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

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

“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 cases—Djibouti on April 10 and Benin on April 12—exemplify this trend. In Djibouti, incumbent President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secured aContinue Reading

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 to Morocco-Mauritania security cooperation High-level Mauritanian visit Joint military commission structure Institutional recognition and awards Key security issues discussed JointContinue Reading

During an official visit to Mauritania, a high-powered Moroccan military delegation led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, engaged in key discussions with Mauritanian authorities. On Tuesday in Nouakchott, General Berrid was received by Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould CheikhContinue Reading

A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty now hovers over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, has been reported missing since March 31st. Amidst swirling rumors of abduction and a conspicuous silence fromContinue Reading