This week’s ‘Eye on West Africa’ features stories on the ongoing political developments in #Niger and #Mali and highlights the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network’s call to West African leaders to demonstrate a greater commitment to press freedom and civil liberties. We also provide updates on Togo’s parliamentary election.

Minister Says Dozens of Civilians Killed in Togo since January by Al Qaeda Affiliate
As insecurity spirals in Togo, the country’s foreign minister says a group affiliated with Al Qaeda has killed at least