Mauritanian president’s state visit to Paris strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday. With the Africa…

Mauritanian president’s state visit to Paris strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday. With less than a month to go…

Controversial decision in Senegal Morocco can final sparks outrage

The highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has remained a source of intense debate. The controversial ruling from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury on…

Science and health in Mali: dr. bintou dembelé’s vision for safer communities

Science and health in Mali: dr. bintou dembelé’s vision for safer communities Bamako – As World Health Day 2026 approaches with the theme “Unite for health. Support science”, the World…

Surviving Boko Haram: the harrowing testimonies of three Nigerian women

Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa are names that represent thousands of untold stories. While mass abductions by the insurgent group Boko Haram frequently dominate Africa breaking news, the individual experiences of…

Soaring election costs lock out opposition in Africa’s latest polls

Predictable outcomes, lackluster campaigns, and first-round victories for incumbents. The 2025 presidential elections across Africa revealed a troubling pattern: opposition forces were systematically sidelined even before campaigning began. The most…

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…