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Monitoring Organisations
Across West Africa

Link with trusted civic tech- organisations and groups, regional bodies, and experts to collaborate, share insights, and strengthen election oversight throughout West Africa.
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Learn How To Observe
Elections Across
West Africa

Discover step-by-step guides, training resources, and tools to empower citizens, observers, and organizations in monitoring electoral processes across the region.
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Election Reports Across
West Africa

We bring together real-time insights, verified data, civic reporting, and analytical tools to help citizens, journalists, researchers, and policymakers understand and engage with electoral processes in West Africa.
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Connect With Election
Monitoring Organisations
Across West Africa

Link with trusted civic tech- organisations and groups, regional bodies, and experts to collaborate, share insights, and strengthen election oversight throughout West Africa.
See Organisations

Learn How To Observe
Elections Across
West Africa

Discover step-by-step guides, training resources, and tools to empower citizens, observers, and organizations in monitoring electoral processes across the region.
See Country Profiles

Trustworthy & Verified
Election Reports Across
West Africa

We bring together real-time insights, verified data, civic reporting, and analytical tools to help citizens, journalists, researchers, and policymakers understand and engage with electoral processes in West Africa.
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West Africa At A Glance​

450 Million

Population

2.5:3.7

Men-Women Ratio

47%

Women Representation

150 Million

Population of Youths

Our Mission

Observe West Africa is a youth-led, civic-driven platform dedicated to promoting transparent and inclusive elections across West Africa. We track, document, and analyze electoral processes to empower citizens, journalists, and policymakers.

Track
Elections

Monitor every stage of electoral processes with real-time updates and comprehensive data to ensure transparency across West Africa.

Open
Data

Provide accessible, searchable, and reusable election data to support informed decisions and foster regional accountability.

Empower Observers

Equip citizen reporters and local observers with tools and training to actively contribute to credible election monitoring.

Democratic Resilience

Strengthen democratic systems by promoting reforms and engagement to build a more inclusive and stable West Africa.

Live Election Monitoring

Stay updated with real-time insights from accredited and citizen observers across West Africa, covering voter turnout, security, gender dynamics, and incidents as they unfold. 

Explore detailed election reports and download comprehensive datasets to analyze trends, verify outcomes, and support advocacy efforts. 

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Election Information Across West Africa

Access a rich repository of election data for all 15 ECOWAS countries, including past results, upcoming election schedules, key institutions, and political contexts, all available with a single click on each country’s profile.

Togo

Togo's politics are characterized by the long-standing rule of the Gnassingbé family, with Faure Gnassingbé's party, the Union for the Republic (UNIR), dominating the political landscape. A major recent change

Sierra Leone

Niger

Following the 2023 coup d'état, Niger's political landscape is defined by military rule and a five-year transitional period. The democratically elected government was overthrown, constitutional order has been suspended, and

Mauritania

Mauritania is an Islamic republic and a semi-presidential democracy, though it has a history of military rule and coups since its 1960 independence. The political system is centralized, with power

Mali

Mali's politics are currently defined by the ruling military junta, which came to power through coups in 2020 and 2021, and its subsequent consolidation of power, including dissolving political parties

Liberia

Liberia's politics are structured under a presidential republic framework, with President Joseph Boakai, who took office in 2024, serving as the head of state and government. The political landscape is

Guinea-Bissau

Recent political events in Guinea-Bissau center on President Umaro Sissoco Embaló's power consolidation and a constitutional crisis over his term and delayed elections. The opposition and civil society accuse him

Nigeria

Nigerian politics is defined by the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) under President Bola Tinubu, preparations for the 2027 general elections, and shifting dynamics among opposition parties. Key issues include

Ghana

Ghana operates under a presidential republic system with a multi-party political landscape, dominated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The country is known for

Senegal

Senegal is a democratic republic with a strong presidential system, characterized by relatively stable democratic transitions since its 1960 independence and a robust civil society. The country held a peaceful

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Upcoming Elections

Stay ahead with a dynamic overview of upcoming elections across West Africa, featuring key dates, country-specific timelines, and critical election details.Click through to explore each country’s schedule, empowering citizens and stakeholders to prepare and engage with the democratic process effectively.

December 27, 2025

Parliamentary Elections

Scheduled

Legislative (Parliamentary) Election 27 December 2025 (proposed by CEI)

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October 25, 2025

Presidential Election

Completed

Presidential Election held 25 October 2025

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May 20, 2028

Local Government

Scheduled

Most recent local elections were held on 20 May 2023 (area councils and mayors). These elections occur roughly every five years, so the next would be in 2028.

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April 10, 2027

National Assembly (Legislative)

Scheduled

Last held 9 April 2022; next expected in 2027 (after five years). The 2022 election returned a divided parliament (NPP plurality).

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December 5, 2026

Presidential Elections

Scheduled

Next scheduled in December 2026 (five-year term). Incumbent President Adama Barrow is expected to run for a third term.(The last presidential election was 4 Dec 2021, won by Barrow.)

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December 28, 2025

General Elections

Scheduled

Presidential election: 28 December 2025

Legislative (general) elections: Scheduled for December 2025

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Our Impact

Witness the transformative effect of Observe West Africa as we enhance transparency, support early warning systems, and empower youth and civil society with data-driven insights, strengthening democracy across the region

Live Result Portals Built

3 Election Portals

Number of People Reached

3M+

Election Observations Sessions​

30+

News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest election developments, observer reports, and platform enhancements across West Africa, to keep you engaged with the evolving democratic landscape.
Gambia

Worst Election Recorded in the whole world. #6

Observe West Africa is a youth-led, civic-driven platform dedicated to promoting transparent and inclusive elections across West Africa.
Cape Verde

Worst Election Recorded in the whole world. #5

Observe West Africa is a youth-led, civic-driven platform dedicated to promoting transparent and inclusive elections across West Africa.
Gambia

Worst Election Recorded in the whole world. #4

Observe West Africa is a youth-led, civic-driven platform dedicated to promoting transparent and inclusive elections across West Africa.
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