Burkina faso: GSIM claims takeover of military base in Gorbla
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Northern region of Burkina Faso was once again the site of violent confrontations. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) announced,…
New social media rules in gabon ban pseudonyms and require real identity
Gabon’s latest social media regulations have sparked intense debate across the country. The controversy surrounds a recently published ordinance aimed at governing online interactions, which only surfaced publicly in the…
Martin ziguélé’s stark assessment of central african republic’s political and economic challenges
Emerging into the public discourse more than two weeks following the inauguration of Faustin Archange Touadéra, an event that heralded the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a former head of government…
The blaugrana’s champions league journey concludes as atlético advances
Despite securing a 2-1 away victory in the second leg, FC Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League campaign concluded in the quarter-finals, courtesy of Atlético Madrid. Having faced a 2-0 deficit from…
Mauritania’s president in Paris for state visit amid strengthened ties
France welcomed Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for a state visit. With the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi just one month away…
Mauritania’s president holds state visit in Paris to strengthen french ties
The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, was welcomed in Paris for a State visit by his French counterpart this Wednesday. Ahead of the Africa Forward Summit in…
Benin’s democratic milestone: romuald wadagni takes the helm
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) unveiled the provisional results, a significant chapter in Benin’s history began. Romuald Wadagni, previously celebrated as the nation’s exceptional Minister of Economy, has…
Trust science to safeguard west african health with dr. bintou dembele
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”,…
Soaring election costs lock out african opposition candidates
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…
Soaring election costs lock out african opposition candidates
Elections in Africa this year have been anything but unpredictable. With “pre-ordained victories”, “lack of suspense” and “first-round landslides for incumbents”, the pattern is clear: opposition candidates are being systematically…
Soaring election costs lock out opposition in west african votes
The 2025 presidential elections across Africa revealed a troubling pattern: incumbent leaders securing sweeping victories with minimal opposition challenge. In Djibouti on April 10 and Benin on April 12, 2026,…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: a secure and peaceful vote amid regional turmoil
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.…