Sahel Reporter

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

Gabon’s growing role in shaping the future of the Francophonie

African Politics Gabon’s growing role in shaping the future of the Francophonie By Editor-in-ChiefMonday, June 22, 2026 The race to lead the International Organization of La Francophonie is no longer

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Cameroun dismantles human trafficking ring luring youth with fake foreign jobs

Cameroun dismantles human trafficking ring luring youth with fake foreign jobs A network masquerading as direct sales companies tricked unemployed graduates with promises of lucrative overseas employment before dispatching them

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Cameroon vice presidency race heats up as Louis-Paul Motaze gains momentum

Read in app Summarize Cameroon political update Louis-Paul Motaze Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh Franck Biya Paul Biya

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Morocco’s 2024 census and 2026 electoral reform: growing divide between population and political voice

Morocco’s RGPH 2024 census has exposed stark demographic shifts that are reshaping the country’s electoral landscape ahead of the 2026 legislative elections. With rapid urban sprawl in peripheral zones, dwindling

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Historic judicial cooperation agreement between Morocco and Oman to boost legal expertise

legal frameworks historic judicial cooperation agreement between Morocco and Oman to boost legal expertise 22 june 2026 In Rabat, Morocco, a landmark memorandum of understanding has been signed between the

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Côte d’Ivoire innovation: Bioban wins circular economy hackathon in Yamoussoukro

Yamoussoukro hosts national circular economy hackathon Yamoussoukro hosted a high-stakes national hackathon from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INP-HB). The event, themed “Technological

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Burkina Faso’s economic narrative under Traoré: propaganda or progress?

Assessing Burkina Faso’s economic trajectory under Captain Ibrahim Traoré The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to leadership has positioned Burkina Faso at the forefront of African sovereignist discourse. Through a

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Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention sparks debate on political dissent

In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a stark symbol of the country’s deepening political tensions. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022—the first woman

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Terrorist group claims responsibility for Niamey airport attack in Niger

Terrorist group claims responsibility for attack on Niamey airport in Niger A militant Islamist organization has taken credit for a recent assault on Niamey’s primary aviation hub, marking a significant

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Gabon strengthens its military sovereignty with major defense deal

Defense Gabon strengthens its military sovereignty with major defense deal By Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2026 138 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 — In response to escalating security threats across

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Cameroon sdf names economist as election preparation chief

Politics Cameroon: SDF appoints economist Louis Marie Kakdeu to lead election commission The Social Democratic Front has named Louis Marie Kakdeu, its second vice-president and a respected economist, as director

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Gabon: SEEG in the spotlight after 1 trillion FCFA investment

Politics Gabon: SEEG under pressure after 1 trillion FCFA investment Editorial Team 22 June 2026 139 No comments Libreville, 22 June 2026 — Gabon’s water and electricity crisis has reached

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