Author: sahelreporter
Cheikh Niang, Senegal’s seasoned diplomat, eyes stronger ties with the Sahel alliance
Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, is a seasoned diplomat with a clear mission: reinforce dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Captured
Read MoreBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to address Gabon parliament amid fiscal challenges
On June 15, 2026, the 145 deputies and 70 senators of the Parliament will gather in a joint Congress to hear a formal address from the President of the Republic,
Read MoreFelix Tshisekedi orders defence and army to draft training plan for Congolese soldiers in Egypt
President Felix Tshisekedi briefed the Council of Ministers on the outcomes of his official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, which took place from 10 to 11 June 2026
Read MoreRwandan president Paul Kagame arrives in Lomé for working visit
Rwandan president Paul Kagame is scheduled to touch down in Lomé on Monday, 15 June 2026, for a working visit laden with diplomatic significance. The meeting with Council president Faure
Read MoreMali army eliminates senior JNIM commander in targeted drone operation
Mali army eliminates senior JNIM commander in targeted drone operation The Malian armed forces (FAMa) announced on Sunday 14 June the neutralisation of a jihadist leader considered a key figure
Read MoreGabon’s democratic test: political reform meets administrative hurdles
Gabon’s Democratic Reforms Face a Practical Test Libreville – With less than two weeks remaining for political organizations to comply with new legislation, an administrative dispute serves as a stark
Read MoreReal Madrid and Chelsea agree Cucurella transfer after 2026 World Cup
Mercato Real Madrid and Chelsea agree Cucurella transfer after 2026 World Cup Back as Real Madrid head coach, José Mourinho is fine-tuning his squad. The club has reached a principle
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s president Traoré offers exiles return with judicial accountability
In an official statement that marks a significant political shift, Burkina Faso’s head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, addressed the situation of citizens living in exile. The presidential message is
Read MoreLibreville introduces mobile tax payments at mont-bouët market for digital revenue collection
The Libreville city council has launched a digital system for collecting commercial taxes at the Mont-Bouët market, a key hub of Gabon’s informal economy. This initiative, described as a first
Read More2026 world cup economic face-off: Brazil vs Morocco
On the economic front, the matchup is proving to be a surprising one: while Brazil brings certain advantages to the table, it is Morocco that appears poised to dominate the
Read MoreGabon’s president meets evangelical church leader, signals new governance balance
Libreville, Saturday 13 June 2026 – In times of great political transformation, states often seek their balance in institutions. But they also find it in consciences. In Gabon, the meeting
Read MoreGabon eyes high-tech tax stamps to fight fraud and boost revenue
Gabon is moving toward adopting advanced tax stamps with high-security features to strengthen its fight against fraud. This possibility took center stage during a June 10, 2026 meeting between Vice-President
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