The Commission will have three basic objectives:Mobilizing public awareness and political commitment The Commission will examine ways and means to enhance the political priority accorded to drug trafficking and its impact on West Africa. It will undertake a campaign to Read More …
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Press Release
Obasanjo and Annan to meet with President Mahama on West Africa drug challenges. Date:20.08.2014 | Press Release | 0 Comments 20 August 2014 – News Release Accra, Ghana – Olusegun Obasanjo, chairman of the West Africa Commission on Read More …
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English | French à Propos .de Nous «La Commission est composée d’un groupe de personnalités ouest-africaines issues de la politique, de la société civile, de la santé, de la sécurité et de la justice. Avec le soutien d’experts, la Read More …
COMMISSIONERS’ BIOGRAPHIES
President Olusegun Obasanjo (Chair) Olusegun Obasanjo served as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1999 until 2007. Upon leaving office, he oversaw the first civilian handover of power in Nigeria from one democratically-elected leader to another. President Obasanjo’s Read More …
In the News
West Africa Drugs trade threatens progress Date: 18.12.2014 | Press Release | 0 Comments Dakar, Senegal – In a joint declaration, the West Africa Commission on Drugs concludes that drug trafficking, consumption and production in West Africa undermines institutions, threatens Read More …
Background
West Africa has become a hub for international drug trafficking over the last decade. The trans-shipment of narcotics from Latin America through West Africa to Europe and North America has increased significantly. Organized crime syndicates are operating in West Africa Read More …
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PR Obasanjo’s remarks at the Sixth session of the African Union Conference on drug control. Date: 09.10.2014 | In the News | 0 Comments Mr. President, Madame Chairperson, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am truly delighted to be with Read More …
Communiqué de presse
Le Togo accueille pour la 1ère fois Commission ouest africaine sur les drogues Date: 03.11.2015 | Dans les Nouvelles | 0 Comments Cet article a été publié sur AfreePress par Bernadette A. Deux Commissaires de la Commission ouest africaineà savoir l’ancien Read More …