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This year’s presidential elections across Africa have followed a troubling pattern: campaigns that begin with opposition candidates already sidelined. Recent votes in Djibouti and Benin delivered overwhelming victories to incumbent…
The 2025 presidential elections across Africa have been widely criticized for their lack of suspense, with victories declared for incumbent presidents in the first round. Recent contests in Djibouti (April…
Behind the headlines of mass abductions in Nigeria‘s northeastern states, the stories of survivors like Aisha, Juliana and Hauwa remain largely unheard. A recent Nigeria-based report delves into their harrowing…
Why trusting science is key to protecting Mali and West Africa’s health Bamako — As the world marks World Health Day 2026, with the theme “Unite for Health. Support Science”,…
The contention surrounding the CAN 2025 final continues to generate significant debate. Following a contentious ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal jury on March 17, which controversially…
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall once envisioned himself ascending to the pinnacle of global diplomacy, but his aspirations have collided with an unexpected obstacle. While 55 African nations appeared ready…
As voting booths across Benin closed on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the nation had already made history—not just by holding a presidential election, but by doing so with unwavering calm.…
As polling stations opened, voter apathy vanished into thin air. The first numbers emerging from a pivotal election—one that marks the close of Talon’s era—reveal an unprecedented surge in participation,…
Commentary Mali’s Post-Alignment Strategy: Sovereignty, Partnerships, and the Limits of Stabilization How Mali’s shift in external partnerships has failed to improve security, governance, or economic conditions Middle East, North Africa…
Almost three months after the initial events, the final of the CAN 2025 continues to generate significant debate. On January 18th in Rabat, Sénégal initially secured a victory on the…
Benin’s pivotal 2026 election day unfolds calmly On this significant Sunday, April 12, 2026, the West African nation of Benin commenced the first round of its presidential election with a…
As of 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the entire national territory have opened their doors. Approximately 8 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots…