A new legislative measure governing social media usage in Gabon has sparked significant public outcry. While the official ordinance was signed on February 26, its […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Benin 2026 election: opposition party lauds wadagni-talata victory and urges democratic reforms
In a gesture of political sportsmanship, Benin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected presidential duo of Romuald Wadagni […]
Martin ziguélé critiques central african republic’s political landscape
More than two weeks following Faustin Archange Touadéra’s inauguration, marking the beginning of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, former head of government and leader of […]
Barcelona knocked out of champions league by atletico madrid amid controversial officiating
The FC Barcelona dream of lifting the Champions League trophy has once again been shattered, this time at the hands of Atlético Madrid. Despite a […]
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for a historic state visit. […]
Mauritanian-french state visit highlights deepening ties
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania concluded a landmark state visit to France this week, marking the first high-level engagement between the two […]
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties
France welcomed Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani for an official state visit at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday. With the Africa Forward Summit […]
Soaring election costs shut out opposition in african polls
“Preordained contests”, “lackluster elections”, “incumbent presidents winning in first rounds”. The presidential polls held across Africa in 2025 laid bare a disturbing pattern: opposition candidates […]
Soaring election fees block african opposition candidacies
Preordained outcomes, lackluster campaigns, landslide victories for incumbents. The 2025 presidential elections across Africa revealed a disturbing pattern: opposition was systematically sidelined before campaigning even […]
Soaring election fees block african opposition candidacies
Predictable outcomes, lack of suspense, first-round victories for incumbents. The presidential elections held across Africa in 2025 revealed a disturbing trend: opposition candidates were systematically […]
Benin’s presidential election draws historic voter turnout amid transition
Long-standing concerns about voter apathy evaporated the moment polling stations opened. As the nation concluded a pivotal election marking the end of Patrice Talon’s presidency, […]
Sénégal vs Maroc can 2025: the latest ruling and ongoing controversy
Almost three months after the final whistle, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Sénégal and Maroc remains a hotly debated topic. Back […]