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The Real Coup in Benin? Succession Without Political Change
Patrice Talon has now completed two terms in office, in line with Benin’s constitutional limit. As a result, he is expected to step down at […]
Forget Democracy, Burkina Faso Military Leader Traore Says
Burkina Faso’s military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that “people need to forget about democracy” and that “democracy […]
Ivory Coast’s President Says He Will Seek Fourth Term in Office
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, as tensions rise over the exclusion of […]
WADEMOS, NDI Kickoff Next Gen Initiative Focused on Reforms
We are excited to announce that the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has partnered with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to create a regional […]
WADEMOS Demands Justice and Due Process for Detained Human Rights Defender Dr. Sarah Bireete in Uganda
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has received reports concerning the arrest and detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete, a distinguished human rights lawyer, constitutional […]
West African Csos Intensify Demands For Democratic Restoration In Guinea-Bissau
Following our November 27, 2025, statement condemning the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network, a network of over 45 civil society […]
WADEMOS Condemns Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau and Calls for Adherence to Regional Frameworks on Unconstitutional Changes of Government
The West African Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) condemns the coup in Guinea-Bissau. The Network further decries the increasing tendency of the military to interfere in […]
WADEMOS Engages National College of Defense Studies on the Future of ECOWAS and the Sahel
The National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) in Ghana, last week, hosted the WADEMOS Network Coordinator, Paul Osei-Kuffour, for a special lecture on the theme […]
Guinea’s Junta Suspends Three Main Political Parties
Guinea’s military junta has suspended three major political parties, including that of former president Alpha Conde, for three months ahead of a controversial constitutional referendum […]