A group of anti-corruption institutions has asked President to tackle three major corruption scandals
West Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles
West Africa is a core region of democratic progress in the world and also a region where many of the challenges to better and more widespread world democracy are evident. West Africa here will include fifteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Nigerian content on Democracy Chronicles is so extensive, it won't be automatically included here, just click the link above. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
4,000 Guinea-Bissau Marchers Seek President’s Resignation
People protested in Guinea-Bissau’s capital calling for President Jose Mario Vaz to step down
Delay Seems Likely For 2017 Liberia Presidential Elections
Liberia’s National Elections Commission will commence unveiling the list of certified candidates
Gambia’s Exiled President Accused of Massive Public Theft
Gambia used a court order to seize assets belonging to exiled former President Yahya Jammeh
Ghana’s Democratic Credentials Make it a Role Model For Africa
The change of power through the ballot box in Ghana is an unparalleled success story
Regional Support For Vote Sparks Talk of a Gambia Model
Despite success, some question the wisdom of ECOWAS intervening on behalf of the people of the Gambia.
Gambian President Jammeh Steps Down Month After Election
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh agreed to step down, heeding international calls to recognize an election loss
West African Democracy Club Pushing Gambia Power Transfer
Representatives of ECOWAS have failed to convince Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to give up power
Yahya Jammeh and the 2016 Gambian Election Deadlock
The African story is a sad one. A billion Africans are trapped in the hands of a few mad men who have taken the continent hostage. A good example is Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia.
International Election Monitors Cleared to Monitor Ghana Voting
National Electoral Commission approves plan for global watchdogs to monitor Ghana voting