The security situation in northern Mali has taken another dark turn. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a civilian transport vehicle was devastated by an improvised explosive device (IED) near Aguelhok, located in…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Gabon ends online anonymity with controversial new ordinance
A significant debate has emerged in Gabon following the introduction of a new ordinance aimed at regulating social media usage. Although the document is dated February 26, its contents only began circulating…
Mauritanian president’s state visit to Paris highlights deepening french-mauritanian ties
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for an official state visit. With the Africa Forward Summit in…
State visit of mauritanian president to France strengthens bilateral ties
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace in Paris earlier this week. The visit, the first of its kind in over…
Benin’s april 12 elections: a beacon of democratic stability
Beyond the mere figures and the duos vying for office, the announcement of provisional results this Sunday evening marks a significant historical juncture. With institutional calm prevailing and a palpable popular enthusiasm,…
Benin’s romuald wadagni secured historic win in latest election
As dawn breaks over the Bénin Republic, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) unveils the provisional results, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a new one. With an…
Sénégal vs Maroc: legal battles overshadow 2025 can controversy
The highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has left a trail of controversy and legal disputes in its wake. The latest twist involves a contentious decision by the Confédération…
Soaring election fees block opposition in african presidential races
Election results in Africa this year have followed a predictable script: the opposition was systematically sidelined long before campaigning even began. In Djibouti, President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh secured a sixth term with…
Soaring election costs lock out opposition in african polls
“Predetermined outcomes,” “sham elections,” “first-round sweeps by incumbents.” These phrases increasingly describe African presidential elections in 2025, where opposition candidates often face systemic barriers long before campaign season begins. Recent examples from…
Élections en Afrique : des frais de campagne “exorbitants” disqualifient l’opposition
Partager Écouter “Élections jouées d’avance”, “scrutins sans suspens”, “victoires du président sortant dès le premier tour”. Les élections présidentielles en Afrique au cours de l’année 2025 ont été marquées par une tendance au…
Soaring election fees lock out opposition in africa’s polls
“Predictable contests”, “one-sided races”, “first-round sweeps by incumbents”. African presidential elections in 2025 revealed a disturbing pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined even before campaigning began. Recent votes in Djibouti and Benin—held…
Benin’s peaceful presidential election 2026: Patrice talon’s security gamble pays off
With polling stations in Benin now closed for the presidential election held on April 12, 2026, the outcome reveals a striking contrast to regional instability. While neighboring West African nations grapple with…