Sahel Reporter

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

Space forum africa 2026: how satellites are driving africa’s development

In Lomé, Space Forum Africa 2026 shifted perspectives. From July 28 to 30, policymakers, researchers, investors, and innovators delved into an understated truth: space technologies are no longer just about

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Morocco warns spain of migration surge risk from spanish court ruling

Morocco issues advance warning to Spain over court decision A top Moroccan official has revealed that Rabat alerted Madrid weeks before the unprecedented migration surge into the Spanish enclave of

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Cameroun faces 300 billion FCFA gap without new IMF deal by 2027

Cameroon has placed the renewal of its partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the heart of its next three-year budget plan. The Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document

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Cameroon’s silent leader: Biya’s prolonged absence fuels questions

Cameroon’s silent leader: Biya’s prolonged absence fuels questions At 93, with 44 years in power, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has just completed his longest absence from public view—58 days

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Gabon and Sierra Leone strengthen bilateral ties in Freetown talks

The historic meeting between Gabonese Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio at Freetown’s State House marked the climax of the Gabonese leader’s

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Ferran Torres’ future hangs in balance: psg interest vs barcelona’s affection

The date July 19, 2026, will forever be etched in the memory of Ferran Torres and every supporter of La Roja. In a thrilling World Cup final, Spain secured their

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Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in champions league qualifier first leg

Olympique Lyonnais faces Sparta Prague in champions league qualifier first leg Olympique Lyonnais travels to face Sparta Prague this Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League third preliminary

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Union Saint-Gilloise kicks off champions league campaign against bodo/glimt

Union Saint-Gilloise is set to embark on its European journey this Tuesday in Ostende, facing Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt in the third preliminary round of the 2026/2027 Champions League. Just four

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Morocco refutes spain’s claims over ceuta migrant influx

Morocco vehemently denied accusations from Spain on Monday, rejecting claims it had facilitated a large-scale influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Rabat countered that the root of

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Lambert Mende: Tshisekedi must remain president until rwandan aggression in DRC ends

Lambert Mende: Tshisekedi must remain president until rwandan aggression in DRC ends During a political gathering held by the Convention des Congolais Unis (CCU) on Monday, August 3, 2026, Lambert

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Joshua osih launches campaign to reclaim north west Cameroon

In a bold political maneuver, Joshua Osih, vice-presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring stability and governance to Cameroon’s embattled North

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African Development Bank pushes for faster project execution in Gabon

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) portfolio in Gabon, valued at a substantial $658.6 million, continues to face significant execution delays. Neither the authorities in Libreville nor the pan-African financier have

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