Benin’s opposition party ‘Les Démocrates’ has formally congratulated the newly elected presidential duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata following the April 12, 2026 vote. In an official statement dated April 14, 2026, the party—currently led by President Atchadé—acknowledged the provisional results declared by the Commission Électorale Nationale AutonomeContinue Reading

Barely two weeks following President Faustin Archange Touadéra’s inauguration, marking the official commencement of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a prominent opposition figure and former head of government for the MLPC, has broken his silence. His intervention comes amidst a notably tense political landscape within the Central African Republic, characterizedContinue Reading

despite securing a 2-1 away victory in the second leg, fc barcelona has been eliminated from the champions league quarter-finals by atlético madrid. trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the catalans couldn’t overturn the deficit. raphinha has strongly criticized the refereeing decisions. they dared to believe. trailing 2-0 after theContinue Reading

General Abdourahamane Tiani faces an unprecedented challenge in niger. With terrorist factions multiplying and internal military dissent simmering, the transitional leader is attempting a desperate gamble to avert disaster in the capital. His approach blends covert negotiations with a firm crackdown on dissenting factions within his own ranks, as heContinue Reading

Why science holds the key to healthier communities: an interview with Dr. Bintou Dembélé Bamako – As the world celebrates World Health Day 2026 under the theme “Unite for Health, Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) shines a spotlight on dedicated professionals transforming scientific knowledge into tangible health improvementsContinue Reading

In the heart of Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, three women—Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa—share harrowing accounts of survival after being abducted by Boko Haram. Their stories, though rarely highlighted in global headlines, offer a rare glimpse into the enduring trauma endured by survivors of the extremist group’s reign of terror. For Aisha,Continue Reading

Elections in Africa have increasingly become one-sided contests before the first ballot is even cast. The 2025 presidential polls in Djibouti and Benin illustrated this disturbing trend, where opposition candidates were systematically sidelined by financial barriers rather than electoral competition. In Djibouti’s April 10 vote, incumbent President Ismaïl Omar GuellehContinue Reading