Sahel Reporter

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

Mercenaries and government accused of arming LRA against Azandé in Haut-Mbomou

Haut-Mbomou: mercenaries and officials allegedly arming LRA to crush Azandé resistance The southeastern region of Haut-Mbomou is witnessing a surge in violence as reports emerge of a coordinated effort involving

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Niger’s president general Abdourahamane Tiani’s state visit to Turkey

Niamey, June 3, 2026 — The President of the Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, departed Niamey on Wednesday morning for an official visit to Ankara, described as both working and friendly.

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Premier league contenders chase bundesliga’s rising star

Arsenal emerges as frontrunner to sign Bundesliga sensation Arsenal has positioned itself at the forefront of the race to acquire Nathaniel Brown, the highly sought-after left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt. The

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Algeria’s prime minister wraps up Niger visit after power plant inauguration

Algeria’s commitment to Niger highlighted during high-level visit The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, concluded an official visit to Niamey, Niger, where he inaugurated the Algerian-Nigerien Solidarity Power

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Benin and Burkina Faso deepen ties with next joint commission

The diplomatic landscape between Bénin and Burkina Faso is shifting gears as both nations prepare to elevate their bilateral cooperation to new heights. Following an official working visit by Bénin’s

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Togo mourns loss of media icon Eugène atigan

The Togolese media landscape is in mourning following the sudden passing of Eugène Kossi Atigan-Ameti, widely known as Eugène Atigan. The veteran broadcaster and cultural promoter died on June 3,

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Benin and Togo strengthen diplomatic ties through high-level visit

The deepening of the Cotonou-Lomé axis has reached a new milestone. The President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has embarked on a state visit to the Togolese Republic,

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Senegalese ambassador coly seck takes leadership role in un fourth committee

The United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, responsible for special political and decolonization matters, has appointed Senegalese Ambassador Coly Seck as its president for the 81st session. This landmark decision

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Ivory coast PDCI leaders rebuild party unity after internal divisions

Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Jean-Louis Billon Jean-Marc Yacé Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Updated today 3-minute read Internal fractures within Côte d’Ivoire’s Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire

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Ousmane Sonko’s power mirror: the messiah myth crumbles in Senegal

For years, he embodied the hope of a radical break, wrapping himself in the mantle of a providential figure—the political “Messiah” Senegal desperately needed to sweep away entrenched practices. Yet,

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Human rights violations in DRC: stark contrast between Kinshasa and eastern provinces

Human rights violations in DRC: stark contrast between Kinshasa and eastern provinces Society June 3, 2026 During a live discussion on Tuesday organized by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, Paul Nsapu,

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