Author: sahelreporter
Togo’s judicial standoff: rule of law under scrutiny amid unexecuted court orders
Significant friction has emerged between Togo’s political class and its judicial apparatus. At the core of this dispute is the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that
Read MoreTogo citizens voice deep concerns over national direction, afrobarometer reveals
While official narratives often laud the National Development Plan and stable macroeconomic expansion, a recent ground-level assessment delivers a sharp repudiation to the administration of Faure Gnassingbé. The latest Afrobarometer
Read MoreSenegal’s CAN 2025 appeal reaches a turning point at the CAS
The legal dispute between Morocco and Sénégal regarding CAN 2025 is entering a critical stage this Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is set to submit
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire dissolves electoral commission amid reform push
In a significant political maneuver, the Ivorian government officially dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 6. This decision marks the
Read MoreChadian bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve national crisis
Quelques éléments de l’armée tchadienne sur le bord du Lac Tchad – Photo d’illustration (AFP or licensors) In a formal statement released on Tuesday, May 6, the Catholic hierarchy in
Read MoreSenegal U17 team gears up for CAN 2026 with high-stakes group stage
Senegal U17 team gears up for CAN 2026 with high-stakes group stage The Senegalese U17 national team is set to compete in the upcoming African Nations Championship U17, scheduled to
Read MoreNiger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns
Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niger, the Niamey region implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and
Read MoreHow west africa’s instability is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy
Nigeria’s security landscape is no longer shaped by domestic challenges alone. The widening crisis in Mali, compounded by instability in Burkina Faso and Niger, has created a ripple effect that
Read MoreWhy Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS is a dangerous gamble for the Sahel
In the high-stakes world of geopolitics, timing can make or break a nation. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—to sever ties with
Read MorePatrice talon honored as hounon d’honneur in Benin
In a historic move, the President of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been granted an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, he was bestowed the title of
Read MoreTragic events in doungouro: Niger vdp massacre civilians after terror attack
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled within Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State
Read MoreUne intelligence artificielle au service de la purification de l’eau au Bénin
Une avancée technologique majeure pour l’accès à l’eau à Cotonou Au cœur du Bénin, la start-up SSaFE redéfinit les standards de l’innovation environnementale. Porté par l’ingénieure chimiste Marielle Agbahoungbata, un
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