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.

Ivory Coast President Ouattara to Stand for a Fourth Term in Office
Three months before Ivory Coast’s presidential election, long-standing leader Alassane Ouattara has announced he will be standing for a fourth