Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa exposes a shocking alliance with a white supremacist leader

Some arrests are merely unexpected, while others serve as a profound revelation. The detention of activist Kemi Seba on South African soil on Wednesday, April 15, falls into the latter…

Kémi séba faces extradition to Benin following arrest in South Africa over terrorism allegations

The era of media-driven provocation has transitioned into a period of intense legal scrutiny for Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, better known as Kémi Séba. His arrest in Johannesburg on…

Burkina Faso authorities dissolve over 100 civil society groups in major crackdown

In response to the recent announcement that 118 non-governmental organizations and associations have been dissolved in Burkina Faso, Ousmane Diallo, a senior Sahel researcher with Amnesty International, has voiced grave…

Burkina Faso: GSIM claims control over military outpost in Gorbla

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the northern region of Burkina Faso was once again the site of intense armed conflict. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM)…

Benin 2026: the democrats opposition party congratulates wadagni-talata, outlines vision for national unity

Benin’s prominent opposition faction, « Les Démocrates » party, officially extended its republican congratulations to the duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata on April 14, 2026, following their…

Martin ziguélé critiques central african republic’s political climate

More than two weeks following Faustin Archange Touadéra’s inauguration, marking the start of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, former Prime Minister and leader of the MLPC, has spoken out. His…

General Tiani’s tightrope walk: clandestine talks and military unrest in Niger

General Abdourahamane Tiani, the transitional leader of Niger, is reportedly engaged in a delicate balancing act, navigating a complex landscape marked by a persistent terrorist threat and growing disquiet within…

Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties

The President of the French Republic welcomed the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, to the Élysée Palace in Paris this past Wednesday. This historic visit marks the…

Mauritanian President’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, for a state visit at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday, marking a historic moment in Franco-Mauritanian…

Soaring election fees in Mali block opposition candidates

“Rigged from the start,” “one-sided ballots,” “incumbents coasting to victory.” These phrases have become familiar refrains across Africa, where 2025’s presidential elections saw opposition forces systematically sidelined before campaigns even…

Macky Sall’s UN Ambition Crumbles as Togo and Sahel Allies Deliver Diplomatic Shockwave

Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, once envisioned himself ascending to the pinnacle of global diplomacy, but his aspirations have collided with an unexpected political roadblock. While 55 African…

Benin heads to polls on 12 april 2026 in landmark democratic transition

The countdown has begun. As dawn broke over Benin’s landscape, over 17,000 polling stations swung open their doors across the nation, ushering in a pivotal moment in the country’s democratic…