Exorbitant campaign costs block opposition in african elections
The 2025 presidential elections across Africa have been anything but ordinary. Instead of suspenseful races, many contests were predetermined before…
Month: April 2026
Soaring election fees shut out opposition in african polls
Across Africa in 2025, presidential elections followed a predictable script: early-stage opposition lockouts, suspense-free ballots, and first-round victories for incumbents.…
Soaring campaign costs lock african opposition out of elections
“Predictable polls,” “no surprises in the ballot boxes,” “incumbents claiming victory in the first round.” These phrases dominated discussions about…
Soaring election costs lock out nigerian opposition candidates
When election campaigns in Africa begin, they often resemble carefully scripted performances rather than genuine contests. The 2025 presidential elections…
Surviving boko haram: three nigerian women share their ordeal
In the shadow of headlines about mass abductions in Nigeria’s northeast, the voices of survivors often fade into silence. Aisha,…
Science and community health: insights from Dr Bintou Dembélé in Mali
Bamako – The 2026 World Health Day, themed “Unite for health. Support science.”, highlights the pivotal role of science in…
Controversial decision shakes Senegal-Morocco football final
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final remains a flashpoint of intense debate. Following the Confederation of African Football…
Macky sall’s un ambition crumbles as togo challenges his global aspirations
Once confident in his path to global diplomatic prominence, former Senegalese president Macky Sall now faces an unexpected setback. While…
Benin presidential election 2026: talon’s security strategy secures smooth poll despite regional instability
With polls now closed in Benin’s presidential election on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the West African nation has defied widespread…
Benin’s presidential election draws historic voter turnout amid transition
The specter of voter apathy vanished as polling stations opened their doors. Following a pivotal vote that concluded Patrice Talon’s…
Mali’s shifting alliances and the limits of sovereignty-driven policies
Under the leadership of Assimi Goïta, Mali has undergone a dramatic political transformation following the military coups of 2020 and…
The Senegal-Morocco can final dispute: edouard mendy speaks out
Almost three months on, the controversy surrounding the CAN 2025 final persists. On January 18th in Rabat, Senegal initially secured…