Predictable outcomes. Uncontested victories. Incumbent presidents securing first-round wins. These patterns defined Africa’s 2025 presidential elections, where opposition figures faced systematic exclusion before campaigns even
Year: 2026
Soaring election costs lock opposition out in african polls
“Fixed outcomes,” “predictable contests,” and “incumbent triumphs in first rounds.” These phrases increasingly describe presidential elections across Africa in 2025. The worrying trend? Opposition candidates
Soaring election fees block opposition in african polls
“Rigged from the start”, “no surprises”, “incumbent wins in first round”. The 2025 African presidential elections followed a disturbing pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined
Surviving Boko Haram: three Nigerian women share their stories of endurance
Aisha, Juliana, and Hauwa are three names attached to stories that are frequently overlooked. While mass kidnappings by the insurgent group Boko Haram often dominate
Trusting science to protect communities: insights from dr. bintou dembelé of Mali
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The legal fallout of the Sénégal-Maroc CAN 2025 final
The aftermath of the CAN 2025 final continues to be a source of significant tension. Following a contentious decision by the appeal jury of the
Mali’s shifting alliances and the struggle for stability
Since the 2020 and 2021 military takeovers, Mali has undergone a major shift in its foreign policy, prioritizing sovereignty and distancing itself from traditional Western
Edouard Mendy breaks silence on Senegal-Morocco CAN 2025 final dispute
The controversy surrounding the CAN 2025 final persists, nearly three months after the initial match. On January 18th in Rabat, Senegal had initially secured a
Benin holds historic sunday vote to elect new president after talon
In a moment of national significance, the people of Benin cast their ballots on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in a peaceful and orderly presidential election
Morocco Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation amid rising instability in the Sahel Rabat and Nouakchott enhance military collaboration focusing on border security, counterterrorism, and organized
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The military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are forging a new political and security alliance while moving away from traditional Western partners. At
Morocco Mauritania military delegation completes high-level visit
Led by the Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, General Mohammed Berrid, a high-ranking military delegation concluded a working visit to Mauritania on Tuesday.