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The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for a significant state visit. With just one month remaining until …
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties Read More
Beyond mere statistics and competing political duos, the release of provisional results on Sunday evening has etched a pivotal moment in national history. With institutional calm and public enthusiasm as …
Benin’s april 12 elections: a milestone in democratic maturity Read More
As dawn breaks over the announcement of provisional results by Benin’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA), the country witnesses a pivotal moment in its political history. Romuald Wadagni, once a …
Benin’s romuald wadagni elected president in smooth democratic handover Read More
The CAN 2025 final continues to fuel intense debate. Following the controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal jury on March 17, which awarded Morocco a 3-0 …
Senegal-Morocco football dispute: can 2025 final and fan appeal Read More
How scientific trust safeguards our communities: a conversation with Mali’s dr. bintou dembélé Bamako – To celebrate World Health Day 2026, which is centered on the theme “Unite for Health. …
How science protects communities: an interview with dr. bintou dembélé in Mali Read More
Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa. These three names belong to women whose harrowing stories of survival have often been overlooked. While mass abductions by the jihadist group Boko Haram frequently capture …
Unheard voices: three nigerian women recount their survival of boko haram captivity Read More
“Preordained outcomes”, “lackluster contests”, “incumbent presidents sweeping first-round victories”. The presidential elections across Africa in 2025 followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined even before campaigns officially began. …
Soaring election costs lock out opposition in west african polls Read More
Scrutin after scrutin, the pattern repeats across West Africa: presidential elections are becoming faits accomplis before campaign posters even hit the streets. The latest examples came in quick succession in …
Soaring election fees lock out opposition in west african polls Read More
Elections where outcomes seem predetermined, races without suspense, and first-round victories for incumbents — these have become defining traits of presidential polls across Africa in 2025. The trend reveals a …
Soaring election fees lock out opposition in african polls Read More
Scrutin after scrutin, African elections in 2025 have been unfolding with predictable outcomes where opposition candidates rarely stand a chance. The pattern was starkly visible in recent polls in Djibouti …
Soaring election costs in africa block opposition from running Read More
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall’s aspirations for a top position in global diplomacy have encountered an unforeseen and formidable obstacle. Despite what appeared to be widespread support from 55 African …
African Diplomatic Shockwave: Togo Thwarts Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Ambition Read More
As Benin concluded its presidential election on Sunday, April 12, 2026, one thing became clear: the nation defied the grim forecasts that loomed over the polls. Amid a West African …
Benin’s presidential election 2026: how Patrice Talon secured a peaceful vote amid regional turmoil Read More