Mauritanian President’s state visit to France: deepening strategic ties
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. A month before the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11-12, symbolizing renewed France-Africa partnerships, this visit underscores the commitment to strengthening political, cultural, and economic bonds between the two nations. Upon the […]
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Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties
Historic state visit underscores deepening Mauritania-France relations The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace in Paris for a landmark state visit. This meeting, the first of its kind in over three decades, comes at a critical juncture as both nations seek to reinforce […]
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Soaring election costs lock opposition out of african polls
“Preordained victories”, “uncontested polls”, “incumbent presidents winning outright in the first round”— these phrases have become increasingly common in African electoral landscapes. The continent’s 2025 presidential elections followed a disturbing pattern: opposition forces were systematically sidelined before campaigning even began. Recent contests in Djibouti (April 10) and Benin (April 12) exemplified this trend. In Djibouti, […]
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Soaring election costs lock out Mali opposition
“Predetermined outcomes”, “one-sided contests”, “incumbents coasting to victory”. The 2025 presidential elections across West Africa followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigning even began. Recent cases include Djibouti’s April 10 vote, where incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secured a sixth term with 97.8% of ballots, and Bénin’s April 12 election, where Romuald […]
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High election costs block opposition in africa’s presidential races
“Fixed outcomes”, “uncontested polls”, “incumbents re-elected in first rounds”. These phrases have become all too familiar in African presidential elections over the past year. The trend of locking out opposition candidates before campaigns even begin has reached new heights. Recent examples include Djibouti’s April 10 vote, where incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secured 97.8% of ballots, […]
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Soaring election costs lock out opposition in west african polls
The 2025 presidential elections across Africa have followed a troubling pattern: opposition voices are being systematically silenced even before campaigning begins. Recent polls in Djibouti on April 10 and Benin on April 12 underscore this trend, where incumbents secured landslide victories—97.8% for Djibouti’s Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and 94% for Benin’s Romuald Wadagni—amid a near-total absence […]
Read MoreSurvivor stories of women held by Boko Haram in Nigeria
Three names—Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa—echo the untold stories of women whose lives were shattered by Boko Haram’s reign of terror in Nigeria. Their experiences, rarely heard amid headlines of mass abductions, reveal the brutal reality of captivity, forced marriages, and the enduring scars left behind. For Aisha, April 2014 began like any other evening in […]
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How science strengthens community health in Mali: a conversation with Dr. Bintou Dembélé
Bamako – To mark World Health Day 2026, themed “Unite for Health. Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the work of dedicated professionals using scientific advancement to transform lives across the African Region. Dr. Bintou Dembélé, a physician and public health specialist, has spent years at the forefront of the fight against […]
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Senegal Morocco football final sparks legal and sporting controversy
Tensions remain high following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, with the controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee still drawing sharp criticism. On March 17, the committee awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory by administrative decision, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 win on the field. In response, the […]
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Mali’s shifting alliances: sovereignty, security, and the struggle for stability
Mali’s post-coup leadership has repositioned the country as a sovereign actor on the global stage, moving away from traditional Western partners while forging new ties with countries like Russia and the UAE. This strategy, marketed as a reclaiming of national autonomy, has instead revealed the limitations of transactional partnerships in fragile states. Despite diversifying alliances, […]
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Can 2025 final dispute: edouard mendy defends Senegal amid tas appeal
Nearly three months after the initial events, the CAN 2025 final continues to fuel significant controversy. On January 18 in Rabat, Senegal initially secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco after extra time. However, on March 17, the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) overturned this result, ultimately awarding Morocco a 3-0 win by forfeit. To justify […]
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Benin’s peaceful presidential election: a new chapter begins
The nation of Benin embarked on a pivotal democratic journey this Sunday, April 12, 2026, as citizens cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential election. This crucial electoral event ushers in a new political landscape, marking the conclusion of President Patrice Talon’s tenure and setting the course for Benin’s future. The atmosphere […]
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