Sahel Reporter

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

Escalating violence in Mali threatens Bamako and civil safety

Mali is entering a perilous new phase in its long-running conflict, with militant offensives now creeping closer to the capital. As Bamako struggles to maintain control, civilians bear the brunt

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Cameroun: why the supreme council of magistrates must meet without delay

Politics Cameroun: why the supreme council of magistrates must meet without delay In this Monday’s political editorial, broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou’s airwaves […] Armand Djaleu |5 hours ago|3 minutes

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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye: legislative power without Pastef?

Pastef Senegal’s hidden debt Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Can Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye govern effectively without his party? Since assuming office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has

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Cameroun tribal divisions: a camerounais voice from exile

Politics Cameroun tribal divisions: a camerounais voice from exile Armand Djaleu |June 9, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Tribalism in Cameroon: a journalist’s

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Cameroon seeks $163 million to digitize local governments

Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernization agenda with a bold financial push. Officials in Yaoundé are seeking $163 million—equivalent to nearly 90 billion Central African francs at current exchange rates—to

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African mediation gains momentum in Lomé for eastern DRC peace

African mediation gains momentum in Lomé for eastern DRC peace Meeting with UA mediator Faure Gnassingbé Security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 06:02 Significant progress has been made in structuring

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Cameroon’s tax system reformer takes on powerful interests

Louis Paul Motaze Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo Cameroon’s tax system reformer takes on powerful interests A top Cameroonian tax official has emerged as a key figure in the fight

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Mali journalist detained after anti-junta remarks at media forum

The Malian journalist Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, found himself behind bars on Monday following a summons to the cybercrime unit’s prosecutor. His alleged misstep? A

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Yaoundé turns to smart surveillance cameras to curb crime and boost safety

In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, smart surveillance cameras have become a game-changer in enhancing public safety, protecting property, and streamlining traffic flow. These high-tech devices are now a cornerstone

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Algeria strengthens ties with Chad through new power plant

The Algerian government continues its pledge of solidarity with African nations in need. This week, Algiers reinforced its commitment by launching a landmark energy project in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena. A

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Niger detectives unearth cocaine hidden in used clothes shipment in Zinder

In a decisive operation in Zinder, Niger’s anti-narcotics unit uncovered a cunning drug trafficking scheme on June 5, 2026. Authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine cleverly concealed within bales of

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Burkina Faso’s military doctors train in the US amid AES tensions
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Burkina Faso’s military doctors train in the US amid AES tensions

In a surprising twist amid growing Sahel tensions, Burkinabè military surgeons recently completed a high-level training session in Washington, D.C., under the State Partnership Program (SPP). The two-day event, held

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