CODEO has expressed disapproval of the appointment of Ms. Emelia Agbenyo as Dep. Chairperson of @ECGhanaOfficial, citing concerns about perceived partisanship and its implications for public confidence in the Commission’s independence. Read the statement: bit.ly/4zBKM8H

What do today's global shifts mean for young Africans? Join an engaging panel of young leaders and policy experts as they unpack how changing international dynamics could influence education, jobs, entrepreneurship, migration and Africa's future. Whether you're a student, young professional, entrepreneur or simply interested in global affairs, this conversation is for you. Held ahead of the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture, this X Spaces conversation is your opportunity to join the discussion before the main event. 🔔 Set your reminder: nitter.siddz.com/i/spaces/1yKAPPgvEBMxb… #Kronti2026 #CDDGhana #YouthVoices #XSpaces #GlobalOrder @OtenewaO

As the global landscape continues to evolve, how should Ghana and Africa respond? To help us explore this question, CDD-Ghana is honored to welcome H. E. Hanna Tetteh as the speaker for the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture. From serving as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to leading @UN peace and diplomatic missions across Africa, H. E. Tetteh brings decades of experience in international diplomacy, conflict resolution, and multilateral cooperation. Her insights will help unpack what today's shifting global dynamics mean for Ghana, Africa, and our place in an uncertain international environment. Attendance is free. Register here: bit.ly/2026KrontiNeAkwamu #Kronti2026 #CDDGhana #GlobalGovernance #Africa #Leadership

🆕#NDI’s Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦 outlined key steps to strengthen public confidence ahead of the 2026 #elections, including timely election technology, stronger voter education & support for citizen observers. #BiH Read the full recommendations: ⬇️ bit.ly/4uMhdhN

Day 4: Our most active trainee is Mr. Naho James, a member of the Organization of Persons with Disabilities(OPWDs) from the Nabdam District, defying odds to lead practical sessions, producing one of the finnest bar soap @theGCERF @CDDGha #PVE #Youth #Women #PWDs

Today we commenced a 9-day livelihoods skills training in our new office complex for 30 young people thanks to @theGCERF @CDDGha #FinancialManagement marketing income generation soap and detergents making to reduce vulnerability to #ViolentExtremistOrganizations #VEOs

On Day Two of @CDDGha led income generation trng funded by @theGCERF participants show excitement as their mixture of chemicals and materials turn into soap. Thanks @PNK_Mensah for the words of encouragement and great ideas for stakeholder linkages. #PVE #Youth #Women #altın PWDs

Politics is based on ideas from different perspectives and opinions, not MONEY! Women & Youth in Ghana’s Political Ecosystem are being silenced by financial elites in the Political space, making them unable to participate in politics. #LetHerRun #FairFeesForHer #genced

Benin held its presidential elections on April 12, 2026. In this joint statement, the @WADEMOSnetwork and the West Africa Election Observation Network (WAEON) share their observations of the Benin elections. Read more here: bit.ly/4uiXmXR #SolidarityForDemocracy

Today, @acdi_africa engaged with @CDDGha. Focus was on strengthening how evaluation and evidence shape public decisions and identifying pathways for collaboration across the evidence ecosystem. Strong alignment and a shared pathway to turn ideas into action. #ACDI

#CDDGhanaInternSpotlight Meet Amal Mohamed, a former intern with CDD-Ghana’s Security Sector Governance team. With a Master’s degree in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding from King’s College London, Amal is passionate about inclusive governance and empowering women and youth to influence decision-making and accountability. 🎥 Watch Episode 3 of the CDD-Ghana Interns Spotlight to learn more about her journey at the Center. #InternSpotlight #SecurityGovernance

As Benin goes to the polls today, our latest blog reflects on the state of its democracy. While President Patrice Talon steps down after two terms in line with constitutional limits, concerns remain about the competitiveness of the electoral process and the space for opposition participation. In this piece, Magdalene Naa Momo Mensah examines whether a transition can be considered truly democratic when meaningful political choice is constrained. Read more on here: cddgh.org/2026/04/12/benins-… #BeninDecides #Democracy #CDDBlogpost

All set for Situation Room's Webinar - Peer Learning Session: Lessons from the Ghana Experience One Year After. It has been a year since Ghana held its last General Election. It is time to look back, analyze what worked, what didn't and most importantly, how we can apply these lessons to Nigeria. Join us today by 1:00PM, as we do a deep dive into this segment. To register and attend, kindly scan the barcode on the fliers or click on the link: bit.ly/48eWpHV #ElectionNewstrend #SituationRoomNG #DemocracyWatch #NigeriaDecides2027 @NanaPaxro @PMacManu @SundayAlao

3 DAYS TO GO! Democracy is a collective effort, and in 3 days, key election stakeholders including @inecnigeria, CSOs, security agencies, and political actors will gather to build consensus on securing Nigeria’s democracy. Date: Thursday, 11th December 2025 #SituationRoomForum2025 #NationalStakeholdersForum #DemocracyWatch #SituationRoomNG

IT IS HAPPENING TODAY! Join the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room today as we engage in a peer learning session on the Ghana experience one year after their elections. Details of the Webinar are as follows: Time: 1:00 PM Platform: Zoom To register and attend, kindly scan the barcode on the flier or click on the link: bit.ly/48eWpHV #ElectionNewstrend #SituationRoomNG #DemocracyWatch #NigeriaDecides2027 @UKinNigeria @CDDGhana @CodeoElections @nppghanahq @NanaPaxro @SundayAlao @PMacManu

MEET THE SPEAKERS We are excited to announce Mr. Joseph Oti Frimpong as one of the guest speakers at our upcoming webinar titled "Peer Learning Session: Lessons from the Ghana Experience One Year After" on Monday, 8th December 2025. He is the Programs Officer and Lead for Elections, CDD-Ghana and the Coordinator, CODEO Secretariat. Join the conversation! Scan the code on the flier or click on the link to register: bit.ly/48eWpHV #SituationRoomNG #DemocracyWatch #ElectionNewstrends #NigeriaDecides2027 @cddghana @codeoelections @NanaPaxro

What can Nigeria learn from Ghana's last 12 months? Join us on Monday, 8th December for a Webinar titled "Peer Learning Session: Lessons from the Ghana Experience One Year After". This isn't just a review; it's a strategy session. We will be analyzing political shifts and discussing concrete adaptations for the Nigerian context. If you care about the future of democracy in West Africa, you need to be in this room. Details of the Webinar are as follows: Date: Monday, 8th December 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Platform: Zoom To register and attend, kindly scan the barcode on the flier or click on the link: bit.ly/48eWpHV #ElectionNewstrend #SituationRoomNG #DemocracyWatch #NigeriaDecides2027 @PMacManu @SundayAlao @NanaPaxro @CodeoElections @UKinNigeria

Happening in an hour! Join us for our side event at the 2025 Electoral Integrity in Africa Summit, taking place at the InterContinental Hotel, Lusaka. Our discussion explores a key paradox in Africa: While citizens overwhelmingly support free and fair elections as the best way to choose their leaders, confidence in the integrity of those elections continues to decline. Join our live stream here: bit.ly/3LD4vRy #VoicesAfrica #ElectoralIntegritySummit2 #Democracy