News & Media
WADEMOS Congratulates Parliament of The Gambia for Upholding the Ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The WADEMOS Network, a network of over 35 pro-democracy national and regional level CSOs across the ECOWAS sub-region, lauds the rejection of the bill seeking to lift the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) by the parliament in The Gambia. We celebrate this as a demonstration of The Gambia’s resilience and commitment to promoting and […]
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Statement by Civil Society Organizations and Civic Actors in West Africa to the 65th Ecowas Heads of State and Government Summit
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), in collaboration with Tournons la Page (TLP), West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), and other pro-democracy actors across […]
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The DemoCreatives Concept & Launch
DemoCreatives is an initiative designed to harness creatives’ unique talents and influence – musicians, poets, actors, playwrights and artists, etc – to promote and advocate […]
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Fully Funded: RFLD Training Program for Journalists in West and Central Africa
The West and Central Africa Regional Journalists Training on Reporting and Engaging with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Special Rapporteur […]
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World Press Freedom Day: WADEMOS Calls on West African Leaders to Demonstrate Stronger Commitment to Press Freedom and Free Speech
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, with the theme: A Press for the Planet: […]
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WADEMOS Condemns Timing of Recent ‘Constitutional Reforms’ by Togolese Parliament; Calls for the Strengthening of Democratic Practices in the Country
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), a network of pro-democracy national and transnational civil society organizations operating in the West African region, is concerned […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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WADEMOS Urges Strict Compliance with Senegal’s Constitutional Council Ruling on Presidential Election Postponement
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), a network of pro-democracy national and transnational civil society organizations across the West Africa region, having monitored and […]