August 18, 2020
West Africa: Covid-19 and Exceptional Political Situations in West Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic is the exception that proves the rule that ''tyranny begins where the laws[1] end''. West Africa has experienced exceptional situations, often as a… Read more »
July 17, 2020
West Africa: Ensuring inclusive governance and stability in Mali
Recent developments in Mali have brought international attention back to the lingering challenges of instability and distrust since the signing of Algiers Peace Accord in 2015. On… Read more »
February 22, 2019
Africa: West Africa's Democratic Tipping Point?
ABEOKUTA/MUNICH/FREETOWN/LILONGWE – The decision to postpone Nigeria's presidential election, made just hours before polls were due to open, has raised fears about the… Read more »
August 15, 2018
Mali: 2018 Presidential Elections - A Step Towards the Consolidation of Peace in Mali?
A turning point that marked Mali’s return to a democracy following the 2012 crisis was the presidential elections held in July 28th, 2013. Five years later, the main… Read more »
July 24, 2018
Mali: 2018 Presidential elections: A step towards the consolidation of peace in Mali?
A turning point that marked Mali’s return to a democracy following the 2012 crisis was the presidential elections held in July 28th, 2013. Five years later, the main… Read more »
February 11, 2015
West Africa: Sahel Website Helps Bridge Information Gap
On the ground training helps build local reporter capacity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Read more »