Presidential elections in African nations during 2025 followed a troubling pattern: opposition forces were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. Recent polls in Djibouti and Bénin exemplified this trend, with…
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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…
Benin’s april 2026 election: a landmark vote amid regional instability
With polling stations across Benin now closed for the presidential election on Sunday, April 12, 2026, one thing is clear: the nation has defied the bleakest predictions. Against the backdrop…
Can 2025 final controversy: Sénégal and Morocco await tas verdict
The controversy surrounding the CAN 2025 final continues to simmer, almost three months after the initial event. On January 18 in Rabat, Senegal had secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco…
Mali’s shifting alliances: does sovereignty lead to stability?
Mali’s post-coup strategy: asserting sovereignty through new partnerships Since the military takeovers in 2020 and 2021, Mali has undergone a significant political transformation under the leadership of Colonel Assimi Goïta.…
Benin’s historic sunday vote for a new presidential era
Cotonou – Benin is holding its breath, yet maintaining a profound sense of calm. As of 7:00 AM this morning, Beninese citizens have been heading to the polls for the…
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…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: leveraging security for national cohesion under president talon
Far from succumbing to apprehension, benin is actively transforming its security landscape into an unprecedented catalyst for national modernization. as the 2026 presidential election approaches, president patrice talon’s administration is…
Maroc Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott expand military collaboration focusing on border security, counterterrorism and transnational crime as regional threats intensify. Morocco condemns…
Niger: a deadly ambush on the niger river claims a gendarmerie captain’s life in say
The body of a top gendarmerie officer remains adrift on the Niger River more than a day after a brutal ambush in Say. The attack at dusk: a mission turned…
Russia’s growing influence in west africa’s Sahel region
Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are forging a new security and political alliance while distancing themselves from Western partners. In this evolving landscape, Russia is emerging as…
Pénurie d’essence à Agadez : le litre flambe à 1 500 FCFA au Niger, pays producteur de pétrole
Niamey, 8 avril 2026 Alors que le Niger exporte chaque jour près de 90 000 barils de pétrole brut via le pipeline vers le Bénin, les citoyens font face à…