plight of irregular migrants. According to the statement released by the APO media group it follows on from an invitation from the Algerian authorities and an audience between Minister ATTAF with Dr. Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, who expressed his satisfaction at the willingness and commitment of the Algerian authorities to contribute to resolving the problems and challenges facing the West African region and the Sahel.