Governance

Democracy in West Africa: Beyond Elections, Toward Accountability

Posted on by Samuel Odebowale
Democracy in West Africa: Beyond Elections, Toward Accountability

West Africa has become a region of contrasts. On one hand, we see regular elections, peaceful transitions, and leaders who claim democratic legitimacy. On the other, we witness coups, corruption, and institutions too weak to protect citizens. Reports from NAN and APS highlight rising frustration: democracy is being reduced to ballots, while accountability and governance remain neglected. Citizens deserve more than election day rituals — they deserve governments that serve them every day.   Elections…

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ECOWAS Integration: Stop the Political Lip Service

Posted on by Newsroom Operations
ECOWAS Integration: Stop the Political Lip Service

For decades, West African leaders have spoken of integration as if it were already achieved. From the promise of a common currency to the dream of seamless trade and free movement, citizens have been told that ECOWAS is building a united region. Yet the reality is starkly different. Borders remain hostile, trade barriers persist, and the much‑touted Eco currency is still a mirage. Reports from APS and NAN highlight ECOWAS’s repeated struggles to respond to…

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