ECOWAS meeting in Abuja draws to a close as the unfolding crisis in Niger shows no signs of abating

<p>West African defence chiefs plan a possible military intervention in Niger if coup leaders don't stand down. Also in this edition: Ethiopia's government has declared a 6 month state of emergency in the region of Amhara, after clashes between the country's military and local milita groups. And finally, Congolese athletes have a new spring in their step, with government spending millions on brand new sports facilities in time for the latest Francophone Games. </p>