140 people from all over West Africa have attended the first ever Ecowas Civil Society Forum in Accra, Ghana. Kayode Fayemi of the CDD writes to say that the outcome of the meeting will be discussed by the Ecowas Council of Ministers this week in Accra and the recommendations tabled before the region' s heads of state on Friday. Watch PeaceAfrica for his report, once it is all over.
And while they are in Accra, the heads of state are being assailed by demands that they act to curb "the rising spate of arms-related crimes in Ghana and the sub-region." Anti-arms groups Fosda and Waansa have organised an avalanche of events - a parade of women, youth and children bearing placards amidst music in the corridors of the summit, plus a photo exhibition, power point display and video films.
Good for them! There seems to be a distinct lack of (non-religious) civil society in most West African countries, despite that the societies would seem amenable to them.
Posted by: Brian | December 26, 2003 at 04:40 PM
i think you should put more on there about childbearing. It is becoming a major issue we need to have pages upon pages about it. Our children need to know and the internet is every thing in the new age so please help because i want my child educated on the problems happening in Africa.
Posted by: gracie nance | February 23, 2004 at 05:30 PM
Annyway, I thing Ghana is the most peacful and succesful country of whole west africa.
Posted by: dating-man | June 22, 2006 at 06:09 AM