Sahel Reporter

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

Soldiers in Chad trained in human rights amid koumra initiative

A groundbreaking human rights training program for defense and security forces has launched in Koumra, aiming to embed ethical conduct and accountability in military operations. The initiative, which began on

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Senegal’s PM details progress and challenges in major infrastructure projects

Government review reveals 245 dormant infrastructure assets across Senegal An exhaustive review of infrastructure projects across government departments has identified 245 assets and initiatives that either remain unused, require completion,

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Senegal prime minister meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine pilgrimage

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye of Dakar this afternoon. The meeting, held just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in

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Prime minister ousmane sonko visits monseigneur andré guéye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko undertook a significant courtesy visit this afternoon, meeting with Monseigneur André Guéye. This important engagement occurred just days before the eagerly anticipated traditional Marian pilgrimage to

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Soaring sheep prices hit Niamey ahead of tabaski celebrations

The streets of Niamey are teeming with activity as Tabaski approaches, yet the usual festive atmosphere is overshadowed by a harsh economic reality. Trucks laden with livestock roll into the

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Niger’s record deflation exposes fragile economic balance

In a striking economic twist, Niger’s National Statistics Institute (INS) has just revealed April 2026’s Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC), exposing a dramatic deflationary trend of -8.5%. While economists celebrate

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Sonko meets Bishop André Guéye ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage

With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Bishop André Guéye in a gesture of respect and dialogue. The meeting,

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Bundesliga relegation playoff first leg ends goalless

In a tightly contested opening leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn played out a scoreless draw on Thursday. The first meeting of this two-legged tie

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Senegal’s prime minister urges completion of stalled infrastructure projects

SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 — The Prime Minister has called on government ministers to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects across their respective departments. Speaking at

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Sonko’s vision: public-private partnerships to revitalize Senegal’s national parks

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a clear directive to the ministers overseeing Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning and Cooperation, as well as Finance and Budget. His mandate emphasizes the imperative

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Prime minister sonko meets archbishop guèye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage

A gathering underscored by republican cordiality This official audience, occurring as the nation gears up with extensive logistical and security preparations for the Christian community’s significant annual gathering, featured remarkably

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Wolfsburg held to draw by paderborn in first leg of bundesliga relegation playoff

Wolfsburg held to draw by Paderborn in first leg of Bundesliga relegation playoff Wolfsburg and Paderborn fought fiercely in a goalless draw at home The first leg of the Bundesliga

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