March 09, 2020
Africa: The Senate must reject the Anti-Social Media Bill, as it is unconstitutional and inconsistent with Nigeria's international obligations
Ladies and gentlemen of the Press, Read more »
September 05, 2019
West Africa: The Backpack
Salome (not her real name) looks forlorn and detached from the rest of the kids. Salome is a 10-year-old pregnant child, a survivor of sexual crime in the heat of the insurgency in… Read more »
May 17, 2019
Nigeria: How poor persons spend months, years in prison unjustly
•Man languishes in jail for 6 months for stealing juice worth N600 Read more »
May 13, 2019
Nigeria: Presidency Moves To End Kaduna Crisis
– As the conflict between farmers and herdsmen linger in Kaduna, the office of the Vice President, Proffessor Yemi Osinbajo has made moves to bring to an end the… Read more »
April 23, 2019
Senegal: How are young Africans engaging electoral processes? Lessons from Nigeria and Senegal
The months of February and March were both interesting and slightly turbulent for West Africa, with presidential elections taking place in Nigeria and Senegal. Both countries hold… Read more »
March 22, 2019
Nigeria: Nigerian Democracy's Uncertain Future
Last month, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, a 76-year-old former military general, won his second term in an election marred by low voter turnout, legal controversy,… Read more »
March 05, 2019
Nigeria: Roots of Nigeria's election violence
Elections are the battleground for resource control, which raises the stakes and likelihood of clashes. 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 »
February 20, 2019
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2019 - OSIWA Update
On the 16th of February, at about 2.30am the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the postponement of Nigeria's General Elections to the 23rd of February for… Read more »
January 17, 2019
Nigeria: Elections - NGO Engages 7,400 Religious Leaders As Educators On Proper Electoral Conduct
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), ReclaimNaija Grassroots Movement is to engage 7,400 religious leaders from all the states of the Federation to teach on civic and voter… Read more »
January 18, 2019
Nigeria: Religious Leaders Warn Against Impending Revolt
…Call for Greater Citizen Action to Check Drift Read more »
January 16, 2016
Nigeria: Civil Society - Staying True to Our Mission
Civil society groups have played a fundamental role in the development and promotion of democracy in Africa. In Nigeria their role in the fight against military dictatorship stands… Read more »
July 03, 2015
Nigeria: 2015 Presidential Elections in Nigeria - Did We Really Make It? or Have We Only Just Begun?
The much talked about 2015 Presidential elections in Nigeria has now come and gone. General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), the candidate of the opposition All Progressive Peoples Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Why the 2015 General Elections Reflect the Voice of the Ordinary Nigerian
The 2015 elections are now over. The ballot boxes have been put away, and the dust over the campaigning headquarters has now settled. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ballot Revolution!
Tuesday March 31, 2015, at about 1 am, the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room was looking less like a technical election-monitoring space and more like a mad house. Read more »
June 09, 2015
West Africa: Rethinking Economic Governance in South East Nigeria
Nigeria is going through a seismic change in its governance infrastructure and we are all a part of it. Today, it's up to us - individual citizens and affected communities alike -… Read more »
June 02, 2015
Nigeria: Making Nigeria's Change Count
May 29, 2015 stood out as one of the most important dates in Nigeria's history. For many, it was Nigeria's epiphany. Read more »
June 01, 2015
Nigeria: Civil Society to Monitor President With 'Buharimeter'
On Friday May 29th, 2015, a new Government was inaugurated in Nigeria. The activities leading up to the General elections climaxed on the 28th of March when citizens went out to… Read more »
February 06, 2015
Nigeria: Driving Change Through the RSVP - Register, Select, Vote Not Fight, Protect Your Vote Concert
From the womb to the cradle to the grave- music and the making of music remains an integral part of our human experience. Musicians who make different types of music infuse their… Read more »
February 03, 2015
West Africa: Situation Room Welcomes ICC Statement
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) welcomes the statement by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda on ICC's preparedness… 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 »
November 24, 2014
Nigeria: #Hackagainstebola Comes to Lagos
The second Editors Lab named #HackAgainstEbola, will be co-organized by the School of Media and Communication (Pan-Atlantic University), OSIWA (Open Society Initiative for West… Read more »
September 18, 2014
West Africa: Petroleum Pricing in Nigeria - What's the Problem?
What's the Issue ? 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 »