Car’s political landscape: martin ziguélé calls for urgent national dialogue amidst mounting challenges

More than two weeks following the investiture of Faustin Archange Touadéra, an event that marked the beginning of the Seventh Republic in the Central African Republic (CAR), Martin Ziguélé has

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Barça’s champions league dream ends in quarter-final exit against atlético madrid

Despite securing a hard-fought 2-1 away victory in the decisive second leg, FC Barcelona’s campaign in the UEFA Champions League has come to an end, as they were eliminated in

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General Tiani in a bind: shadowy negotiations and fragile ranks in Niger

Facing a multifaceted terrorist threat and simmering discontent within his own ranks, General Abdourahamane Tiani is attempting a last-ditch maneuver. Between secret talks in Say with the GSIM and a

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Mauritania president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties

The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi approaching in just over

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Mauritanian president’s state visit strengthens french-mauritanian ties

The President of the Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the upcoming Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May

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Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens strategic partnership

The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi just a month away,

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Soaring election fees lock out african opposition candidates
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Soaring election fees lock out african opposition candidates

“Preordained victories”, “lackluster races”, “incumbents sweeping first-round wins”. Presidential elections across Africa in 2025 followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. The latest examples

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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 2025 revealed a disturbing pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. Recent examples

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Soaring election costs lock out opposition in Africa

“Rigged contests”, “predictable outcomes”, “first-round victories for incumbents”. The 2025 African presidential elections followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. Recent examples include elections

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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 polls of 2025 reflected this trend, with opposition candidates systematically sidelined by prohibitive financial barriers long

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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 words can barely describe. Their stories, though often overshadowed by sensational headlines, paint a raw picture

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Trusting science for stronger community health in Mali

Empowering communities through science: insights from Dr. Bintou Dembélé in Mali Bamako — The 2026 World Health Day theme, “Unite for health. Support science,” shines a spotlight on health advocates

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