Sahel Reporter

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

Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tension

The official statement declared that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with all ministers and state secretaries serving in the government. This

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Mali’s junta trapped in its own russian-backed security gamble

From Kidal to Bamako: The unraveling of a flawed military alliance The Mali junta’s gamble on Russian-backed security has collapsed under the weight of its own miscalculations. Military setbacks in

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Cotonou’s zongo parking: a game-changer for truck logistics in Benin

Cotonou embraces a new era in port logistics with the Zongo parking lot A historic milestone was reached on the morning of May 22 when the Port Autonome de Cotonou

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Senegal’s fuel price rise warning sparks economic concerns

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the alarm about a potential surge in fuel prices in Senegal, citing a volatile global climate that could destabilize the nation’s economy. Speaking to

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Senegal’s political funds row: Sonko challenges Faye’s reform delay

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly aired a serious disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the oversight of political funds—a key reform promise during their presidential

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Senegal’s PM Sonko condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws

Senegal’s PM Sonko condemns western pressure on homosexuality laws Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized what he describes as foreign attempts to normalize homosexuality in Senegal, amid rising tensions

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Political funds control: Sonko advocates for strict and transparent oversight

Dakar — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to strengthening oversight and transparency around political funds, framing their regulation as a core pledge made to Senegalese citizens during

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Togo’s visa exemption: a strategic move cloaked in panafricanism

Togo’s visa-free policy: a closer look at the fine print The announcement of visa exemptions for all African nationals by the Togolese government has generated significant buzz, positioning Lomé as

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Senegal’s political funds debate: Sonko challenges president on transparency

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the handling of political funds, drawing a clear line between their approaches to governance. Speaking

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Senegal’s economic vision: thousands of jobs announced by prime minister Ousmane Sonko

Senegal’s Economic Revival: Ousmane Sonko Pledges Thousands of Jobs for Youth In a bold declaration before the National Assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has placed employment at the heart

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Senegal’s prime minister condemns western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality laws

The Senegalese government has recently tightened penalties for same-sex relationships, doubling prison sentences to five to ten years. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now publicly denounced what he describes as

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Senegal cracks down on unnatural acts: Sonko vows no one is spared

During a heated session at the National Assembly addressing concerns over acts against nature, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a resolute message: the newly reinforced legislation will be enforced without

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