The credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may depend heavily on who are the new leaders appointed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This formed the backdrop of the roundtable convened in Abuja by Yiaga Africa, with support from the European Union. The dialogue brought together civil society leaders, academics, and former electoral commissioners...

In a room buzzing with energy, accents from across West Africa bounced off the walls. From Sierra Leone’s gentle sing-song to Ghana’s British-infused diction, the 12th edition of Yiaga Africa’s Community Organizing Institute (COI) felt less like a conference and more like a reunion of destiny-shapers.  This wasn’t just any gathering. It was a convergence...