Cote d’Ivoire’s Opposition Leader Thiam Reclaims Party Leadership
Tidjane Thiam has been re-elected as head of the country’s main opposition party just days after resigning from the role. Thiam, who has faced legal hurdles since announcing his intention to run for president during the October polls, stepped down as leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally on Sunday. The 62-year-old was […]
Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Senegal, Mr Ousmane Sonko
On the occasion of your visit to Burkina Faso to participate in, among other diplomatic activities, the inauguration ceremony of the mausoleum of Thomas Sankara, a prominent figure of sovereignty in Africa, I wish to address you with respect, but also with profound concern regarding the situation facing our friends. You are undoubtedly already aware: […]
Mali Dissolves Political Parties As Opposition Figures Disappear
The country’s military junta has announced the dissolution of all political parties in the country. A statement said the action became necessary because the government was in the “process of reform” and that a law would be drafted to “manage political life in Mali”. The move comes after a national conference where parties reportedly granted military leader […]
WADEMOS Collaborates with ECOWAS to Organize Regional Conference on Sustainable Participation of Youth in Governance in the ECOWAS Region
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), in collaboration with ECOWAS and other development partners, has organized the maiden regional conference on sustainable participation of youth In governance in the ECOWAS region. The event, held in Ghana from May 7-9, 2025, was themed “Harnessing Youth Agency in Deepening Democratic Governance and Inclusive Development.” The gathering […]
WADEMOS Commends ECOWAS for Extending an Invitation to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to the Launch of ECOWAS @50
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) commends the initiative by ECOWAS to extend an invitation to the governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger for the official launch of ECOWAS’ golden jubilee in Accra. The Network supports the initiative by ECOWAS to ease tensions and foster diplomacy in a bid to sustain the common […]
Latest Release: WADEMOS 2023 Anual Report
In September 2022, CDD-Ghana officially launched the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) in Accra. Conceived as a regional democracy defense network with membership drawn from national and transnational civil society organizations in West Africa, WADEMOS seeks to build solidarity and mobilize collective action among its members and civil society generally, as well as engage […]
New Release: WADEMOS Inception Launch Report
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network was launched on September 16, 2022, in Accra, Ghana, on the theme “Countering Threats to Democracy in West Africa.” Countering the threats to democratic governance requires collective actions by both state and non-state actors, including regional and supranational organizations. Consequently, many interventions have been initiated by regional bodies such […]
Ghana Remains Important to US ‘No Matter What’ – U.S Ambassador to Ghana
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has emphasised that Ghana remains an important ally, despite recent changes in her country’s international trade relations. Her comments come in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sign executive orders authorising sweeping tariffs on many countries exporting to the American market. Ghana, which has […]
Niger’s Junta Withdraws from Lake Chad Anti-Islamist Force
Niger’s ruling junta has quit a regional force fighting armed Islamist groups in west Africa’s Lake Chad area, cementing an acrimonious split from former allies in the region. The decision to exit the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was announced in a bulletin on state television over the weekend. The move “reflects a stated intent […]
Liberia: President Boakai Criticized for Purchasing $300k Vehicles Amid Economic Hardship
Amid the dire economic struggles facing Liberians, the recent purchase of two luxury vehicles by President Joseph Boakai has ignited a fierce debate across the nation. The 2025 Lexus LX 700HR Super Ultra Luxury SUVs, valued at nearly US$300,000, have become a symbol of perceived hypocrisy, causing a public outcry as critics question the President’s […]