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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…
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.…
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…
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…
With just 48 hours remaining until the official close of campaigning, the village of Lobogo in the Bopa commune is buzzing with activity. Here, Paul Hounkpè, candidate for the Forces…
Patrice Motsepe, the head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrived in Dakar this Wednesday. His visit comes nearly a month after the controversial decision to strip Sénégal of…
Foot, CAN Le président de la CAF, Patrice Motsepe, en visite officielle à Dakar après le retrait du titre de vainqueur de la CAN 2025 au Sénégal Patrice Motsepe est…
A high-level delegation led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, concluded a productive working visit to Mauritania this…
One week following his last public appearance, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, Bobo-Dioulasso, has…
In Niger’s Tillabéri region, specifically within the Abala and Filingué departments, the security landscape has seen a concerning decline over the past week. Local reports and consistent accounts indicate that…
The wait is finally over for the Senegalese Football Federation. After three weeks of uncertainty, the organization has officially received the reasoned decision from the CAF Appeal Jury. This document…
As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up global food prices, Mauritania’s government has initiated a sweeping price monitoring campaign. The initiative targets essential food staples such as rice,…