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In a dramatic turn of events, FC Barcelona’s Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of Atlético de Madrid, despite a 2-1 victory in the second leg. The Catalan giants, who had suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at home, fell short of engineering a comeback. The match was […]
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 Nairobi just weeks away on May 11 and 12, this meeting underscores the renewed commitment to strengthening political, cultural, and economic ties between […]
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 three decades, underscores a renewed commitment to deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations. With the upcoming Africa Forward Summit […]
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi just one month away—scheduled for May 11–12—this visit underscores a shared ambition to deepen political, cultural, and economic ties between France and Mauritania. Upon arrival, the two leaders addressed […]
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 overwhelming 94.05% of the vote, Romuald Wadagni transcends his reputation as a brilliant economist to become the nation’s elected president—a leader whose victory […]
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 Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeals Committee, which awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory by default on March 17—despite Senegal’s 1-0 triumph on the pitch. […]
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 verrouillage de l’opposition avant même le début de la campagne présidentielle. Dernières élections en date, celles qui ont eu lieu à Djibouti, le […]
“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 on April 10 and 12 respectively—epitomized this trend. In Djibouti, incumbent President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh clinched a sixth term with 97.8% of the […]
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 political turbulence, Cotonou has delivered a remarkably calm electoral process, validating the outgoing administration’s proactive security strategy. Facing a daunting challenge, Benin navigated […]
Nearly three months following the initial events, the final of the CAN 2025 tournament remains a contentious subject. On January 18 in Rabat, Senegal had initially secured a 1-0 victory on the pitch after extra time. However, on March 17, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially overturned this outcome, awarding Morocco a 3-0 default […]
Across Benin, over 17,000 polling stations opened at 7:00 AM, marking the start of a pivotal election. Nearly 8 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots to elect Patrice Talon’s successor, a significant moment for the nation’s democratic journey. Cotonou – As dawn broke, the process began. Electoral officials from the CENA (Commission […]
With just 48 hours remaining before the official end of the electoral campaign, the village of Lobogo, located in the Bopa municipality, is buzzing with activity. Here, Paul Hounkpè, the candidate for the Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE), is fighting for his political credibility. Between the enthusiasm of his supporters and the criticisms […]