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Policy Brief: Towards a Post‑Exit Transitional Framework for ECOWAS‑AES Relations.
On 29 January 2025, the year‑long notice by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger of denunciation of the Revised ECOWAS Treaty went into effect, marking their […]
Nigeria Charges Six People with Treason Over Independence Day Coup Plot
Six people in Nigeria, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason for attempting to overthrow President Bola […]
Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader, vows inclusive government
The junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau in a coup in November has vowed to bring the revolutionary PAIGC party into government and has released […]
The Real Coup in Benin? Succession Without Political Change
Patrice Talon has now completed two terms in office, in line with Benin’s constitutional limit. As a result, he is expected to step down at […]
Forget Democracy, Burkina Faso Military Leader Traore Says
Burkina Faso’s military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that “people need to forget about democracy” and that “democracy […]
Ivory Coast’s President Says He Will Seek Fourth Term in Office
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, as tensions rise over the exclusion of […]
WADEMOS, NDI Kickoff Next Gen Initiative Focused on Reforms
We are excited to announce that the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has partnered with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to create a regional […]
WADEMOS Demands Justice and Due Process for Detained Human Rights Defender Dr. Sarah Bireete in Uganda
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has received reports concerning the arrest and detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete, a distinguished human rights lawyer, constitutional […]
West African Csos Intensify Demands For Democratic Restoration In Guinea-Bissau
Following our November 27, 2025, statement condemning the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network, a network of over 45 civil society […]