The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday for an
Author: Claire Mvondo
Journalist
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
Trusting science to protect communities: insights from dr. bintou dembelé of Mali
How science drives public health protection in Mali and beyond Bamako – On World Health Day 2026, themed “Unite for health. Support science”, the World
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
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
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
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its threat to us security interests
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
Nouveau tournant dans le litige Sénégal-Maroc à la CAF
L’imbroglio autour de la finale de la CAN 2025 est loin de connaître son épilogue. Alors que la CAF a officiellement désigné le Maroc vainqueur
High-level moroccan military delegation wraps up productive Mauritania visit
Top Moroccan military officials concluded a significant working visit to Mauritania this week, reinforcing defense ties between the two nations. Led by General Mohammed Berrid,
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.
Unraveling the jihadist civil war in the Sahel: JNIM versus EIGS
The recent confrontation along the shared border of Burkina Faso and Niger is not an isolated event, but a significant chapter in the ongoing hegemonic
Senegal’s CAN 2025 appeal advances to the court of arbitration for sport
Three weeks have passed since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the pivotal decision to reassign the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 from