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…
Author: Élise Ntamag
Journalist
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.…
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…
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’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…
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…
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…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: a pivotal moment for national leadership
As of 7:00 this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the entire national territory have commenced operations. Approximately 8 million…
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: leveraging security for national cohesion under president talon
Far from succumbing to regional anxieties, Benin is strategically transforming its security challenges into a unique avenue for national modernization.…
The Sahel’s evolving geopolitical landscape: Russia’s ascendance and western retreat
Military governments across the Sahel region—specifically in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are forging a new security and political alliance while…
CAF president visits Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy
Actualités Calendrier/Résultats/Classement Buteurs Passeurs Algérie Maroc Tunisie Côte d’Ivoire Sénégal CAN 2025 CAF president visits Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy…
Senegal Maroc can 2025: caf decision under fire from internal dissent
The drama surrounding the CAN 2025 final shows no signs of fading. Months after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…