Sanctions against the West African country of Mali could soon be lifted after the leaders of last month's coup agreed to stand down to allow a handover to civilian rule. <br /><br />An accord was signed on Friday between the military and a regional group of nations.<br /><br />The coup's leader, Captain Amadou Haya Sanogo, said a period of transition is needed to restore democracy:<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
