The recent occurrences of military, constitutional, and electoral coups in West Africa have highlighted the fragility of democratic governance in West Africa. Many signals have shown that Democracy, civic space and political spaces are under threat in the West African region.

1. DEMOCRACY: while West Africa has made significant strides toward democratic governance since the 1990s, the region faces ongoing challenges to the consolidation of democratic systems: Electoral Processes, Political Instability, Rule of Law
2. CIVIC SPACE: Civic space, which encompasses the ability of individuals and organizations to express their views, associate freely, and engage in public discourse, varies unequally across West African countries. The main indicators of civic space are freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association, Peaceful Assembly
3. POLITICAL SPACE: The political space for citizen participation and political engagement varies widely in West Africa. The key indicators are Inclusive Representation, Institutional Weaknesses, Civil-Military Relations