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Centre for democracy and development

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The CDD was established in 1997 in the UK to work on democracy and development in West Africa, as well as amongst the UK African Diaspora. The organization includes such figures as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lord Avebury, and Professor Wole Soyinka amongst its patrons.
Since its inception, the CDD has grown to become one of the main African-led NGOs/Think-Tanks on the ground in West Africa and in the UK. The organisation has a long, highly respected track record in addressing such issues as development, good governance, African migration, peace and security, and human rights.
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West Africa Night

April 8, 2008 at 14:14

West Africa Night As part of its constant effort to raise public awareness about issues facing West African countries and the African Diaspora, the London-based International Office of the CDD hosts an annual event called West Africa Night. Last year, the issue of the former child soldiers in Sierra Leone and Liberia was highlighted, and the famous film-maker Sorious Samura gave the keynote speech. This year, the CDD intends to use the event to highlight and celebrate the contribution of the West African community to the UK and West Africa. The event, involving West African music, dance ...

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