Central african republic: martin ziguélé on the path to national recovery
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
Champions league: barcelona ousted by atlético madrid
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
Niger: general Tiani’s high-stakes gamble between secret talks and military unrest
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
Mauritanian president’s state visit strengthens french-mauritanian ties
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 global landscape A month ahead of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11–12, this visit underscores France’s commitmentContinue Reading
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties
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 on May 11-12, a landmark event symbolizing renewed partnerships between France and Africa, this visit underscores a commitment to deepenContinue Reading
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens ties
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 high-level visit between the two nations in over three decades. With the upcoming Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi just aContinue Reading
Senegal Morocco football controversy: legal battles after can 2025 final
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, the jury controversially awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory on green table over Senegal’s 1-0 on-field win, prompting the Senegalese FootballContinue Reading
Trusting science to protect communities: insights from dr. bintou dembele
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
Stories of women who escaped Boko Haram’s brutal captivity in Nigeria
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
Soaring election fees shut out opposition across africa
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
Soaring election fees lock opposition out of african polls
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 Benin on April 12 followed this pattern. In Djibouti, incumbent President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secured a sixth term with 97.8%Continue Reading
Soaring election costs lock out opposition in african polls
“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 examples came in early April 2026, when Djibouti held its vote on the 10th and Benin followed two days later.Continue Reading