Eye on West Africa (May 04 – May 18).p
This edition of Eye on West Africa features an announcement from the Burkina Faso junta to commence consultations for the transition to civilian rule. It also highlights WADEMOS’ campaign to spotlight the human rights violations in Burkina Faso and the latest from Chad’s presidential elections. Have a good read. Download here
LATEST: Status of Human Rights Defenders@Risk
Across the sub-region, we are witnessing violations of human rights and the shrinking of the civic space. In some instances, governments and military juntas have cracked down on activists, political opponents, academics, and citizens who dare to stand up to them and oppose or criticize their policies or interventions. While some have been released following […]
Human Rights Defender@Risk: Verification Report on the Unlawful Detention of Maitre Guy Herve Kam
Arrest and Illegal Detention of Maître Guy Hervé Kam On the night of January 24, 2024, Maître Guy Hervé Kam, prominent human rights activist and co-founder of WADEMOS Network member, Balai Citoyen was kidnapped at the Ouagadougou airport by men in civilian clothes, in stark contravention of Article 6 of Regulation No. 005/2014/CM/UEMOA on the […]
Fully Funded: RFLD Training Program for Journalists in West and Central Africa
The West and Central Africa Regional Journalists Training on Reporting and Engaging with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders is a pivotal activity aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in the region to report effectively on human rights issues and engage with key stakeholders. […]
WADEMOS Convenes Virtual Workshop to Validate Gender Assessment Study
The West African Democracy Solidarity Network is organizing a strategy and validation workshop with its members and partners to review findings and provide feedback to influence the final gender assessment report. A comprehensive gender analysis study, the report aims to assess the status of gender equality and women’s empowerment within the region. The study also […]
Eye On West Africa (April 29 – May 3) (ENG)
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.
World Press Freedom Day: WADEMOS Calls on West African Leaders to Demonstrate Stronger Commitment to Press Freedom and Free Speech
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, with the theme: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis, calling on leaders in the West African sub-region to demonstrate stronger commitment to the protection of the rights of journalists and civic […]
WADEMOS Draft Report on Senegal’s March 24 Presidential Election
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network embarked on pre-election and election-day missions to Senegal ahead of its presidential election. The purpose of WADEMOS’ interventions for the 2024 Senegal election was to mobilize sub-regional support and interest in the electoral process. The just-ended election was considered a groundbreaking one, as it was the first time in […]
WADEMOS Condemns Timing of Recent ‘Constitutional Reforms’ by Togolese Parliament; Calls for the Strengthening of Democratic Practices in the Country
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), a network of pro-democracy national and transnational civil society organizations operating in the West African region, is concerned by the recent adoption by the National Assembly of an amendment to Togo’s 1992 constitution, which essentially provides for a parliamentary regime in place of the semi-presidential regime enshrined in […]
WADEMOS Bulletin: 2024 First Quarter Newsletter
Our first quarter newsletter highlights our footprint and impact in the sub-region. It encapsulates our work on the Next Gen Initiative, Senegal’s presidential election, and involvement in sub-regional and regional events and discussions that are designed to strengthen and advance democracy. It also gives a sneak peek into our second activities, including our work on […]