French President welcomed Mauritania’s Head of State Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani at the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday. A month before the Africa…
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Month: April 2026
Benin’s democratic milestone: romuald wadagni secures presidency in a historic transition
As the national independent electoral commission (CENA) officially declared the provisional results, a pivotal chapter unfolds in Benin’s political narrative. Securing an overwhelming 94.05% of…
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Soaring election costs in Africa block opposition candidates
“Rigged polls”, “no suspense in sight”, “incumbent presidents coasting to victory in first round”. These phrases have become commonplace to describe presidential elections across Africa…
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Soaring election fees lock out african opposition candidates
No surprises, no suspense, no competition. The 2025 African presidential elections increasingly resemble scripted victories before campaigns even begin. The trend reached new heights in…
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Soaring election costs lock out opposition in african polls
“Predictable contests,” “one-sided races,” and “incumbent victories in the first round” have become defining features of recent presidential elections across Africa. The 2025 electoral cycle…
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Soaring campaign costs block opposition in african elections
Elections that seemed predetermined from the start, races lacking suspense, and incumbents claiming victory in the first round. The 2025 presidential contests across Africa followed…
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Surviving boko haram: three nigerian women share their stories of captivity and resilience
Three names, three untold stories. In a detailed investigation titled “Surviving Boko Haram,” a leading Nigerian news outlet, The Republic, sheds light on the lives…
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Why scientific trust is vital for public health in Mali: insights from Dr. Bintou Dembélé
To celebrate World Health Day 2026, themed “Unite for Health. Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the work of dedicated leaders who…
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Senegal Morocco football controversy reaches legal heights
Tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final show no signs of fading. The controversy deepened after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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Togo’s bold move against macky sall’s un ambitions at the un shakes africa
When former Senegalese president Macky Sall envisioned himself ascending to the pinnacle of global diplomacy, his aspirations collided with an unexpected obstacle. While 55 African…
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Benin’s april 2026 presidential election: a success in security and democracy
The Beninese electoral landscape closed its doors on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and the outcome could not have been more reassuring. Against all odds in…
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Mali’s quest for sovereignty: navigating new alliances and the reality of instability
Following recent military takeovers, Mali’s governing body has rebranded the nation as a self-reliant power. By moving away from traditional Western cooperation and leaning toward…
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