Sahel Reporter

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

Morocco’s dual strategy: trump highway and ceuta crisis over western Sahara

Rabat is leveraging two powerful tools to secure critical support from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute: a symbolic highway named after Donald Trump and a calculated migration surge at

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Senegal’s Mégapari scandal: 7 billion FCFA embezzlement rocks online betting

The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of Dakar’s most talked-about economic and judicial cases this autumn. An astonishing seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, was

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Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities

Chad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: unlocking recycling opportunities Chad generates 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling remains in its infancy. A lack of infrastructure, awareness, and support hinders

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Cameroun: Paul Biya’s pending return stirs political uncertainty

Cameroon’s head of state, Paul Biya, is set to return to Yaoundé, as confirmed by his official entourage. The announcement follows yet another prolonged absence from the country, raising questions

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Unveiled protocol for surrendering FDLR rebels in democratic republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has finalized a surrender protocol with the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a rebel group with deep historical roots. According to official statements,

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Cameroon President Paul Biya’s health stirs controversy amid absence

Government Dismisses Rumors Amid President’s Prolonged Absence The Cameroonian government has moved to quell mounting speculation surrounding the health and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, who has not been seen

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya: life confirmed after 56-day absence

After 56 days without a word, Cameroon’s government has shattered weeks of silence with a clear message: President Paul Biya remains alive, and his return is imminent. Yet the announcement

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Third qualifying round first leg ol vs sparta prague live coverage

Olympique Lyonnais kicks off their European campaign this Tuesday evening with a high-stakes third qualifying round first leg against Sparta Prague at the ePET ARENA. The French side faces a

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Us visa shift pushes malians to travel through Dakar

Securing a US visa from Bamako has become a complex detour for Malian applicants. American consular authorities have shifted visa processing for Malians to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory

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Cameroon: paul biya’s extended absence fuels national and regional concerns

The extended period of low visibility from Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate the political discourse in Yaoundé. The persistent silence from the Etoudi Palace

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Cameroon’s financing future clouded by presidential uncertainty

Cameroon is currently preparing one of its most significant external financing operations since its January 2026 eurobond. According to the monthly public debt situation report for June 2026, the state

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Senegal unveils AI ambitions in Tokyo with new tech initiative

Senegal has seized the spotlight at the HAIP Friends Group forum in Tokyo to formally launch the Senegal AI Factory, a cornerstone of its new technological deal. The delegation, representing

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