The Senegalese political landscape is witnessing a significant shift as the Pastef party undergoes a comprehensive internal restructuring, spearheaded by its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This bold initiative aims to fortify…
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Soaring election costs in Mali block opposition candidates
“Rigged from the start.” “Predictable outcomes.” “Incumbents secure landslide victories.” The 2025 presidential elections across Africa followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigning even began. The…
Soaring election fees lock out Mali opposition
Election outcomes in West Africa are increasingly decided long before polling stations open. The most recent presidential contests in 2025 have once again demonstrated how financial barriers effectively neutralize political…
Burkina Faso junta leader declares democracy off limits for burkinabè
Burkina Faso’s military ruler insists democracy is not for the people Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger April 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM Read in app BFM I.H with AFP…
Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with local realities
Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with local realities In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s military leader has declared that citizens must abandon democratic ideals, calling the system…
Burkina Faso: military leader rejects democracy as path forward
Burkina Faso must “forget” democracy, declared the nation’s military leader in a televised address, signaling a dramatic shift in the country’s political trajectory. Military ruler’s bold rejection of democratic norms…
Burkina Faso military leader rejects democracy in bold televised statement
The head of Burkina Faso’s military government has declared that the nation must abandon democracy, calling the system fundamentally incompatible with the country’s needs. Speaking in a prime-time television interview,…
How Faure Gnassingbé balances diplomacy between Russia, ECOWAS and AES
Togo’s diplomatic strategy often speaks volumes through its silence. On March 9, the Russian Defense Minister, Andreï Belousov, landed in Lomé to meet with Faure Gnassingbé. While this high-level encounter…
Democracy in Mali: challenges and political shifts in 2024
The Sahel region has witnessed a surge in political instability since 2020, with Mali at the epicenter of these turbulent changes. The country has experienced a series of dramatic shifts,…
International press unions condemn political meddling in Côte d’Ivoire’s UNJCI
On February 20, a court order effectively halted the Ordinary Congress of the UNJCI (Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire), which was intended to facilitate the election of new…