Oluwatosin Jaiyeola, a guidance and counselling psychology graduate with experience in teaching, counseling, and community development, reflects on the state of democracy in Nigeria through her personal lens as a young citizen. In this piece, she shares her belief that while freedom is a cherished gift of democracy, it can only thrive when citizens pair...
Yiaga Africa has released its post-election assessment of the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election, raising concerns about several issues that affected the integrity and smooth conduct of the polls. The organisation highlighted widespread vote buying, voter apathy, and logistical challenges, including delays in the deployment of election officials and materials, and late opening...
Everywhere you turn, young Nigerians cry for change; on social media, in the streets, in conversations that always end with “this country is finished.” We talk about poor leadership, rigged systems, and a stolen future. But the truth is this: while the state has failed us, many of us have also failed or are failing...
In every voice lies a promise, in every gathering a dream, that democracy, when tended by its people, shall never wither. These words came alive in Brussels, Belgium, as the Democracy R&D 2025 Annual Conference gathered over 150 visionaries from across continents between October 14th and 17th. From deliberative democracy practitioners and civil society leaders...
About the program Yiaga Africa, with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF), announces the call for applications for the Civic and Political Organising Lab for young creatives. The lab sessions aim to inspire and mobilise creatives to promote civic engagement by producing content that promotes political education, civic activism, good governance, and social cohesion...
Are you a tech innovator, digital solution provider, or civic tech enthusiast committed to combating disinformation and amplifying citizen voices—especially those of women—in democratic processes? The Digital Democracy Exhibition is now open for applications from individuals, startups, and organizations in Accra, Ghana developing technological tools and innovations that enhance civic engagement, counter disinformation, and promote...
About the program Yiaga Africa, in partnership with WILAN Global and the Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) West Africa and with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), is excited to announce the ‘Young Women in Politics Organising Lab’ a leadership and organizing bootcamp designed to mobilize and support young women in...
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...
Are you 18–28 years old and passionate about politics, technology, or social justice?Do you want to shape the future of elections and democracy in Nigeria?Are you a resident in Abuja or Lagos? Yiaga Africa is designing something big, and we want your voice at the table.Join a 2-Hour Discussion with other bold and creative Gen...
