West African Civil Societies reaffirm commitment to counter regional “regression”
Civil society leaders, activists and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to counter regional “regression” and “weakening democracy” in the sub-region.
The Civil Society actors said their role in reversing the “democratic backsliding” in West Africa remained critical as without their actions and the involvement of citizens, the unfolding scenario could have worsened.
The civic actors, from West Africa, said this at the opening of a two-day dialogue spearheaded by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) in partnership with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MfWA), West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS).
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Source: GNA