November 20, 2014
West Africa: West Africa's Local Medical Community to Lead Fight Against Ebola
As the Ebola epidemic continues to wage thousands of deaths across West Africa and clinical trials are underway, a consortium of local West African leaders with scientific… Read more »
October 17, 2014
Africa: How to Keep Money Power Out of Elections
Since the 1980s and early 90s the majority of African countries have held open, competitive and inclusive elections. This marks remarkable progress compared to the preceding… Read more »
October 10, 2014
West Africa: A Robust International Response to the Ebola Outbreak Is a Legal Obligation
Last week the UN Security Council declared the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa "a threat to international peace and security". As the world body met to discuss the most… Read more »
September 18, 2014
West Africa: Petroleum Pricing in Nigeria - What's the Problem?
What's the Issue ? 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 »
September 01, 2014
West Africa: A Call for Appointment of ECOWAS Special Envoy on Ebola
Civil Society Statement on the Current Ebola Crisis in West Africa: Read more »
June 24, 2014
West Africa: Should Africa Limit Presidential Terms?
In a democracy, is it justifiable to restrict the number of terms for heads of states? This is a key question that periodically rises to the forefront in a majority of Sub-Saharan… 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 »
May 19, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Reforms Needed Before 2015 Polls
At the end of March 2014, Ivorian President Alassane Outtara declared in Abidjan that "we are determined to ensure that [the 2015 elections] are transparent and truly democratic".… Read more »