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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) continue to play a vital role in shaping peace and resolving conflicts across West Africa. In countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, Civil Society Organization (CSOs) s have mediated ethnic and religious tensions, championed reintegration…
In this edition, we will focus on 2 issues: the candidacy of President Ouattara in the October election and the just-concluded maiden edition of the Sahel Governance Forum. Cote d’Ivoire is on edge following the announcement by incumbent President Alassane…
In the digital age, misinformation spreads faster than ever—especially during elections, when emotions run high and political stakes are even higher. From doctored images to deepfake videos and misleading headlines, fake news has become a dangerous tool for political manipulation,…
In this edition, we zero in on two unfolding stories shaping headlines and public discourse. First, we examine the resignation of Nigeria’s former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—a move stirring conversation…
In the heart of West Africa, the promise of democracy often collides with the harsh reality of hate speech and ethnocentrism. From Ghana to Nigeria, Senegal to Côte d’Ivoire, the rise in divisive rhetoric threatens not only peace but the…
In this edition, we turn our attention to Nigeria, where a new political realignment is making waves ahead of the 2027 general elections. The formation of a broad alliance under the African Democratic Congress, or ADC, has brought together several…
Côte d’Ivoire, once marred by post-election violence and deep political divisions, has emerged as a compelling case study for the role of mediation in fostering peaceful democratic processes. From the 2010-2011 post-election crisis that claimed thousands of lives to the…
This edition of the programme is special as we turn the spotlight on a regional giant that’s marking half a century of existence — ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States. Formed in 1975 with a bold vision of…
Despite the ongoing fight for gender parity and encouraging civic participation in national discourse, the participation in women voters in various elections across the subregion remain marginalized, although they constitute the larger population. In West Africa and beyond, the power…
The show is loaded in this edition as we will be looking at 2 issues. First, our guest Ibrahima Kane, legal and governance expert, will be unbundling all about the adopted interpretative Amnesty law in Senegal. Also, we will be…
This debate explores the critical role that Generation Z—the world’s youngest, most connected, and most diverse generation—can play in redefining and safeguarding democracy. In an era of digital transformation, rising authoritarianism, and shifting civic values, Gen Z is emerging not…
In this edition of Citizens’ Hour, our concern has been drawn to the recent and growing propaganda efforts do more than boost the image of coup leaders—they are reshaping public opinion about democracy itself. In many of these countries, citizens…
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