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 Lagos, Nigeria developing technological tools and innovations that enhance civic engagement, counter disinformation, and promote...

About the programYiaga Africa, in partnership with WILAN Global and with support from 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 politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively. The Young Women in Politics...

Yiaga Africa invites members of its community of organisers and young activists to apply for the Community Organising Incubator Fund. The Community Organizing Incubator Fund is launched to support democracy projects designed by civic actors in the alumni community to promote the right to protest, digital rights and election reforms in West Africa. The fund...

Yiaga Africa, in collaboration with AfricTivistes and supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), hosted the “Building Solidarity” Conference in Dakar, Senegal from July 8 to 9. The event which brought together over 30 leaders and representatives from civil society organizations, pressure groups, and international donors across 19 African countries, aimed to foster a...

*By Ana’ayi Jennifer Danbagai Democracy in the African continent has suffered major setbacks over the last few decades. The coup trends across Sahel West Africa; Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger in the last four years have not only destabilized local democracies but also burdened regional blocs with protecting democratic integrity across the continent.   With...

In its continuous effort to uphold the tenets of democracy across the African continent, Yiaga Africa hosted the Africa Global Democracy Coalition Forum on Wednesday to discuss regional perspectives on democracy, exploring opportunities, challenges, and future directions for democratic governance in Africa.  The forum which held in Accra, Ghana, was in collaboration with The Carter...

Appel à candidatures : Chargé de programme Afrique (francophone) Localisation : Afrique de l’Ouest Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 19st Février 2024 Type de contrat : Contrat de service à temps plein Département : Division africaine  Niveau du poste : Cadre des officiers Langues requises : Français (obligatoire), anglais    Durée du contrat initial...

By Chinemerem Onuorah In the last three years, Africa has witnessed a series of successful military takeovers of governments, with six countries affected, while  Sudan and Sierra Leone experienced inconclusive and failed coup attempts respectively. Traditionally, coup d’etats have been viewed as unconstitutional and violent, instilling fear and apprehension among citizens of the affected nations....

Today, we would like to join the rest of the world to specially celebrate the role that young women and men play as essential partners in change. The International Youth Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges and problems facing the world’s youth and how young people can be empowered to provide...