Senegal goes after Macky Sall Era Officials With Amnesty Law Change
Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday approved changes to the country’s amnesty law, potentially paving the way for the investigation and prosecution of security personnel and members of the former government suspected of abuses. 126 law makers – mostly members of the ruling Pastef party voted yes for the changes. Twenty legislators voted against the text after […]
Annual CSO Convening: Presentation on State of Democracy
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) organized its annual regional CSO convening in Accra, Ghana, from March 4-5, 2025. The conference, which was themed “Leveraging Solidarity Movement in Defense of Democracy across West Africa: Challenges, Lessons Learnt and Perspectives” brought together pro-democracy actors across the sub-region to reflect on the state of democracy in […]
Guinea: Giant portraits of Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry spark anger and questions
Guinea is not yet in an election campaign, but Conakry is already adorned with giant posters of the president of the junta, General Mamadi Doumbouya. On all the boulevards and avenues of the capital, posters display slogans glorifying the strongman of Conakry, except on the Le Prince highway which crosses the neighborhoods strongholds of the […]
Military Airstrike Kills 20 Terrorists in Northern Nigeria
At least 20 terrorists were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike targeting fortified camps along the Funtua-Gusau road in Katsina state, the Nigerian Air Force said Saturday. According to Kabiru Ali, deputy director of the Nigerian Airforce public relations, the operation was conducted after credible intelligence revealed the presence of a large group of terrorists […]
Guinea Bissau: West African CSOs Denounce Constitutional Manipulations
We, West African civil society organizations, and for the most part members of the West African Democratic Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), as a network committed to democratic values and the rule of law, vehemently condemn all constitutional and institutional manipulations in Guinea-Bissau and elsewhere in the region aimed solely at remaining in power. Any act of […]
Communique: Third Annual CSO Regional Convening
West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) held its 3rd Annual Regional Convening in Accra, Ghana, from March 3-4, 2025. This year’s Convening, on the theme “Leveraging Solidarity Movement in Defense of Democracy across West Africa: Challenges, Lessons Learned, and Perspectives,” drew participants from civil society organizations and other civic formations in all the countries in […]
Alassane Ouattara and John Mahama Hopeful for AES Countries’ Return to ECOWAS
Since January 29, the AES countries are no longer part of ECOWAS, but they still have time to reconsider their decision. Ghana, which has bolstered its relations with the Liptako-Gourma region, is ready to assist in welcoming the three nations back. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has called on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to rejoin […]
Ivory Coast Opposition Parties form Coalition Ahead of Presidential Poll
Dozens of opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance ahead of the country’s president poll due to take place in October. The Coalition for a Peaceful Alternation is hoping to push demands for electoral reform and impose a balance of power on the ruling party. Heavyweights include the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast […]
Mahama Vows to Relay Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s Concerns to ECOWAS Amid Strained Ties
President John Mahama says he has gained new perspectives on the concerns raised by three countries regarding their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He promised to relay these concerns to fellow leaders during the upcoming ECOWAS Summit. In a media briefing following a closed-door meeting with Burkina Faso’s military ruler, […]
President Mahama Calls for Closer Ghana-Niger Ties to Strengthen Security and Trade
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger security and trade relations between Ghana and Niger following discussions with Niger’s leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in Niamey. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page today March 10, 2025, Mr Mahama stressed the need for cooperation in addressing regional security threats and expanding economic opportunities. […]