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West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) based in Dakar, Senegal is the main hub for news from West Africa and the Sahel. Broadcasting in English and French.

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The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has criticized what it calls external political pressure aimed at restricting its right of access to the sea. Read more: wadr.org/aes-bloc-conde…

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has criticized what it calls external political pressure aimed at restricting its right of access to the sea.

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🚨 The Ghana Armed Forces confirms the disappearance of a GAF Helicopter Z9 en route from Accra to Obuasi with 3 crew & 5 passengers on board. Contact attempts have failed. Further details to follow. #Ghana #AviationNews #GAF

🚨 The Ghana Armed Forces confirms the disappearance of a GAF Helicopter Z9 en route from Accra to Obuasi with 3 crew & 5 passengers on board.
Contact attempts have failed. Further details to follow.
#Ghana #AviationNews #GAF
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has dismissed an appeal by opposition leader Maurice Kamto, upholding the rejection of his candidacy for the October presidential election. Read more: wadr.org/cameroon-court…

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has dismissed an appeal by opposition leader Maurice Kamto, upholding the rejection of his candidacy for the October presidential election.

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🌊 Can the Blue Economy create new jobs for West Africa? Join Abdullahi Hassan on #Enviroscope as we explore its potential for sustainable employment. 📅 Thu, Aug 7 | 🕢 7:30 AM GMT 📻 94.9FM Dakar | 🌐 wadr.org #WADR #BlueEconomy

🌊 Can the Blue Economy create new jobs for West Africa?
Join Abdullahi Hassan on #Enviroscope as we explore its potential for sustainable employment.
📅 Thu, Aug 7 | 🕢 7:30 AM GMT
📻 94.9FM Dakar | 🌐 wadr.org
#WADR #BlueEconomy
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Ghana is in mourning following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including key government ministers. Read more➡️: wadr.org/ghana-declares…

Ghana is in mourning following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including key government ministers.

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As Côte d’Ivoire celebrates its 65th Independence Day today, President Alassane Ouattara has pledged a peaceful, secure, and democratic presidential election in October 2025. Read more➡️: wadr.org/ouattara-assur…

As Côte d’Ivoire celebrates its 65th Independence Day today, President Alassane Ouattara has pledged a peaceful, secure, and democratic presidential election in October 2025.

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In Guinea, the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) has initiated talks with political parties and civil society groups in preparation for the upcoming constitutional referendum set for September 21, 2025. Read more: wadr.org/guinea-electio…

In Guinea, the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) has initiated talks with political parties and civil society groups in preparation for the upcoming constitutional referendum set for September 21, 2025.

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Niger and Chad have pledged to strengthen cooperation across key sectors following a high-level meeting between Niger’s transitional President Abdourahamane Tiani and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Niamey. Read more➡️: wadr.org/niger-chad-dee…

Niger and Chad have pledged to strengthen cooperation across key sectors following a high-level meeting between Niger’s transitional President Abdourahamane Tiani and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Niamey.

Read more➡️: wadr.org/niger-chad-dee…
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In Togo, the Martin Luther King Movement (MLK) has voiced strong concerns over the continued ban on public demonstrations, calling it a violation of fundamental rights and freedoms. Read more: wadr.org/mlk-movement-s…

In Togo, the Martin Luther King Movement (MLK) has voiced strong concerns over the continued ban on public demonstrations, calling it a violation of fundamental rights and freedoms.

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Liberians are voicing strong opposition to a proposed fee policy at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, the nation’s largest referral health facility. Read more: wadr.org/liberians-prot…

Liberians are voicing strong opposition to a proposed fee policy at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, the nation’s largest referral health facility.

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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two senior government ministers. Read more➡️: wadr.org/mahama-promise…

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two senior government ministers.

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Opposition leader Tidjane Thiam of Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI party has called for national dialogue ahead of the country’s crucial October presidential election. Read more➡️: wadr.org/pdcis-tidjane-…

Opposition leader Tidjane Thiam of Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI party has called for national dialogue ahead of the country’s crucial October presidential election.

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Thousands of Liberians took to the streets of Monrovia on Thursday in a powerful demonstration against the country’s worsening drug crisis. Read more➡️: wadr.org/liberians-marc…

Thousands of Liberians took to the streets of Monrovia on Thursday in a powerful demonstration against the country’s worsening drug crisis.

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In Senegal, the former ruling party, the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has fiercely criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s economic recovery plan. Read more: wadr.org/opposition-sla…

In Senegal, the former ruling party, the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has fiercely criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s economic recovery plan.

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🇬🇭 Ghana sets timelines to honour victims of the helicopter crash. 🗓️ Aug 9: National Gathering 🗓️ Aug 10–14: Signing Books of Condolence 🗓️ Aug 15: State Funeral at Black Star Square 📻 wadr.org | 94.9FM Dakar #WADR #Ghana

🇬🇭 Ghana sets timelines to honour victims of the helicopter crash.
🗓️ Aug 9: National Gathering
🗓️ Aug 10–14: Signing Books of Condolence
🗓️ Aug 15: State Funeral at Black Star Square
📻 wadr.org | 94.9FM Dakar
#WADR #Ghana
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is in Turkey this week to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. Read more: wadr.org/senegal-and-tu…

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is in Turkey this week to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

Read more: wadr.org/senegal-and-tu…
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Lomé, the capital of Togo, is hosting a major international forum on food sovereignty, bringing together young voices from across West Africa. Read more: wadr.org/young-west-afr…

Lomé, the capital of Togo, is hosting a major international forum on food sovereignty, bringing together young voices from across West Africa.

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🕊️ How can CSOs foster peace in conflict-prone regions? 📅 Sat, Aug 9 | ⏰ 10:00 GMT 🎙️ Christopher Atitso with Lazarus Mom & Abubakar Sadiq Muazu 📻 94.9FM Dakar | 🌐 wadr.org #WADR #CitizenHour #Peacebuilding #CSOs

🕊️ How can CSOs foster peace in conflict-prone regions?
📅 Sat, Aug 9 | ⏰ 10:00 GMT
🎙️ Christopher Atitso with Lazarus Mom & Abubakar Sadiq Muazu
📻 94.9FM Dakar | 🌐 wadr.org
#WADR #CitizenHour #Peacebuilding #CSOs
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Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of ECOWAS, arrived earlier in Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama and the nation following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed 8 lives. #WADR #GhanaMourns #WestAfrica

Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of ECOWAS, arrived earlier in Ghana to commiserate with President Mahama and the nation following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed 8 lives.

#WADR
#GhanaMourns
#WestAfrica
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ICYMI #TakeTheLead Radio Show We discussed the effects of climate change on West Africa. Catch a playback via: wadr.org/take-the-lead-…

ICYMI #TakeTheLead Radio Show
We discussed the effects of climate change on West Africa.

Catch a playback via: wadr.org/take-the-lead-…