From politicians violating human rights to repressive laws and downright violence, the civic space in many West African countries
Mareme Ndour believes in duty; her duty to manage and lead her colleagues and organisation more effectively as Deputy
In line with our mandate to capacitate civil society actors in the sub-region, WACSI organised a 5-day training on Evidence Based
The Senate Committee Chairman on Youth and Sports has called for the decriminalisation of drug use and to consider it from a public health perspect
Dr. Annick Sidibe, a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow (MWF) from Burkina Faso has joined WACSI as the Immunisation Advocacy
Decades after the Beijing Women’s Conference in China, gender equality continues to face stiff resistance across sectors of
Over the month of July, the West African civic space has been very dynamic. Many of its actors undertook key actions to improve the lives
This publication showcases leadership stories from various communities within West Africa. The stories highlight the growth and influence of young
“I used to focus on just myself, completing my daily tasks without considering a holistic approach to enhance my organisation’s
“It was an honour to be a Next Generation Intern with WACSI”, said Cesaltina Travares Sa, after completing a six-month internship at
The editorials are analytical write-ups on topical themes and emerging issues relevant to West Africa and the development sector
Since 2015, WACSI hosts two students from the Ghana Institute of Languages every month. During this period, these students work at
In the early hours of Monday 30 July 2018, 16 participants from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) paid a
“I was prone to outbursts, lacking tact and an unapologetic disposition”. These were the words that came to mind about Moussa when his..
Civil society in West Africa, Cameroon and Chad continued to pursue divergent mandates and face unique challenges, as reflected in
It is very essential for students to think of new ways to set themselves apart from other equally qualified and skilled candidates as competition f