Sahel Reporter

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

Mauritania’s diplomatic push for coumba bâ’s oif candidacy

Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani dispatched a second special envoy to Yaoundé within a week, signaling a robust diplomatic offensive. On June 24, Environment Minister Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf

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Mason greenwood transfer to fenerbahçe: om’s next move revealed

Marseille faces a critical decision ahead as Mason Greenwood‘s future hangs in the balance. With the club under financial strain and the lack of a Champions League campaign looming, the

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Gabon strengthens global ties with five new ambassadors

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, formally accepted the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors. This official ceremony underscores Libreville’s commitment to deepening

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Global forum highlights corruption’s toll on human rights

At an international gathering in Geneva, global leaders converged to examine the deepening connection between corruption and fundamental rights violations. The event unfolded against a backdrop of growing global awareness

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Japan and sweden clash in world cup 2026 group f showdown

japan vs sweden: world cup 2026 match details for june 26, 2026 category information matchup japan vs sweden tournament world cup 2026 kick-off time 6:00 am on june 26, 2026

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National Assembly session: Ousmane Sonko engages foreign affairs minister Cheikh Niang

A significant session unfolded at the National Assembly, featuring a direct engagement between prominent figure Ousmane Sonko and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Niang. This parliamentary encounter drew considerable

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How Burundi and Mali’s authoritarian regimes weaponize external threats for stability

On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. At the time, the Burundian head of state held the rotating chairmanship of the

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Morocco chosen as next destination for Club Export 47 mission

Morocco has been selected as the host country for the upcoming Club Export 47 business mission, scheduled to take place from 30 November to 3 December. Positioned as a true

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Internal power struggles surface within Pastef in Ziguinchor

Internal power struggles surface within Pastef in Ziguinchor In Ziguinchor, the simmering internal conflict within Pastef has erupted into the open, pitting Djibril Sonko against Bassirou Coly in a clear

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Bénin’s ombudsman role now held by Razacki Amouda Issifou after institutional reform

Bénin’s ombudsman role now held by Razacki Amouda Issifou after institutional reform Béninese lawmakers have enacted a significant reform altering the method for appointing the Republic’s Ombudsman. Under this new

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Political clash over Senegal’s constitutional reform standoff

Senegal’s constitutional reform sparks institutional power struggle The National Assembly in Dakar has delivered a decisive verdict on the constitutional reform bill, approving amendments tabled by the parliamentary majority led

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Gabon accredits five new ambassadors, strengthening diplomatic ties

Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially received the credentials of five newly accredited ambassadors yesterday at the Bord de mer Palace. The ceremony marked the formal start of their

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