Soaring nomination fees lock out opposition in african elections

“Predetermined contests,” “lack of suspense,” “incumbent victories in the first round.” These phrases have become synonymous with presidential elections across Africa in 2025. Before campaigns even began, opposition figures faced…

Soaring election costs lock out african opposition candidates

Early 2025 witnessed a troubling pattern across African presidential elections: pre-campaign crackdowns against opposition figures. The latest contests in Djibouti and Benin on April 10 and 12 respectively, epitomized this…

Soaring election costs bar opposition from african polls

“Predictable outcomes”, “one-sided contests”, “incumbents claiming victories in first rounds”. These phrases have dominated African presidential elections throughout 2025, as opposition voices were systematically silenced before campaigning even began. The…

The can 2025 final: Sénégal and Morocco’s ongoing dispute reignited

Almost three months following the initial event, the final match of the CAN 2025 tournament continues to generate significant controversy. On January 18th in Rabat, Sénégal initially secured a 1-0…

Mali’s foreign policy shift: balancing sovereignty and new alliances

Since the military coups of 2020 and 2021, Mali has undergone a fundamental transformation under the leadership of Assimi Goïta. While presenting itself as a defender of national sovereignty, the…

Benin gears up for historic presidential vote to shape the nation’s future

The atmosphere in Benin is one of cautious anticipation as citizens head to the polls today for the first round of the 2026 presidential election. This pivotal moment signals the…

Maroc Mauritania security cooperation Sahel crisis

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott deepen military collaboration focusing on border security, counter-terrorism, and organized crime amid escalating regional threats in the…

Niger faces escalating jihadist threats with double attack in western region

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a prominent Al-Qaeda affiliate operating in the Sahel, has publicly claimed responsibility for two coordinated assaults within the past day,…

Russia’s growing influence in west africa and the decline of us power

The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are uniting under a new security and political alliance, deliberately distancing themselves from Western partners. Russia is stepping into this power…

CAF president Patrice Motsepe in Dakar amid 2025 CAN title controversy

CAF president Patrice Motsepe in Dakar amid 2025 CAN title controversy football CAN Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021 Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football…

CAF president’s Dakar visit amid CAN 2025 controversy

CAF president’s Dakar visit amid CAN 2025 controversy Nearly a month after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title, awarding it to Morocco…

Senegal Maroc caf controversy continues with new allegations

The drama surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco refuses to fade away. Months after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially awarded the…