Sahel Reporter

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

Niger’s staggering financial hit from closed borders: 117 billion FCFA in lost state revenue

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a stark warning: Niger’s prolonged border closures have drained public coffers by a staggering 117 billion West African CFA francs. This financial hemorrhage exposes

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Benin : tHomas BoNi YaYi ChOUs les SEnAt OrDInAnCe

Le Président du Bénin, Thomas Boni Yayi, a annoncé hier mercredi qu'il exercera son droit de sénateur C'est un changement de posture significatif à Cotonou. Alors qu'il avait publiquement rejeté

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Chad’s political crackdown: opposition leaders face harsh sentences

The recent sentencing of leaders from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP), a prominent coalition within Chad’s opposition, transcends a mere judicial ruling. It starkly reveals a more

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Gabon Adopts New Biodiversity Strategy to Safeguard Its Exceptional Wildlife

The Gabon has taken a significant step towards protecting its forests, coastlines, and wildlife with the adoption of its new Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SPANB) 2022-2030. After several days

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Building community resilience and peace in Niger through inclusive dialogue

Across multiple regions in Niger, communities face persistent security threats and terrorist attacks that disrupt daily life. In response, a growing movement is emerging—one that prioritizes inclusive dialogue as a

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Togo: Lomé becomes Russia’s new strategic hub in west africa

As Russian military operations face significant setbacks across the Alliance of Sahel States, Moscow is strategically reorienting its focus towards the Gulf of Guinea. Under the autocratic rule of President

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Mali’s security crisis: a strategic turning point beyond the russian partnership

The initial hope for a swift resolution through alignment with Moscow has faded in Mali. Despite the Malian transitional government’s continued emphasis on self-reliance and its antagonistic stance towards Western

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Persistent violations of international humanitarian law in eastern drc

Droits de l’HommeRépublique démocratique du Congo RDC : le droit international humanitaire bafoué Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze 24/07/202624 juillet 2026 In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing violations of international humanitarian

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Marseille hosts atlético madrid for final pre-season showdown at vélodrome

L’Olympique de Marseille affrontera l’Atletico Madrid au Vélodrome, vendredi 14 août, en match amical. (F. Porcu/L’Equipe) On Friday, August 14, the iconic Vélodrome stadium will host a highly anticipated clash

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Absence de Paul Biya : Le Cameroun est en “pilotage automatique”

Politique Absence de Paul Biya : Le Cameroun est en « pilotage automatique » – Joshua Osih L’absence prolongée du président Paul Biya ravive le débat sur la fameuse vacance du pouvoir

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Burkina Faso: captain traoré’s digital militia impacts press freedom

In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has evolved beyond newsrooms and field reporting, now manifesting through digital campaigns and orchestrated harassment on social media platforms. A significant investigation

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Vers des frappes américaines contre le JNIM au Mali ?

Vers des frappes américaines contre le JNIM au Mali ? Saleh Mwanamilongo ven. 24 juillet 2026 à 9:12 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur

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