March 03, 2016
West Africa: Benin 2016 - Bringing Salient Institutional Flaws to the Fore
Benin's Constitutional Court postponed the Presidential election scheduled for 28th February to 6th March 2016 due to the inability of the Liste Electorale Permanente… Read more »
February 01, 2016
West Africa: Appeals for Reform of Drug Policies
A recent news story cited Ghana's Deputy Superintendent of Police, David Selom Hukportie, as bemoaning the formidable challenges he faces trying to destroy marijuana farms across… Read more »
April 16, 2015
Africa: Does Limiting a President's Term Help a Nation?
Over the past ten years or more, heads of states across many of Africa's new democracies have attempted to modify their country's constitutions to prolong their mandates. Read more »
November 28, 2014
West Africa: West Africa Faces Severe Risks in 2015 As Six Countries Head to the Polls
As citizens from six West African countries head to the polls to elect new heads of state in 2015, key regional and international decision-makers have started laying the groundwork… Read more »
September 09, 2014
West Africa: Global Report Calls for Action On Undertrial Detention
A new report is calling for global action to combat the overuse of pretrial detention, highlighting its devastating impact on the well-being of both individuals and communities. Read more »
June 04, 2014
West Africa: Dangers Lurk in Constitutional Reviews
A significant moment has arrived in West Africa that cannot be overlooked. At least six countries in the sub-region are currently undergoing constitutional review processes,… Read more »