We fight for Press And Civic Space Freedom Across West Africa
Tracking the truth. Defending press freedom. Equipping storytellers.
OPEN West Africa is a regional platform dedicated to monitoring press freedom, mapping democratic backsliding, and building capacity for investigative and evidence-based journalism.
At the intersection of technology, media, and civic space, OPEN West Africa empowers journalists, media educators, and watchdogs with data, learning tools, and investigative resources to defend democracy and promote truthful storytelling.
What We Stand For
In an era of disinformation, shrinking civic spaces, and media suppression, OPEN West Africa was born out of urgency to document threats, equip voices, and protect the truth and dissent voices across the region.
A regional observatory tracking violations against journalists, censorship trends, and democratic erosion.
A learning hub offering specialized training for journalists, educators, and civil society actors.
A community of practice linking media freedom defenders, fact-checkers, and OSINT investigators across Africa.