We join The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) to condemn the arrest of Daniel Ojukwu of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Journalism is not a crime and laws such as the Cybercrime Act should not be weaponized to intimidate & harass journalists.
#FreeDanielOjukwu

This #WorldPressFreedomDay , we celebrate the journalists we support - young and adult, professional and citizen, regional, community and Indigenous - and the critical work they do to tell the truth based on reliable and accurate information. go.undp.org/ZiJ

#PressFreedom

From the front lines to the headlines journalists bring us the news and should be able to do so freely.

This World Press Freedom Day we acknowledge their triumphs and trial.

#press freedom day #press freedom #supportjournalists #supportfreepress #press #media #Arisenews

Democracies need tenacious storytellers, like journalists and editorial cartoonists, who challenge us to think critically and help shape public discourse. Their work shines a light on important issues, exposes injustice and helps hold leaders accountable.

To commemorate World…

'Freedom of the press is not just important, it is imperative for a functioning democracy.” – John F. Kennedy.'

As we celebrate this year's #PressFreedomDay , let us continue to be unrelenting in our quest to ensure that our press operates freely and without fear.

'The steady decline in the turnout of voters in Nigeria’s elections, despite technological and other electoral progress, is worrisome and signals eroding public trust in the electoral umpire.'

Read more: dailytrust.com/decline-in-vot…
#ElectionReformsNG

How can the different election stakeholders in Nigeria improve its electoral process and work towards restoring citizen trust in our elections?
Here are some of the recommendations that are contained in our report, 'Electoral Trust Restored?'
You can download the full report…

The #NotTooYoungToRun Hub in the University of Lagos held an interactive event on Friday on how young people can be effective advocates & activists in their spaces. Increasing youth political inclusion is than just being candidates and elected government officials but also…

Are you ready to make your voice heard?
CODEO is gearing up to observe the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) exercise by the Electoral Commission Of Ghana Got questions about the registration process? We've got you covered!
Check out our Q&A series on the BVR.

#GhanaElection2024

'We want government to create a form of uniformity to ensure LG elections have four-year tenures like other elective positions in the country. This will ensure that state governors do not have the right to decide when to hold elections or not.'

Yiaga Africa advocates 4-year tenure for…

Tomorrow in Abuja, we will be hosting #NotTooYoungToRun, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa in a panel session on 'Rethinking Youth Participation in Governance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Samson Itodo is an experienced community organizer and development practitioner with…

Welcome to the Month of May.
In the last month, we focused on initiatives to deepen democracy by improving elections at the federal and state levels.
You can read all about that and more here:
bit.ly/YiagaApril2024

Happy Workers Day to workers everywhere, and especially to the amazing people that make up our team.
We continue to thrive because of your dedication to achieving our vision of a democratic and developed Africa where the people are engaged.
#WorkersDay

'Peaceful transitions not only strengthen democratic norms but also establish positive precedents for the continuity of governance – an important lesson for the African continent.'

Our Africa Division Intern, A. wrote this brilliant op-ed on what lessons African…