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The Champions League quarter-final matches on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, offered a striking study in contrasts, ranging from a high-octane offensive display in Munich to a masterclass in defensive resilience in London. At the Allianz […]
Following his alleged participation in a failed coup in Benin in late 2025, the well-known activist Kemi Seba has been taken into custody in South Africa. As more information surfaces regarding his apprehension, the most […]
Despite the recent ruling by the CAF appeal jury, Pape Gueye is not backing down. The midfielder, who found the net during the CAN 2025 final between Sénégal and Maroc, still considers himself a rightful […]
In the vast, arid expanse of northern Mali, a single explosion shattered more than just the silence. On April 14, 2026, a civilian transport truck struck a hidden explosive device near Aguelhok, deep within the […]
despite a 2-1 away victory in the return leg, fc barcelona has been eliminated from the champions league quarter-finals by atlético madrid. trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the catalans couldn’t overturn the deficit. raphinha […]
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday, marking a historic moment in Franco-Mauritanian relations. The visit, the first of its kind […]
The breaking news from Benin’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) paints a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in the nation’s political journey. Romuald Wadagni, previously the distinguished Minister of Economy, has been decisively elected […]
Tensions surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco show no signs of easing. The controversy deepened after the CAF Appeals Jury controversially awarded Morocco a 3-0 technical victory on March 17, overturning the […]
empowering communities through science: an interview with dr. bintou dembélé from Mali Bamako – In observance of World Health Day 2026, themed “Unite for Health. Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ […]
Three names echo through time—Aisha, Juliana, Hauwa—each carrying a story of suffering, resilience, and survival. In a The Republic exposé titled “surviving boko haram”, the untold narratives of these women are finally brought to light, […]
Scrutin after scrutin, Africa’s political landscape is increasingly shaped by financial barriers that sideline opposition voices long before ballots are cast. The phenomenon is particularly stark in Burkina Faso, where hefty campaign fees have become […]
“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 […]