The Senegal–Morocco football showdown has ignited intense debates following a contentious ruling. On March 17, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee controversially awarded […]
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Building trust in science for healthier communities in Mali
Building trust in science to strengthen community health in Mali Bamako – Science stands as the cornerstone of public health advancement, particularly during times when […]
Surviving boko haram: three nigerian women share their captivity ordeals
Meet Aisha, Juliana and Hauwa—three women whose names rarely make headlines despite enduring unimaginable suffering at the hands of Boko Haram. In a deeply researched […]
Soaring election costs shut out opposition in african polls
Predictable victories, suspense-free ballots, and first-round sweeps by incumbents have dominated African presidential elections in 2025. The latest examples came in Djibouti on April 10 […]
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 […]
Mali’s shifting partnerships and the limits of post-coup stabilization
Since the military coups of 2020 and 2021, Mali has undergone a profound reorientation in its foreign policy, moving away from traditional Western allies and […]
Benin’s historic election day: selecting patrice talon’s successor amidst calm
Cotonou watches on in quiet anticipation as Beninese voters head to the polls for the initial round of the 2026 presidential election. This pivotal moment […]
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott deepen their military alliance, focusing on border security, counter-terrorism, and organized crime amid […]
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its threat to us interests
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are establishing a fresh security and political cooperation framework while moving away from traditional Western allies. […]
Morocco’s top military official leads delegation to Mauritania for strategic talks
The Commander of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Inspector General, General Mohammed Berrid, concluded a significant two-day working visit to Nouakchott, where he engaged […]