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# WAPO

West African People For A New World

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- [Protestation de WAPO contre violence et Arrestations arbitraires contre les manifestants pacifiques à Nairobi](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/protestation-de-wapo-contre-violence-et-arrestations-arbitraires-contre-les-manifestants-pacifiques-a-nairobi/) - Protestation de WAPO contre violence et Arrestations arbitraires contre les manifestants pacifiques à Nairobi https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CdiU8ryM5/ West African Peoples Organisation (WAPO) Le Président du conseil de Coordination Protestation contre violence et Arrestations arbitraires contre les manifestants pacifiques à Nairobi C'est avec indignation que nous avons suivi la brutalité exercée par le gouvernement kenyan à l'endroit
- [Soldiers have seized power and detained the President](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/soldiers-have-seized-power-and-detained-the-president/)
- [-](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/2363-2/) - The President of the Coordination Council STATEMENT We condemn the fascist coup d’État led by Umaru Sissoko Embaló and demand the immediate release of Comrades Domingos Simões Pereira, PAIGC President, and Fernando Dias da Costa, President-Elect of Guinea-Bissau. Since yesterday, 26 November 2025, a fascist scenario has unfolded — a self-coup orchestrated by Umaru
- [AUGUST EDITION OF THE THE SPARK JOURNAL](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/august-edition-of-the-the-spark-journal/) - The spark AUGUST 2025
- [Desperation of the decadent expired Neo-colonial regime imposed on Guinea-Bissau](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/desperation-of-the-decadent-expired-neo-colonial-regime-imposed-on-guinea-bissau/) - There is a saying that “…when a ship is sinking and passengers don’t know how to swim, they grab hold to anything, even a leaf to save their life..” (Dead body of Tanu Bari, ex-security of Umaro Sissoko Embalo, dumped in the Mansoa River, Guinea-Bissau in August 2025) Very little is heard about Guinea-Bissau
- [Le désespoir du régime néocolonial décadent et expiré imposé à la Guinée-Bissau](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/le-desespoir-du-regime-neocolonial-decadent-et-expire-impose-a-la-guinee-bissau/) - Il existe un dicton qui dit : « ... lorsqu'un navire s’ecroule et que les passagers ne savent pas nager, ils s'agrippent à n'importe quoi, même à une feuille, pour sauver leur vie... » (Le cadavre de Tanu Bari, ancien agent de sécurité d'Umaro Sissoko Embalo, a été jeté dans la rivière Mansoa, en
- [Crisis of Legitimacy: ECOWAS, the Sahel Bloc, and the Battle for West Africa’s Sovereignty](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/crisis-of-legitimacy-ecowas-the-sahel-bloc-and-the-battle-for-west-africas-sovereignty/) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), once considered a stabilizing force and a beacon of regional integration, now finds itself at crossroads. A growing number of West African citizens now view the regional bloc not as a guardian of democracy, but as a compromised institution, perpetrating external geopolitical interests. This perception has
- [THE CURRENT WEST AFRICAN REGIONAL SITUATION, OR WEST AFRICA IN THE EYE OF A GLOBAL WAR STORM](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/the-current-west-african-regional-situation-or-west-africa-in-the-eye-of-a-global-war-storm/) - Speech by Prof. Philippe Toyo Noudjenoumè Presented at the WAPO Coordinating Council Meeting Date: June 26, 2025 THE CURRENT WEST AFRICAN REGIONAL SITUATION, OR WEST AFRICA IN THE EYE OF A GLOBAL WAR STORM The Global Context Comrades, The world is on the brink of a global war. The three main fronts of this
- [THE TOGOLESE PEOPLE FIGHT FOR DIGNITY AND DEMOCRACY AGAINST A DYING AUTOCRACY](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/the-togolese-people-fight-for-dignity-and-democracy-against-a-dying-autocracy/) - Enough is enough! Six decades under the monarchical dictatorship of a medieval dynasty, the Togolese people have had enough. On 6th June 2025, Togo vibrated to the sound of the struggle for freedom and dignity. At the call of militant artist Aamron, thousands of Togolese took to the streets to demand the immediate departure of
- [BENIN IN THE HOSPOT OF WAR IN THE SAHEL.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/benin-in-the-hospot-of-war-in-the-sahel/) - Benin's political situation is characterised by one essential and principal element: its military position in NATO's war of aggression against the AES countries. Recap of events. 1°- On 1st and 2nd May 2019, the French Presidency (l'Elysée) announced with great media fanfare (RFI-TV5 France 24) the kidnapping in the Pendjari Park in northern Benin of two
- [7TH EDITION OF THE SPARK JOURNAL](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/7th-edition-of-the-spark-journal/) - The spark JULY 2025 EDITION
- [New Year Message to WAPO Members and the Valiant Peoples of West Africa](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/new-year-message-to-wapo-members-and-the-valiant-peoples-of-west-africa/) - New Year Message to WAPO Members and the Valiant Peoples of West Africa
- [6th Edition of The Spark Journal](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/6th-edition-of-the-spark-journal/) - The spark 6th Edition Sept.Download
- [5th Edition of The Spark Journal](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/5th-edition-of-the-spark-journal/) - THE SPARK JULY EDITIONDownload
- [2nd Edition of The Spark Journal](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/statement-on-67th-independence-day/) - Download full articles below: The spark April 2024Download
- [4th Edition of The Spark Journal](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/sonko-sets-out-the-sovereignist-demands-of-the-pastef-les-patriotes-frd-party/) - Download full document below: The spark JUNE 2024Download
- [3rd Edition of The Spark Journal](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/the-political-situation-in-west-africa/) - Below is the full document of the spark journal to download The spark MAY 2024Download
- [THE SPARK JOURNAL](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/the-spark-journal/) - The spark April 2024Download
- [2024 GEOSTRATEGIC STUDY Russia – Ukraine War](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/2024-geostrategic-study-russia-ukraine-war/) - April 05, 2024 GEOSTRATEGIC STUDY Russia – Ukraine War Prepared by the staff team of ACAR April 1, 2024 All enquiries should be channeled to: The Head of Research, #96 George Walker Bush Highway, North Dzorwulu, Accra. Ghana All rights reserved. No part of this report may be cited or reproduced without a written permission
- [WEST AFRICA CONJUNCTURE: Senegal, 2024](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/west-africa-conjuncture-senegal-2024/) - March 23, 2024 ABSTRACT Three West African countries namely, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Ghana, would engage in democratic bourgeois elections in 2024. In Ghana and Guinea-Bissau, key presidential elections are scheduled to be held in December 2024 while Senegal’s presidential elections scheduled for February 2024 is on hold owing to the executive’s interference in the process[1].
- [FOURTH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANIZATION AND COMMEMORATION OF FIRST ANNIVERSARY](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/fourth-ordinary-session-of-the-coordinating-council-of-the-west-africa-peoples-organization-and-commemoration-of-first-anniversary/) - WAPO SEVEN MEMBER COORDINATING COUNCIL Communique The Coordinating Council of the West Africa Peoples Organization met in Accra on 10th December, 2023, to hold its Fourth Ordinary Session and mark the commemoration of the first anniversary of the formation of the organization in Winneba. All the members of the Coordinating Council were physically present, namely:
- [Le Président du Conseil de Coordination](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/le-president-du-conseil-de-coordination/) - Le Président du Conseil de Coordination, A leurs Excellences, -Colonel Assimi Goïta, Président du Gouvernement de Transition du Mali -Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré, Président du Gouvernement de Transition du Burkina Faso -Général Abdouramane TCHIANI, Président du Gouvernement de Transition du Niger, C’est avec une grande Joie et Respect que le Conseil de Coordination de l’Organisation des
- [WAPO salutes the courageous and heroic battles being waged by the peoples of the Sahel (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger)](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/your-excellencies-colonel-assimi-goita-captain-ibrahim-traore-and-general-abdourahmane-tchiani-presidents-of-the-transitional-governments-of-mali-burkina-faso-and-niger-respectively/) - Your Excellencies,Colonel Assimi Goïta, Captain Ibrahim Traoré and General Abdourahmane TCHIANI, Presidents of the Transitional Governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger respectively,The Coordinating Council of the West African Peoples' Organization (WAPO) has followed with great joy and happiness the historic signing of the Liptako-Gourma Charter in Bamako on Saturday, September 16, 2023; a singular
- [SE LEVER PARTOUT POUR AFFRONTER LA GUERRE OTAN-FRANCE/CEDEAOET LES SANCTIONS ILLEGALES ET BARBARES CONTRE LE PEUPLE DU NIGER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/se-lever-partout-pour-affronter-la-guerre-otan-france-cedeaoet-les-sanctions-illegales-et-barbares-contre-le-peuple-du-niger/) - Camarades!La dernière Déclaration de l’Organisation en date du 02 Août 2023, dit : « L’OPAO condamne fermement etsans ambiguïté l’attitude belliqueuse actuelle de la CEDEAO et exige que toutes les bases militaires de toutes les forces impérialistes et néoconservatrices en Afrique de l’Ouest soient retirées. Nous appelons nos organisations membres à serrer les rangs et
- [RISE UP TO CONFRONT THE NATO-FRANCE/ECOWAS WAR AND THE ILLEGAL AND BARBARIC SANCTIONS AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF NIGER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/rise-up-to-confront-the-nato-france-ecowas-war-and-the-illegal-and-barbaric-sanctions-against-the-people-of-niger/) - We urge member organizations of WAPO to continue to stand up and confront the threat of NATOFRANCE/ECOWAS war against the peoples of Niger and the illegal and barbaric sanctions.Comrades, in the latest Declaration of our Organization on the current development situation in Nigerdated August 02, 2023, we conveyed in no uncertain terms to the imperialist
- [ARRESTATION DE SONKO ET DISSOLUTION ADMINISTRATIVE DE PASTEF: L’ETAT NEOCOLONIAL NE RESPECTE PLUS RIEN!](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/arrestation-de-sonko-et-dissolution-administrative-de-pastef-letat-neocolonial-ne-respecte-plus-rien/) - Par: Diagne Fodé Roland 12/08/23 L’arbitraire du régime présidentialiste vient de coupler l’arrestation de l’opposant, probable vainqueur de la présidentielle 2024, à l’annonce de la dissolution de Pastef aussitôt suivie de prises d’assauts répressives de ses sièges et d’arrestations de responsables nationaux et locaux. Après les échecs des multiples et incessants abus de pouvoir sans
- [WAPO STATEMENT ON ECOWAS WAR IN NIGER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/wapo-statement-on-ecowas-war-in-niger/) - At the ECOWAS Heads of State meeting in Abuja on Sunday, July 31, 2023, several serious decisions weretaken against the new leaders of Niger. The West African Peoples' Organization (WAPO) is vehementlyopposed to the ECOWAS and UEMOA ultimatum to deploy a military force to destabilize the state of Niger should its military rulers fail to
- [UPDATE ON MILITARY TAKEOVER IN NIGER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/update-on-military-takeover-in-niger/) - QUICK NOTE: THREATS OF SANCTIONS FROM ECOWAS EU FRANCE AND US Threats of financial and economic sanctions attracts a counter statement from MALI, BURKINA FASO, GUINEA Military Junta remains resolute Nigeria begins to implement sanctions by cutting off electricity supply to Niger Evacuation begins by France, Germany, US etc. Military Junta defy ECOWAS deadline and
- [DECLARATION SUR LA GUERRE DE LA CEDEAO AU NIGER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/declaration-sur-la-guerre-de-la-cedeao-au-niger/) - Les Chefs d’Etat de la CEDEAO réunis à Abuja le dimanche 31 juillet 2023 ont pris de graves décisions àl’encontre des nouveaux dirigeants du Niger. L'Organisation des Peuples d'Afrique de l'Ouest (OPAO) estfarouchement opposée à l’ultimatum de la CEDEAO et de l'UEMOA de déployer une force militaire pourdéstabiliser l'Etat du Niger au cas où ses
- [Socialist Party of Zambia condemns arrest of Dr. Fred M’membe](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/socialist-party-of-zambia-condemns-arrest-of-dr-fred-mmembe/) - Dr. Fred M’membe was arrested on charges of libel on August 8, after he was summoned for questioning by the Zambian police. An outspoken critic of imperialist and neoliberal policies, M’membe had long warned of his arrest amid attacks on the Socialist Party August 08, 2023 by Tanupriya Singh SP President Fred M’membe (Center) was arrested by
- [People’s movements oppose West-backed military intervention by ECOWAS in Niger](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/peoples-movements-oppose-west-backed-military-intervention-by-ecowas-in-niger/) - The West African Peoples’ Organization said ECOWAS’ threat of military intervention was a maneuver by colonial France and Great Britain, under the hegemony of US imperialism. With Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso extending support to Niger’s new government, any use of force by ECOWAS may hurl the entire sub-region into war August 03, 2023 by Pavan Kulkarni
- [COMMUNIQUE ON PRESIDENT MAKY SALL'S DECISION NOT TO STAND FOR A THIRD TERM IN OFFICE IN SENEGAL.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/communique-on-president-maky-salls-decision-not-to-stand-for-a-third-term-in-office-in-senegal/) - President of Senegal Maky Sall In a Declaration dated July 02, 2023, the President of Senegal Maky Sall has just announced his decision not to stand for re-election in the presidential elections of 2024, and consequently not to seek a third presidential term. On this occasion, the Coordination Council1°- Acknowledges and welcomes this salutary decision.2°-
- [COMMUNIQUE SUR LA DECISION DU PRESIDENT MAKY SALL  DE RENONCER A SE PRESENTER A UN TROISIEME MANDAT AU SENEGAL.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/communique-sur-la-decision-du-president-maky-sall-de-renoncer-a-se-presenter-a-un-troisieme-mandat-au-senegal/) - Président du Sénégal Maky Sall Dans une Déclaration en date du 02 juillet 2023, le Président du Sénégal Maky Sall vient d’annoncer sa décision de ne pas se représenter à l’élection présidentielle de 2024, et par voie de conséquence de ne pas briguer un troisième mandat présidentiel. Le Conseil de Coordination à cette occasion 1°-
- [PAIGC WINS OVERWHELMING 54 SEATS IN GUINEA-BISSAU'S LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/paigc-wins-overwhelming-54-seats-in-guinea-bissaus-legislative-elections/) - The Pai-Terra Ranka coalition of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) founded by Amilcar Cabral has finally won an absolute majority in Guinea Bissau’s legislative elections. Reports on Thursday, 8th June, from the Electoral Commission revealed that the PAIGC won overwhelming fifty-four (54) Parliamentary seats, whereas President Umaro Sissoco
- [Message de Félicitations au PAIGC!](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/message-de-felicitations-au-paigc/) - Cotonou le 08 Juin 2023 Le 3 juin dernier à la veille du scrutin législatif en Guinée Bissau, j'avais adressé au nom du Conseil de Coordination OPAO-WAPO, tout notre soutien et notre souhait de victoire au Parti PAIGC, membre fondateur de l'OPAO et aux camarades de ce Parti. La nouvelle vient de nous parvenir. Le
- [VERDICT INIQUE ET HONTEUX EN SUNUGAL](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/verdict-inique-et-honteux-en-sunugal/) - LE COMPLOT CONTRE SONKO CONFIRME ET ASSUME, IL FAUT RÉPARER LA GROSSIÈRE INJUSTICE ! Diagne Fodé Roland Vendredi, le 3 mai 2023 Après plus de deux ans d’accusation mensongère et de procédure en chambre criminelle, le verdict récuse « le viol et la menace de mort », mais rend inéligible le chef de l’opposition candidat
- [FRAPP : À LA DÉVIANCE INSTITUTIONNELLE, LE PEUPLE OPPOSE LA RÉSISTANCE CONSTITUTIONNELLE](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/frapp-a-la-deviance-institutionnelle-le-peuple-oppose-la-resistance-constitutionnelle/) - Suite à un verdict inique concernant l'affaire du complot orchestré contre M. Ousmane Sonko depuis février 2021, le peuple sénégalais s'est une fois de plus mobilisé pour résister à la dérive de nos institutions. OUSMANE SONKO Malgré le lien évident entre la déviance institutionnelle et la résistance populaire, le ministre de l'Intérieur a, comme à
- [PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT ON SONKO'S JAIL VERDICT](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/presidents-statement-on-sonkos-jail-verdict/) - Philippes-Statement-De-graves-informations_SenegalDownload
- [NINE PERSONS KILLED IN CLASHES BETWEEN POLICE AND SONKO’S SUPPORTERS](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/nine-persons-killed-in-clashes-between-police-and-sonkos-supporters/) - protests in Senegal Serious protests broke out in some major cities in Senegal after Ousmane Sonko’s jail sentence was announced on Thursday, June 1, 2023. In the afternoon after the verdict was handed down, Sonko’s supporters took to the streets in Dakar and in the southern city of Ziguinchor where he had been mayor since
- [OUSMANE SONKO SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IMPRISONMENT](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/ousmane-sonko-sentenced-to-two-years-imprisonment/) - Ousmane Sonko A criminal court in Senegal on Thursday, June 1, 2023, sentenced to a two-year jail term Ousmane Sonko a vociferous opposition leader. Sonko was charged with “corrupting young people”, an offence defined in the penal code as an immoral behaviour towards persons under the age of 21. However, that same court acquitted Sonko
- [IL Y A 46 ANS, LE PRESIDENT MODIBO, HOMME D’ÉTATD’ENVERGURE INTERNATIONALE EST MORT ASSASSINÉ.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/il-y-a-46-ans-le-president-modibo-homme-detatdenvergure-internationale-est-mort-assassine/) - SOURCE: Ibrahima KÉBÉ Tamaguidé Association Politique Faso Kanu / Membre du FRAA i.kebe@ymail.com Ye-taa-numero-special-sur-le-President-Modibo-Keita-16-mai-2023.-VfDownload
- [LA CGT-CI DENONCE L'ARRESTATION DES PAYSANS MEMBRES DE LA CENTRALE SYNDICALE AGRICOLE DE COTE D'IVOIRE](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/la-cgt-ci-denonce-larrestation-des-paysans-membres-de-la-centrale-syndicale-agricole-de-cote-divoire/) - CGT_declar_condamnation_arrestation_paysansDownload
- [CHINA’S PROPOSAL TO ENDING RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/chinas-proposal-to-ending-russia-ukraine-war/) - BY: THE SPARK 13TH MARCH, 2023 The Russian-Ukraine war which was not anticipated to last more than a year has seen destruction of infrastructure and enormous casualties especially in Ukraine. Whereas NATO, led the USA, has overtly supported Ukraine by giving out humanitarian aid and military hardware worth billions of dollars, the nature of the
- [FRENCH GOVERNMENT BYPASSES PARLIAMENTARY VOTE AND PASSES UNPOPULAR PENSION REFORM](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/french-government-bypasses-parliamentary-vote-and-passes-unpopular-pension-reform/) - March 16, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch Left-wing opposition parties and trade unions have slammed the reform as anti-worker and illegitimate and called to continue protests On March 16, the French government invoked the emergency provision Article 49.3 of the Constitution in the parliament and passed a controversial pension reform, bypassing the parliamentary vote. The decision announced
- [West Africa Peoples Organization (WAPO) Commemorate "International Workers' Day" To All Working Peoples of West Africa](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/west-africa-peoples-organization-wapo-commemorate-international-workers-day-to-all-working-peoples-of-west-africa/) - STATEMENT ON MAY DAY On this day marking International Workers' Day, the West Africa Peoples Organization (WAPO) conveys its fraternal greetings to all working peoples of West Africa, and their various labour organizations and movements. Brothers and Sisters, the commemoration of Ist of May an "International Workers' Day" began in 1889 to memorialize the bitter
- [DECLARATION SUR LA JOURNEE DE PREMIER MAI](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/declaration-sur-la-journee-de-premier-mai/) - DECLARATION SUR LA JOURNEE DE PREMIER MAI En ce jour marquant la Journée Internationale des Travailleurs, l'Organisation des Peuples d'Afrique de l'Ouest (OPAO) transmet ses salutations fraternelles à tous les peuples travailleurs d'Afrique de l'Ouest, ainsi qu'à leurs diverses organisations et mouvements syndicaux. Frères et sœurs, la commémoration du Ier mai comme "Journée internationale des
- [DOOMI RÉEW MOY TABAX RÉEW, CHINA MALL DÉGAGE !](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/doomi-reew-moy-tabax-reew-china-mall-degage/) - Après Auchan et Carrefour, le ministre du commerce vient de dérouler le tapis rouge à China Mall. Couvrant une superficie de 7500 m2, China Mall propose différents rayons (quincaillerie, produits de beauté, luminaires, électroménager, vaisselle, ustensiles de cuisine, produits de nettoyage, fleurs, meubles, jouets, objets décoratifs, articles d’anniversaire, machines de sport, mobiliser de bureau et
- [3e MANDAT DE MACKY SALL : LE BONHEUR DES APOLOGISTES AU PRIX DE LA VIE DES RESISTANTS](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/3e-mandat-de-macky-sall-le-bonheur-des-apologistes-au-prix-de-la-vie-des-resistants/) - Source: Le SEN DU FRAPP Le FRAPP félicite tous les citoyens qui, partout au Sénégal, ont résisté ce 16 Mars contre la confiscation de nos libertés par le régime autoritaire de Macky Sall. Le FRAPP rappelle que sur cette question du 3e mandat, il existe deux camps « les apologistes issus de la mouvance présidentielle» et « les
- [Nous disons "Non" à l'embrasement du Sénégal par le Président Macky Sall](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/nous-disons-non-a-lembrasement-du-senegal-par-le-president-macky-sall/) - Président Macky Sall Nous disons "Non" à l'embrasement du Sénégal par le Président Macky Sall. Nous suivons depuis quelque temps, toute l'évolution de la situation politique au Sénégal et en particulier toutes les graves actions mises en œuvre par le gouvernement Macky Sall, contre les camarades du FRAPP et du PASTEF avec particulièrement pour cible,
- [Sovereign Africa?](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/sovereign-africa/) - At the Munich Security Conference last month, Namibia’s Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was asked about her country’s decision to abstain on a UN General Assembly resolution to condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, an economist who has been in post since 2018, did not flinch. ‘We are promoting a peaceful resolution of that
- [ADRESSE A LA FEMME BENINOISE, AFRICAINE ET DU MONDE, A L’OCCASION DE LA JOURNEE INTERNATIONALE DE LA FEMME 2023.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/adresse-a-la-femme-beninoise-africaine-et-du-monde-a-loccasion-de-la-journee-internationale-de-la-femme-2023/) - Chère Epouse, Mère, Sœur, Fille Chère Compatriote béninoise ! ouest-africaine, africaine et du monde ! I- LE 8 MARS, C’EST LA JOURNEE INTERNATIONALE DE LA FEMME. Pour beaucoup d’entre vous, analphabètes dans leur ensemble et écrasées par la vie, cette date est inconnue, pour vous, cette Fête au-delà des discours officiels et Convenus, n’a aucune
- [Freedom ! Hedsole ! Sawaba ! Uhuru!](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/freedom-hedsole-sawaba-uhuru/) - Freedom ! Hedsole ! Sawaba ! Uhuru! , Men, women and children throughout the lengh and breadth of Africa repeat the slogans of African nationalism, the greatest political phenomenon of the latter part of the twentieth century. Never before in history has such a sweeping fervour of freedom expressed itself in great mass movements which
- [Freedom! Hedsole! Sawaba! Uhuru!](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/1772-2/) - « Freedom ! Hedsole ! Sawaba ! Uhuru ! D’un bout à l’autre de l’Afrique, des hommes, des femmes et des enfants répètent les slogans du nationalisme africain, le plus important de tous les phénomènes politiques de la dernière fraction du XXème siècle. Jamais dans l’histoire, une aspiration aussi violente à la liberté ne s’était exprimée par de vastes
- [STATEMENT ON UNIFICATION DISCUSSIONS BURKINA FASO, REPUBLIC OF GUINEA AND THE REPUBLIC OF MALI](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/statement-on-unification-discussions-burkina-faso-republic-of-guinea-and-the-republic-of-mali/) - Statement on Unification Discussions, BGMDownload
- [DÉPÔT DE LETTRE DE PROTESTATION CONTRE LA CHASSE AUX AFRICAINS NOIRS ET LA NÉGROPHOBIE EN TUNISIE: LES CAMARADES ARRÊTÉS HIER SONT LIBRES.](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/depot-de-lettre-de-protestation-contre-la-chasse-aux-africains-noirs-et-la-negrophobie-en-tunisie-les-camarades-arretes-hier-sont-libres/) - C'est ce matin à 06 heures que le député Guy Marius Sagna et les 18 camarades membres du FRAPP, de SNP et d’Africa First arrêtés et gardés à vue au commissariat central de Dakar avant d'être divisés entre le commissariat de Reubeuss et le commissariat central, ont recouvré la liberté. Les camarades étaient allés hier
- [BURKINA, GUINEA, MALI EYE A FEDERATION](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/burkina-guinea-mali-eye-a-federation/) - By: Gwendolyn E. Dickens Increasingly, France’s presence in the Sahel has become a nuisance among the people. The beginning of this year marked the scaling down of France's military presence in Mali and its neighbour, Burkina Faso. This comes after the ruling military Junta in Mali demanded French troops to pull out its territory. Burkina
- [How To Become A Member](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/how-to-become-a-member/) - An organisation that wishes to become a member must be:(a.) Complete and submit an online application form to the Secretary General at the following address: secretariat@westafricapeoplesorganisation.org (b.) Be nominated by a current member of WAPO(c.) After evaluation, you will be informed whether you are successful or not.QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT1. Open to any organisation in West Africa
- [<strong>AFRICAN PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH- DR. KWAME NKRUMAH</strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/african-personality-of-the-month-dr-kwame-nkrumah/) - “The emergence of a Continental Union Government for Africa will immediately make the independent states of Africa a mighty world influence.” Kwame Nkrumah BIRTH Kwame Nkrumah was a Pan-Africanist, an anti-imperialist and a Marxist-socialist and the first President of the Republic of Ghana. He was born at Nkroful in the Western Region and was named
- [AMILCAR CABRAL: A GREAT PAN-AFRICANIST REVOLUTIONARY & TEACHER](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/amilcar-cabral-a-great-pan-africanist-revolutionary-teacher/) - 50 years ago today, on 20th January 1973, the secret police (PIDE) of Fascist Portugal assassinated Amilcar Lopez da Costa Cabral using a disgruntled cadre of the Independence struggle. Amilcar Cabral was the iconic thinker, political leader, principal teacher, tireless ambassador, and military strategist of the African Party for the independence of Guinea and Cape
- [<strong><u>Statement on Unification Discussions</u></strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/statement-on-unification-discussions/) - Burkina Faso, Republic of Guinea, and the Republic of Mali In February 2023, the Republics of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali commenced discussions towards greater unification of their countries. In the last public statement on this possibility, the Foreign Ministers of these countries affirmed in a 9th February communique that “[our countries] must imperatively move
- [DECLARATION SUR LES DISCUSSIONS D'UNIFICATION DU BURKINA FASO, REPUBLIQUE DE  GUINEE, ET REPUBLIQUE DU MALI](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/declaration-sur-les-discussions-dunification-du-burkina-faso-republique-de-guinee-et-republique-du-mali/) - Declaration sur discussion- Unification de BGMDownload
- [<strong>TUNISIA UNIONS PROTEST AGAINST ECONOMIC WOES, OFFICIAL’S ARREST</strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/tunisia-unions-protest-against-economic-woes-officials-arrest/) - Eight cities were saturated with throngs of protesters waving Tunisian flags, amid chants of “Tunisia is not for sale”. The presence of a heavy police or cannon water would not stop them. They rather pushed past the police as well as the metal barricades. Their demand was simple: Kais Saied, who had seized power about
- [<strong>CREATING CASHLESS ECONOMY KICKS IN THE TEETH OF THE WORKING CLASS IN NIGERIA</strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/creating-cashless-economy-kicks-in-the-teeth-of-the-working-class-in-nigeria/) - People on the lower-class divide who basically deal with cash day-to-day have taken to sleeping outside banks from dawn to dusk. The list comprises hawkers, market sellers, construction labourers and largely the working class. What is accounting for this plight is that each person needs to be among the first in line to get notes
- [BAWKU CONFLICT- GOVERNMENT OUGHT TO PRIORITIZE RESOLUTION](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/bawku-conflict-government-ought-to-prioritize-resolution/) - Twenty-three people, including a 12-year-old have been killed in the Bawku clashes between January and February alone. A survivor and his deceased son Earlier this week, it was reported that some drivers transporting pepper and tomatoes from Bawku to Accra were shot dead, with several others sustaining injuries. Some of the survivors, while recounting their
- [<strong>NEW QUAKE HITS SYRIA, TURKEY</strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/new-quake-hits-syria-turkey/) - A new quake with 6.4 magnitude hits the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday February 20, killing six and injuring more than 300 people, at the time of reports. According to Hatay’s mayor, Luftu Savas, a number of buildings collapsed and more people had been trapped. The victims were suspected to be individuals
- [Voice of Revolution](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/voice-of-revolution/) - I see the joy Of our labour beckoning in the loins of the new sunrise: Landsmen, this old night too shall wither... Then, Karizimbes Shall be Rift valleys & the Atlantic Feed streams, as kings fall At the feet of the servants their voices once commanded Then, Old irokos shall give way to their seedlings,
- [ISRAELI DELEGATION EXPELLED FROM THE AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/israeli-delegation-expelled-from-the-african-union-summit/) - Israel’s Deputy Director for Africa at the Foreign and some delegated members were expelled from last Saturday’s (18th February) African Union conference hall. During a ceremony to launch the Summit at Addis Ababa the security personnel of the conference were reported to have approached members of the Israeli delegation and demanded they leave the hall.
- [<strong>GHANA’S DOMESTIC DEBT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME, A LESSON TO ALL THIRD-WORLDS</strong>](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/ghanas-domestic-debt-exchange-programme-a-lesson-to-all-third-worlds/) - Ghana's public debt was 467.4 billion Cedis ($37.4 billion) in September, of which 42% was domestic debt. While presenting the 2023 Budget to Parliament, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said the debt is now more than 100% of the GDP. The country is saddled with liquidity challenges. Since the beginning of 2022 government has been struggling
- [HE NEVER DIES…](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/he-never-dies/) - _(For Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah)_ And he came And the people’s voice he became And on their lips remained his name And stretched across the earth, his glory & fame And so, they hated him And they plotted against him And they killed him And they buried him And then, in the minds & hearts of
- [CONSTITUTION OF THE WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANISATION](https://www.westafricapeoplesorganisation.org/constitution-of-the-west-africa-peoples-organisation-2/) - 5.-Final-Constitution-1Download

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