Sahel Reporter

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

Us sanctions m23 intelligence officer and fdlr commander in Congo conflict

The United States is tightening its grip on key players fueling the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh

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Libreville bets on private sector to unlock 18 trillion FCFA for Gabon’s future

Gabon is setting ambitious economic targets for its next five-year development cycle, with a total investment envelope of 27 trillion FCFA under the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD) 2026-2030.

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Gabon rejects US migrant deal under Oligui Nguema’s leadership

Gabon’s transitional president, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has disclosed that his administration rejected a proposal from the Trump administration to host deportees from the United States. The revelation, shared during

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Maghnes Akliouche transfer talks: PSG considers Kang-in Lee as part of deal

Maghnes Akliouche, the dynamic midfielder from AS Monaco, finds himself at the center of intense transfer speculation ahead of the upcoming summer window. The highly touted French international, already a

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Malian political detentions: a former justice minister speaks out on rule of law and anti-terrorism efforts

For one month now, Mountaga Tall, a respected lawyer, former minister, and staunch advocate for democracy in Mali, has been held incommunicado by State Security, his detention completely outside any

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Algerian prime minister strengthens bilateral ties with Niger in Niamey

Diplomatie 03/06/2026 – 16:48 Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb held a significant meeting on Wednesday in Niamey with General Abdourahamane Tiani, the President of the Republic of Niger and Head

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Senegal assembly demands removal of ousmane sonko

The Front for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) has issued a formal statement calling for the expulsion of Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly. The coalition, led by Khalifa

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Togo energy sector shake-up as ceet director general removed

The leadership of Togo’s electricity sector has undergone a significant shift following the removal of Débo-K’mba Barandao from his position as Director General of the Togolese Electricity Company (CEET). The

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Violent bus-truck collision on Togo’s national road n°1 leaves multiple victims

A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on National Road N°1 in Togo, involving a public transport bus and a heavy-duty truck. This exceptionally forceful collision resulted in extensive material

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DRC opposition unites in citywide strike against third term bid

DRC opposition unites in citywide strike against third term bid As the constitutional revision process gains momentum, influential voices are raising alarms about a potential power grab. On June 3,

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Yan Diomandé’s PSG dream: a 100m€ transfer saga unfolds

Fresh off its second-straight UEFA Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is now turning its full attention to the summer transfer market. The French capital club has identified several targets to

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Senegal political crisis fdr seeks removal of sonko from parliament

Senegal political crisis: FDR demands removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from parliament The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has escalated tensions in Senegal’s political

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