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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have long played a critical role in strengthening democratic governance across Africa. As watchdogs, advocates, mobilizers, and service providers, these groups often fill the gaps left by government institutions, holding leaders accountable and amplifying the voices…
In this edition of the programme, our focus was on two issues. First, our guest Ibrahima Kane, legal and governance expert, unbundles all about the adopted interpretative Amnesty law in Senegal. Also, we will be speaking with Civil society actors…
The media plays a crucial role in strengthening democracy in West Africa by promoting transparency, accountability, and civic engagement. As the “fourth estate,” the media serves as a watchdog, exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and governance failures while holding leaders…
During the week, West Africa Democracy Radio held the first in a series of webinars on The Trump Government Executive Orders: Freezing International Aid – What Impact and Lessons for Africa? It was an open forum that saw experts and…
In the fourth industrial revolution, it is evident that advancement in technology and digitization is a critical tool to enhance developments in all sectors. In this revolution, New Media plays a significant role in deepening democracy and citizens engagements, facilitating…
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. This is the call for this year’s theme: unlocking equal rights, power…
We are turning our attention to the developing political situation in Guinea Bissau. It all started when Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló announced on February 23, 2025, that the country’s presidential election would take place on November 30. The decision…
In the fourth industrial revolution it is evident that advancement in technology and digitization is a critical tool to enhance developments in all sectors, and with its adoption by various governments across the subregion and world at large in a…
This week it has been all about World radio day. There were also a big stories from Ghana where the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Ken Ofori-Atta, former finance minister under the immediate past government as a fugitive. We…
Freedom of expression, a key tenant of democracy in recent times has been stifled by various government machinations on the sub-region and the continent at large. Citizens who recognize this constitutional right and exercise it in various forms, particularly contractively…
The trio of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced that they are exiting ECOWAS with immediate effect. The divide within West Africa between the unstable Sahelian countries and the stable Coastal countries is now widening dramatically. What does this “exit”…
Several coups and military takeovers have hit the subregion over the last 24 months, raising questions about the capacity of both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote democracy and peace. In…
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