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 »
May 23, 2019
Liberia: Two LAS Officials In Senegal For Capacity Building Training
The Executive Director of the Liberia Albino Society (LAS), Patricia Logan and Clarence Success Clay are currently in Dakar, Senegal attending a three-day intensive capacity… 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 »
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 »
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 »
November 17, 2017
Senegal: Building Community Support for Drug Users Using Mobile Cinemas
Waves of dialogue in West Africa on drug policy reform with the ultimate goal of decriminalizing drug use and possession for personal use have been making headway. Progress is… 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 »
January 10, 2015
West Africa: #HackAgainstEbola in Dakar - 14/15 January
On the 14th and 15th January, the third edition of #HackAgainstEbola will be co-organized by Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), the Union for Francophone Press (UPF),… 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 »