WANEP holds 18th General Meeting in Accra - Ghanaian Times

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) held its 18th General Assembly yesterday. The event gathered stakeholders to discuss multilateralism and regionalism in West Africa.

This two-day meeting is themed: “Shaping the Future of Multilateralism and Regionalism in West Africa.” It aims to explore challenges and opportunities for civil society organizations (CSOs). The focus is on promoting peace, security, and sustainable development in the region.

At the opening in Accra, WANEP's Executive Director, Mrs. Levinia Addae-Mensah, spoke about upcoming elections. She highlighted the importance of successful elections in Ghana and Senegal in 2024. These events will strengthen democracy in West Africa.

She stated, “The success story of Ghana and Senegal election, 2024, gives us a new sense of hope for the region.”