Sahel Reporter

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

Young entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso unite to strengthen the national economy

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Association of Young Traders of Burkina Faso convened a significant national gathering in Ouagadougou. Operating under the theme “From words to action: building a

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Alioune Sarr unites Senegalese diaspora in France around territorial sovereignty

From the streets of Paris to the suburbs of Massy and the community hubs in Creil, Alioune Sarr, the President of the Alliance pour le Sénégal (APS/ANS), has been actively

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Accountability for the deaths of children in Togo: a legacy of unpunished violence

While the international community recently observed the Day of the African Child, focusing on essential rights such as water and sanitation, the atmosphere in Togo remains clouded by a somber

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Mali’s sovereignty myth crumbles as JNIM exposes the junta’s security failures

The developments of spring 2026 represent far more than a simple military setback; they signify a profound rejection of the political vision established by the Malian junta since 2021. Despite

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Strategic shift in South Kivu as battle for Minembwe intensifies

The confrontation at Minembwe has transcended a simple local clash between rival factions. It has emerged as a primary symbol of the power struggle in the eastern Democratic Republic of

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Bénin and Niger move closer to reopening shared borders after high-level talks in Cotonou

The path toward full normalization between Bénin and Niger is clearing as both nations intensify efforts to resolve the friction that has persisted since the July 2023 change of government

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Germany edge past Côte d’Ivoire to secure World Cup knockout spot

In a high-stakes encounter in Toronto, Germany secured their progression to the round of 32 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire. The match, which served as the second

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Gabon leads CAMES with a focus on student professional integration

Gabon has officially assumed the leadership of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES), a pivotal intergovernmental body uniting nineteen French-speaking countries across Africa and the Indian Ocean.

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Togo and Saudi Arabia explore new investment horizons at FII Europe 2026

During the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held a strategic meeting on Thursday, June 18, with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of the

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Faure Gnassingbé calls for a new strategic partnership between Europe and Africa

President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has been participating in the FII PRIORITY Europe summit since June 18, 2026. This high-level assembly is dedicated to addressing the financing of reindustrialization, the resilience

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Academic alliance strengthens management research between Morocco and Spain

A significant step forward for academic cooperation has been taken as leading Moroccan and Spanish associations formalize a partnership focused on the field of management sciences. A strategic agreement signed

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Bamako documentary film festival highlights Mali’s quest for sovereignty and security

The International Documentary Film Festival “Our Heroes” took place in Bamako on June 16, centering its program on two significant films that address the security crisis Mali has faced in

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