Special Edition: WADEMOS Newsletter – 2024 Recap
In this edition, we recap some of our 2024 activities and recount the milestones we achieved with your support and collaboration. In 2024, WADEMOS’s work will span its thematic areas: human rights, political transitions, elections, gender, youth, inclusivity, rule of law, and constitutionalism. Read the newsletter below: Read the French version here:
WADEMOS Congratulates the People and Government of Ghana on the Peaceful Political Transition
WADEMOS Network, a leading West African pro-democracy Civil Society Organizations (CSO) network heartily congratulates the people and Government of the Republic of Ghana for yet another milestone in its democratic architecture, following the successful round of peaceful and transparent general elections and a smooth political turnover. The country, recognized as a beacon of hope in […]
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations Urges the Authority of Ecowas Heads Of State to be More Diligent in Implementing Reforms Including the Standardization of Term Limits
A coalition of civil society organizations in West Africa has called on ECOWAS to strengthen its credibility by successfully implementing reforms essential to maintaining its legitimacy and becoming the ECOWAS of the people. In a sub-regional context marked by growing challenges to democratic governance, abuse of human rights, instability, and threats of disintegration, the civil […]
Joint Statement: Election Observation Missions Congratulate Ghana for a Successful 2024 General Elections
The civil society election observation missions from East and West Africa congratulate the people of Ghana on the generally successful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections on December 7, 2024. At a time in the region when elections and political transitions have been a major source of instability and tension, Ghana’s election provides a […]
WADEMOS Condemns the Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Moussa Tchangari by the Nigerien Authority
We, the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), unequivocally condemn the recent abduction of Mr. Moussa Tchangari, a prominent journalist and secretary general of the Alternative Espaces Citoyen (AEC). On Tuesday, December 3, armed men in civilian clothes, surrounded his home, preventing access and forcibly taking him to an unknown location upon his return from […]
Guinea’s Stalled Transition: Assessing Progress and Challenges Three Years After Coup
Three years post-coup, Guinea’s path to civilian rule remains uncertain. From delayed elections to rising human rights abuses, skepticism grows. The draft constitution introduces reforms but raises concerns about democratic sincerity. Read more:
Coalition of West African Civil Society Organisations Deploys Delegation to Observe 2024 Ghana Elections
A joint civil society delegation from the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) and the West Africa Election Observation Network (WAEON) will embark on an Election Solidarity Mission to Ghana from Friday, December 6, to Monday, December 9, 2024, as the country goes to the polls on December 7. Led by Rev. James Lahai, the […]
‘DemoCreatives’ Leave Lasting Impression at 12th Global Assembly of World Movement for Democracy
Participants at the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy were treated to great artistic displays and a demonstration of the power of arts in building democratic resilience globally. Attended by a joint team from the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), the delegation also […]
WADEMOS, CDD-Ghana to Showcase ‘DemoCreative’ at World Movement for Democracy Global Assembly in South Africa
In collaboration with the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) is thrilled to join participants from across the world in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy. The World Movement for Democracy is a global network of civil society activists, scholars, […]
Briefing Paper: Parliamentary Elections in Senegal
Senegal is heading towards legislative and presidential elections that will take place on 17 November 2024 across the entire territory. As coalitions, parties, and movements sharpen their speeches and strategies, the stakes are high: to ensure diverse and democratic representation within the National Assembly. Following his election on 24 March, the President of the Republic […]