Sahel Reporter

On-the-ground reporting, analysis and editorial independence from across the Sahel region.

Burkina Faso: russian in schools sparks debate over new geopolitical alignment

A recent governmental decision in Burkina Faso signals a profound shift in the nation’s strategic alliances. The transitional government, following a Council of Ministers meeting, has officially decreed the integration

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Bénin’s “new chefs” project: elevating local cuisine for tourism and youth employment

Unveiled on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cotonou by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, the ambitious « Les Nouveaux Chefs » project is poised to propel Béninese gastronomy onto the

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Gabon unveils national transport company (cnt) to modernize public transit

Ecouter l’article Gabon has officially launched the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT), a new national transport company born from the strategic merger of Trans’Urb and SOGATRA. This significant structural overhaul,

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Burkina Faso: the quietude of oumarou yabré stirs questions on power dynamics

The political landscape within Burkina Faso continues to generate considerable inquiry, particularly concerning the operational mechanisms of its most critical decision-making echelons. Over recent weeks, the prolonged and unexplained quietude

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Libreville’s critical water shortage: Gabon declares hydric emergency

Libreville is grappling with a severe water shortage, compelling Gabonese authorities to declare a state of hydric emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Taps have run dry for

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Est de la RDC: « nous sommes prêts à appuyer les missions sur les sites identifiés pour le monitoring du cessez

Breaking News Sécurité: Est de la RDC: « nous sommes prêts à appuyer les missions sur les sites identifiés pour le monitoring du cessez-le-feu ” (James Swan)⠀ ⠀ Santé: Ebola:

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Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate results: a significant hurdle for students

Tchad Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate results: a significant hurdle for students The 2026 baccalaureate outcomes in Chad reveal a highly selective examination, with nearly 43% of candidates not passing. Students are

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Cotonou police dismantle drug network in Vodjè, military officer “alòtrò” sought

Bénin Cotonou police dismantle drug network in Vodjè, military officer “alòtrò” sought ​The Republican Police delivered a significant blow to urban criminal networks this week in Cotonou, executing a large-scale

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Celebrating linguistic diversity in Cameroon with unesco’s multilingual education push

Cameroun: UNESCO champions mother tongue education at Nanga Eboko event The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) joined Cameroonian authorities to close the 2026 edition of International Mother

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Algerian legislative elections mark historic low in voter participation

The legislative elections held in Algeria on July 2, 2026, concluded with an exceptionally low provisional participation rate, marking a significant moment in the nation’s political history. Initial data indicates

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Unpacking AFD’s 622.8 billion FCFA investment in Cameroon: a sectoral review

With an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 distinct initiatives, the French Development Agency (AFD) firmly retains its position as Cameroon’s foremost bilateral financial partner. Yet, beneath

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Gabon’s industrial strategy: Prometal launches 38 billion FCFA rebar plant

Locally manufactured rebar is poised to become a cornerstone of Gabon’s industrial strategy. On July 1st, in Nkok, Minister of Industry and Local Transformation, Lubin Ntoutoume, officially initiated construction for

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