March 09, 2020
Africa: The Senate must reject the Anti-Social Media Bill, as it is unconstitutional and inconsistent with Nigeria's international obligations
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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 »
November 29, 2018
West Africa: Promoting Social Accountability in West Africa
– In West Africa, there are numerous examples of how citizens and civil society groups hold their government, private sector actors and development partners… Read more »
August 28, 2018
West Africa: OSIWA Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa is happy to announce the appointment of Ayisha Osori as the new Executive Director of the Foundation. Read more »
June 02, 2018
Africa: Open Society Foundations Announce Summer 2018 New Executives Fund Recipients
NEW YORK—Eight newly appointed leaders of nonprofit organizations, in countries ranging from the United States to Senegal, have been awarded New Executives Fund grants to… 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 »
September 08, 2015
West Africa: Term Limits in West Africa - Civil Society Organizations to Urge ECOWAS
The West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) seeks to push the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take the step of adopting term limits at Community level. Read more »
July 09, 2015
West Africa: Fraternité Matin and Osiwa Executive Director Discuss the Foundation's Work in Cote d'Ivoire
Tell us about OSIWA. Its mission and vision; its strategic objectives and focus areas. Read more »
June 22, 2015
West Africa: Justice for Al-Bashir
For some, the flight of President Omar al-Bashir from a military airfield in South Africa on Monday morning was another blow to the prestige of the International Criminal Court,… Read more »
June 12, 2015
West Africa: Curbing Transfer Mispricing - a Regional Approach
Every year, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) loses billions of US dollars because some subsidiaries of multinational corporations based in the region pay less… 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 »
March 06, 2015
West Africa: Call for Proposals - Advancing Human Rights Through Higher Education
The Higher Education Support Program (HESP) of the Open Society Foundations invites proposals for projects that enhance the role of university communities in the advancement of… 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 15, 2014
Niger: Osiwa and PWYP Call On Niger to Immediately Release Rotab Activists
Update - All arrested activists were freed on Friday evening, but they will be summoned by a judge this week. We remain vigilant. 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 »