Sahel Reporter

Cotonou has demonstrated a strong commitment to West African economic integration by achieving a 73% implementation rate of UEMOA’s regulatory reforms during the 2026 Annual Policy Review. The Ministry of

Often described as a “special relationship,” the alliance between Washington and Rabat stands as one of the most enduring and unique in American diplomatic history. From its unshakeable historical foundations

Often described as a “special relationship,” the enduring alliance between Washington and Rabat stands as one of the most venerable and distinctive in American diplomacy. Tracing its path from unshakeable

During a high-level gathering in Cotonou, Benin and Morocco marked a pivotal moment in their diplomatic and economic relationship. The seventh session of the joint cooperation commission brought together officials

In both Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the gold mining sector faces persistent transparency gaps despite ongoing oversight efforts. Recent findings by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures embody the triumph and abrupt decline of public officials as starkly as Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o. Once a powerful security figure, his career became

The Gabonese government has quietly introduced a significant adjustment in its 2025 revised finance bill, slashing expected mining corporate tax revenue by 97%, from 53.2 billion to just 1.47 billion

In a landmark move for sustainable finance in West Africa, Sénégal has witnessed the launch of its first-ever Agri Green Bond. The 30 billion FCFA green bond, issued by Swami

In the heart of Niaguis, a small town in Casamance, Mariama Sonko has spent over three decades championing women’s financial independence through agriculture and agroecology. Born into a farming family,

The political landscape in Senegal is witnessing a significant shift as a major opposition coalition formally merges with a leading party, citing concerns over the future of a transformative national

In a bold move to empower Ivorian businesses, Orange Bank Africa, the fully digital banking arm based in Abidjan, has inked two strategic partnerships with SGPME—a state-backed institution dedicated to

Discussions are underway within the US administration about possible military action in Mali. Washington is weighing a significant shift in its counterterrorism strategy in West Africa. Reports indicate the Trump