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“Preordained outcomes,” “lackluster campaigns,” “incumbents coasting to victory in the first round.” The 2025 presidential elections across Africa revealed a disturbing pattern: opposition candidates were systematically sidelined before campaigns even began. The latest examples came […]
“Preordained outcomes,” “lack of suspense,” “incumbent victories in the first round.” The 2025 African presidential elections followed a troubling pattern: opposition candidates were systematically barred long before campaigning even began. The latest cases came in […]
Elections across Africa in 2025 have increasingly resembled predetermined outcomes rather than competitive processes. “Rigged from the start,” “lacking suspense,” “incumbent presidents securing first-round victories.” Recent presidential polls in Djibouti on April 10 and Benin […]
Partager Écouter “Élections jouées d’avance”, “scrutins sans suspens”, “victoires du président sortant dès le premier tour”. Les élections présidentielles en Afrique au cours de l’année 2025 ont été marquées par une tendance au verrouillage de l’opposition […]
As former Senegalese president Macky Sall positioned himself for a high-profile role in global diplomacy, his aspirations collided with an unexpected obstacle. Despite 55 African nations seemingly endorsing his bid to succeed António Guterres, Togo, […]
With polls now closed across Benin following the presidential vote on April 12, 2026, one outcome is undeniable: the nation has defied dire predictions. Amid escalating instability in neighboring West African states, Cotonou delivered a […]
Nearly three months after the event, the CAN 2025 final remains a subject of intense debate. On January 18th in Rabat, Senegal initially secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco following extra time. However, on March […]
Commentary Mali’s Post-Alignment Strategy: Sovereignty, Partnerships, and the Limits of Stabilization How Mali’s shift in external partnerships has failed to improve security, governance, or economic conditions Middle East, North Africa By Yahia H. Zoubir , […]
cotonou breathes calmly as benin holds its breath. since 7:00 am, beninese voters have been heading to the polls for the first round of the 2026 presidential election. this crucial vote marks the end of […]
As the clock struck 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the nation officially commenced operations. Approximately 8 million registered voters are anticipated to cast their ballots, selecting the successor to President Patrice […]
Rather than succumbing to regional anxieties, Benin is strategically transforming its security imperative into an unprecedented opportunity for national modernization. As the nation approaches the 2026 presidential elections, President Patrice Talon’s administration is championing a […]
Morocco and Mauritania deepen security alliance to counter rising Sahel threats The Morocco-Mauritania defense partnership is intensifying as Sahel instability and transnational crime escalate. Rabat and Nouakchott are prioritizing border security, counterterrorism, and organized crime […]