Niger Coup: WADEMOS Network Supports Calls for the Immediate Hand Over of Power to a Civilian Government
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network deeply regrets the unfortunate development in Niger with the unconstitutional takeover of power through a coup d’état by security forces in the country, making it the fifth successful coup since the country’s independence in 1960. The WADEMOS Network considers the coup d’état an assault on the sovereignty and stability […]
WADEMOS Hosts Two-day High-level Conference on Democratic Decline and Political Transition in Francophone West Africa
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network is set to hold a two-day high-level conference in La Cote d’Ivoire focused on the political climate within the ECOWAS sub-region. The conference, which is on the theme “Democratic Decline and Political Transition in Francophone West Africa”, is expected to take place from August 1-2, 2023. The conference will […]
Call for Applications: WADEMOS Next Gen Initiative
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network is excited to announce that it is welcoming applications for its Next Gen Initiative. The Initiative, a six-month mentorship program, is designed to empower and engage young leaders and activists in West Africa, to promote and strengthen democracy in the region. The program is thoughtfully designed to encompass a […]
WADEMOS Calls for Swift Action on the Review on the ECOWAS Protocols and Presidential Term Limits
On July 9, 2023, the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of States and Governments will be held in Guinea Bissau. This will be the second ordinary meeting of the Heads of States and Government since the coup d’état in Guinea. At the Summit in Accra, in September 2021, and as part […]
Statement Delivered by the Acting Network Coordinator of WADEMOS on behalf of West African CSOs During the Second PSC, ECOSOCC and Civil Society Consultative Meeting
Paul Osei-Kuffuor, the Acting Network Coordinator of the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network has reaffirmed the Network’s commitment to continental peace and security, particularly on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa. Paul Osei-Kufuor made this known when he delivered an address at the second PSC, ECOSOCC and Civil Society Consultative Meeting held in […]
WADEMOS Calls on Macky Sall to Pull Senegal Back from the Brink of Ruin
President Macky Sall is expected to address the people of Senegal, and by extension, the world, today, July 3, 2023, on his intention or otherwise of extending his term in office beyond its constitutional limit. Given the recent carnage on the streets of Dakar and the lingering prospect for further destruction of lives and property, […]
WAEON & WADEMOS Support National Election Watch (NEW)-Sierra Leone in Demanding for the Release of All Polling Station-Level Results to Enhance Transparency and Allow for Independent Verification and Analysis
The West African Election Observers Network (WAEON) and the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) commend the people of Sierra Leone for holding peaceful elections on June 24, 2023. WAEON and WADEMOS support the call made by NEW for the ECSL to release all polling station-level results in the spirit of transparency and allow for […]
WADEMOS Calls for Tolerance and Transparency Among Political Parties, ECSL, and Citizens in the Ongoing Result Tallying and Declaration Process
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) commends the people of Sierra Leone and the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) for conducting an election that was generally peaceful and calm. WADEMOS urges all Sierra Leoneans to remain calm and patient and uphold democratic values as the ECSL prepares for the final declaration of the […]
STATEMENT: Call for Political Parties, ECSL, and Stakeholders to Foster Dialogue, Pursue Peaceful Conflict Resolution, and Mitigate Tension Pre- and Post-June 24 Election
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), embarked on a pre-election solidarity mission to Sierra Leone ahead of its forthcoming presidential, parliamentary, mayoral, and local council elections scheduled for June 24, 2023. The mission, which took place from May 15 – 18, noted the high level of mistrust coupled with the spread of misinformation and […]
WADEMOS Launches Democracy Opportunity Support Fund (DEMOS-Fund) to Support Pro-democracy Activities in West Africa
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) is excited to announce the official launch of the Democracy Opportunity Support Fund (DEMOS-Fund) today, June 1, 2023. The DEMOS-Fund is a WADEMOS flagship initiative established to respond to early signs or warning indicators of democracy deterioration within the very fragile socio-political context in the West Africa sub-region […]