Survivors of boko haram share their captivity ordeals in Nigeria
In the heart of Nigeria’s Borno State, three women—Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa—carry scars that…
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Soaring election costs lock out opposition in Africa
Elections in Africa have increasingly become faits accomplis before campaigns even begin. The presidential…
Soaring election costs lock out opposition in Africa
“Rigged contests”, “predictable outcomes”, “first-round victories for incumbents”. The 2025 African presidential elections followed…
High election costs lock opposition out of african presidential races
“Scripted outcomes”, “one-sided contests”, “incumbents coasting to first-round victories”. Presidential elections across Africa in…
Benin’s 2026 presidential vote: a triumph of security and stability
The curtains have just fallen on Benin’s presidential election held on Sunday, April 12,…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: a peaceful democratic transition begins
COTONOU – A sense of calm anticipation enveloped Benin as citizens across the nation…
Maroc Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation against Sahel threats Rabat and Nouakchott expand military…
Niger deadly ambush on niger river: gendarmerie captain killed in jnim attack
More than 24 hours after the deadly ambush on the Niger River, the body…
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel: a strategic pivot challenging U.S. interests
The military administrations governing Sahel nations—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are actively forging a new…
Burkina Faso: Prominent Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Raises Alarm in Bobo-Dioulasso
A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty…
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy in bold statement
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, has publicly declared that the nation must…
Humanitarian catastrophe in Burkina Faso as civilian deaths surpass 1,800
National forces in Burkina Faso, supported by local militias and Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents, have executed…