Eye On West Africa (March 24 – April 05) (ENG)
Women In Politics Forum Newsletter: March Edition
Dear cherished reader, We are super excited to share our March 2024 Newsletter of Women In Politics Forum (WIPF) with you! This edition is filled with captivating articles and updates on the latest happenings within our organization. Did you know that the Women In Politics Forum is 10 years old this year??? In this newsletter, […]
Wademos Congratulates Senegal’s New President; Calls for Commitment to Democratic Values and Regional Cooperation
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), a network of over 45 pro-democracy civil society organizations, across the West Africa region, proudly congratulates the people of Senegal for their commitment and resilience despite significant threats to the country’s democratic governance and extends our profound congratulations to His Excellency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his inauguration as […]
Situational Report: Constitutional Reform by the Parliament of Togo on March 25
The report provides an overview of the controversial constitutional reform of March 25 in Togo, as adopted by the parliament. It highlights challenges arising in the aftermath of what has been described as a constitutional power grab and outlines key issues and concerns raised by the new constitution. Recent developments include a reaction from the […]
WADEMOS Empowers 15 West African Youth to Champion Democracy and Promote Positive Change
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has mentored 15 young activists selected from across West Africa under its Next Gen Initiative. The Initiative is designed to empower and equip the next generation of leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote positive change and strengthen democracy in West Africa. The six-month mentorship program, […]
WADEMOS Network Coordinator’s Goodwill Message at the Regional Citizens Dialogue Program for Preventing Unconstitutional Changes of Government in West Africa
Paul Osei-Kuffour, the WADEMOS Network Coordinator, has pledged WADEMOS’ commitment to the Regional Citizens Dialogue Platform on Preventing Unconstitutional Changes of Government in West Africa believing that it will strengthen synergies and resilience among institutions in responding to the threat. He said this at an event held in Nigeria from February 27-28, 2024, that brought […]
Eye On West Africa (February 24 – March 2) (ENG)
WADEMOS Brief on Guinea’s Transition Process: Two Years On
1.0 BackgroundOn September 5, the National Committee for Reconciliation and Development (CNRD) led by Col. Doumbouya announced a takeover citing allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and constitutional manipulation by President Conde’s government to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit. After several negotiation efforts led by ECOWAS and supported by civil society, the CNRD […]
WADEMOS Network Commends ECOWAS for Repealing Sanctions; Calls on Sahelian States to Reciprocate the Gesture
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), a network of pro-democracy national and transnational civil society organizations operating in the West African region, welcomes the decision taken by the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS during its extraordinary summit held in Abuja on February 24, 2024, to lift sanctions imposed on […]
Burkina Faso: Progress and Problems after Two Years of Transition
Leaders of Burkina Faso’s two coups in 2022 both cited insecurity and various forms of misgovernance as reasons for their military takeovers. Both promised to restore constitutional order by June 2024, as agreed in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-coordinated transitional framework. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who led the second coup and is the […]