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Sierra Leone: ECOWAS delegation pledges commitment to democracy


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A high-level delegation from the Commission of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS Commission) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has pledged commitment to entrenching democratic culture in West Africa.…

Sierra Leone: President Bio Reiterates Commitment to Democracy, Peace


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In the early hours of Sunday 26th November, 2023 morning, Sierra Leone’s capital city, Freetown, was rocked by a security breach at the Military Barracks at Wilberforce. Undeterred, President Julius Maada Bio has addressed the nation,…

Nigeria’s Role in Deepening Democracy in West Africa


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When Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu emerged as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on July 9, 2023, he came with the promise to ensure an end to the unconstitutional truncation of democratic rule in…

No Plans To Invade Niger Republic- ECOWAS Commission


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Dr. Omar Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, has emphasized that the regional organization has not announced any intention to engage in warfare against the citizens of Niger Republic, nor has it formulated any strategies to…

Niger junta vows return to democracy within 3 years


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Almost a month after generals deposed Niger's elected president, the political crisis hasn't been resolved. The Coup leader and head of the ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) addressed the nation on Saturday…

President Tinubu Firmly Committed to Democracy- VP Shettima


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Kashim Shettima, Nigeria's Vice President, has guaranteed that President Tinubu's administration is devoted to deepening democracy in the country. Vice President Shettima made the guarantee on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the…

Nigerien PM seeks international support to restore democracy


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Niger Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, appealed to the international community to help his country restore democracy. Speaking to journalists, Mahamadou said that Niger…

Myanmar military grants partial pardon to democracy champion Kyi


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Myanmar's ruling military pardoned has jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi on five of the 19 offences for which she was convicted but she will remain under house arrest, state media and informed sources said. The pardons mean six years…

Former Chairman of INEC Commends NILDS’ Strides in Democratic Values


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The former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies' (NILDS) strides towards entrenching democratic values in the country and…

ECOWAS Court conference ends with recommendations to solidify region’s democracy


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Adoba Echono, Banjul, Gambia The ECOWAS Community Court’s 2023 International Conference on Zero Tolerance for Unconstitutional Change of Government, (UCG) in West Africa, has ended in Banjul, the Gambian capital with wide ranging…