New Zealand, Israel recalled its ambassadors to both nations and cancelled an aid programme in Senegal.
“The two leaders announced an end to the crisis between their countries,” a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office said.
ECOWAS also announced it had in principle approved Morocco’s request to join the group, despite Moroccan King Mohamed VI refusing to attend the summit due to the presence of Netanyahu, according to Rabat’s foreign ministry.
Sirleaf hailed the contribution of ECOWAS forces in restoring peace in her country, wracked by a bloody civil war from 1989-2003.
“This marks a turning point in the post-conflict recovery in the reconstruction of our country,” she said. “Many ECOWAS citizens made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for the uninterrupted peace we continue to enjoy.
But she warned: “Today, terrorist attacks are endangering the stability in our regions.”
On Saturday a Gambian protester died of gunshot wounds after being shot as supporters of former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh clashed with ECOWAS forces, deployed in the country since January.
