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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 …
Niger: general Tiani’s high-stakes gamble between secret talks and military unrest Read More
The President of France welcomed Mauritania’s Head of State, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, for a State visit at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. a strategic partnership in a shifting …
Mauritanian president’s state visit strengthens french-mauritanian ties Read More
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace on Wednesday. With just one month until the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi …
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties Read More
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for an official state visit. This historic meeting marks the first …
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens ties Read More
The highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has stirred intense debate following a contentious decision by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeals Jury. On March 17, …
Senegal Morocco football controversy: legal battles after can 2025 final Read More
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, …
Trusting science to protect communities: insights from dr. bintou dembele Read More
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, …
Stories of women who escaped Boko Haram’s brutal captivity in Nigeria Read More
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 …
Soaring election fees shut out opposition across africa Read More
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 …
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“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
Nearly three months after the initial event, the CAN 2025 final continues to be a focal point of contention. On January 18th in Rabat, Sénégal initially secured a 1-0 victory …
Sénégal vs Maroc: the CAN 2025 final dispute intensifies with new statements Read More