Author: sahelreporter
DRC opposition claims widespread success for ‘dead city’ protest
The constitutional reform debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered a crucial judicial phase. On June 4, 2026, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) convened in
Read MoreCameroon’s eneo re-nationalization raises imf fiscal concerns
The re-nationalization of Eneo in Cameroon is a source of concern for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its evaluations released in May 2026, the IMF issued a caution to
Read MoreSwiss authorities launch new inquiry into Gunvor’s Gabon oil contract
Commodities trader Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning a substantial oil contract valued at approximately one billion dollars with Gabon. The Federal Public Prosecutor’s
Read MoreBeyond leaders: Cameroon’s societal complicity in its own challenges
Armand Noutack II: “the true problem of Cameroon isn’t just its leaders, it’s also us” A high school educator and keen political observer, Armand Noutack II, asserts that Cameroonians lack
Read MoreMali’s transitional government places bounty on Sahel’s most wanted, iyad ag ghaly
In a decisive move aimed at bolstering security across the troubled region, Mali’s transitional government has officially placed a substantial bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, widely recognized
Read MoreMali offers 3 million euros to capture JNIM leader Iyad Ag Ghaly
Mali offers €3 million reward for capture of JNIM leader Iyad Ag Ghaly The Malian authorities have announced a historic reward of two billion West African CFA francs—approximately three million
Read MoreMorocco advances regionalization plan amid western Sahara deadlock
As diplomatic efforts to resolve the long-standing Western Sahara conflict continue to stall, Morocco is making significant strides in implementing its bold regionalization strategy. The North African kingdom is pressing
Read MoreOusmane sonko’s path to leadership at pastef in Senegal
Marième Soumaré Senegal specialist reporter Pastef Ousmane Sonko At the heart of Dakar’s political landscape, Ousmane Sonko is making final preparations to consolidate his influence within the Pastef movement. The
Read MoreOusmane sonko’s rise to power in Senegal’s pastef party
Ousmane Sonko stands at a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political landscape as he gears up to consolidate his leadership of the Pastef movement. The opposition figure’s upcoming congress promises to
Read MoreMali unveils new reward system to target jnim and fla leaders
Malian authorities have escalated their counter-terrorism strategy, announcing a groundbreaking financial reward mechanism. On June 4, 2026, state broadcaster ORTM revealed that individuals providing intelligence leading to the arrest or
Read MoreMali’s new strategy: rewards for information on Jnim and FLA leaders
In a significant escalation of its counter-terrorism efforts, Mali’s transitional government, based in Bamako, publicly unveiled a new initiative on June 4, 2026. This groundbreaking program offers financial rewards to
Read MoreExploring Burkina Faso through the words of roukiata ouedraogo
This inaugural episode of an innovative series invites listeners to discover the stories of authors in their native lands. Today, we travel to Ouagadougou, where Roukiata Ouedraogo, a Burkina Faso-born
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