Month: April 2026

A sense of inevitability permeated African presidential elections in 2025. From the outset, opposition forces faced systemic barriers before campaigning even began. Recent contests in Djibouti on April 10 and …

Soaring election fees lock opposition out of african polls Read More

“Rigged contests”, “predictable outcomes”, “first-round sweeps.” The 2025 presidential elections across Africa were defined by a clear pattern: opposition forces were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. The most recent …

Soaring election costs lock out opposition in african polls Read More

“Predictable elections,” “uncontested polls,” “incumbents winning in the first round.” Africa’s 2025 presidential elections followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. The most recent …

Elections in africa: sky-high campaign fees block opposition candidates Read More

Following the military takeovers in 2020 and 2021, Mali has undergone a radical geopolitical recalibration under the direction of Assimi Goïta. By adopting a narrative centered on national autonomy, the …

Mali’s new sovereignty strategy: navigating shifting alliances and security limits Read More

Benin holds its breath, yet maintains a serene atmosphere. This morning, from 7:00 AM, citizens across the nation have been casting their ballots in the first round of the 2026 …

Benin’s historic election day: charting a new course post-Talon Read More

Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott expand military collaboration to strengthen border security and counter transnational threats in a fragile regional landscape. Introduction …

Maroc Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability Read More

JNIM asserts responsibility for twin assaults in niger’s western regions The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), recognized as al-Qaeda’s primary affiliate in the Sahel, has issued …

Niger faces surge in jihadist attacks in west as jnim claims deadly strikes Read More

The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are forging a new political and security alliance while distancing themselves from Western partners. Russia is playing a pivotal role in …

Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its impact on u.s. strategy Read More