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WADPN calls on the Nigerian Senate to abolish the death penalty for drug-related offences, as well as reconsider drastically reducing...

A coalition of civil society in West Africa urges West African heads of state to put people first when formulating laws and policies,...

The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN), alongside partners IDNOWA, AWEYA, NSWA, Colibri Sud, and ICTHARAE, commenced a series of...

Sierra Leone's Chief Minister engages some experts on drug use as a public health concern and elicits a national approach to addressing...

Although the extent may be unknown, there is undeniable evidence of an unprecedented surge in the proliferation and consumption of a wide...

In the battle against the rampant spread of the illegal drug Kush in Sierra Leone, local communities have emerged as pivotal players in...

A message from the West Africa Drug Policy Network to the President-elect of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Julius Maada Bio,...

When it comes to drug policy, progressive measures are those that prioritise public health without compromising the human rights and...

There are numerous challenges & misconceptions surrounding the legislation's passage, including the widely held belief that drug usage is...

The war on drugs has been ongoing for decades but has failed to address the root causes of drug use and addiction. Instead, it has...

Today, the West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) stands in solidarity with the United Nations, women's rights activists, and all women...

After the drug advocacy tour in Nigeria, Drug Policy Alliance and WADPN engaged with civil society organisations, the Drug Enforcement...

The Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) organised its 14th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol...

The West Africa Drug Policy Network, in collaboration with the Student for Sensible Drug Policy – Gambia chapter, held a 2-day drug law...

The Legislative Committee of Liberia reports back to Senate on the Controlled Drug and Substance Act 2014 (amended).

Most African countries, especially West Africa, are still contemplating the issue of drug legalisation. Many advancements have been made...