Sahel Reporter

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

Gabon’s economic diplomacy gains momentum with African and international partnerships

Economy Gabon’s economic diplomacy gains momentum with African and international partnerships By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 53 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — Housing, infrastructure, African finance, and private

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Bénin-Niger : vers la réouverture de la frontière après la visite de Romuald Wadagni

Bénin-Niger : vers la réouverture de la frontière après la visite de Romuald Wadagni Actus. En déplacement au Niger puis au Burkina Faso, le nouveau président béninois Romuald Wadagni a

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How Ousmane Sonko could topple Senegal’s government with a no-confidence vote

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has publicly declared that his political movement holds the power to trigger a vote of no-confidence to unseat Senegal’s current government. Speaking to

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Psg targets 100m€ yan diomande transfer ahead of summer window

Fresh off their latest UEFA Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain find themselves once again at the heart of transfer speculation. This time, the focus is on Yan Diomandé, the dynamic

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Senegal political tensions rise over new justice minister appointment

Senegal’s political landscape is heating up as freshly appointed Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr faces immediate scrutiny from opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The leader of the Pastef party has raised

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Sénégal: pastef’s refusal to join new government sparks debate

Sénégal: why the Pastef party rejects participation in the new government The newly appointed Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, unveiled his 30-member cabinet on Monday evening.

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Alex Nguepi: Cameroon needs builders, not tribalists

In a recent commentary, Alex Nguepi asserts that tribalism in Cameroon serves as a convenient smokescreen for underlying economic shortcomings. “Individuals who have dedicated their capital to establishing homes, factories,

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Senegal political tensions as sonko asserts influence within pastef

Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, has shifted from caution to confrontation. Addressing supporters and the public, the Pastef leader has intensified criticism of political rivals and even allies within

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Algeria’s prime minister boosts cooperation with Niger, focusing on energy development

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Niamey this Wednesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening the cooperative relationship between Algeria and Niger. This mission, undertaken at the directive of

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Morocco secures leading seat at 81st un general assembly

Diplomacy Morocco to occupy the first seat of the 81st General Assembly Morocco has been selected by a random draw to occupy the inaugural seat at the 81st session of

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Bénin and Niger deepen ties with border, security and trade talks

Home Bénin Bénin and Niger deepen ties with border, security and trade talks Diplomatic breakthrough unfolds as Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni meets Niger’s leader General Abdourahamane Tiani in Niamey. This

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Senegal’s political storm: ousmane sonko challenges president bassirou diomaye faye

Just one week after his removal from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has initiated a fierce political confrontation. The former Prime Minister and influential

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