Sahel Reporter

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

Niger and South Africa strengthen security ties in Niamey meeting

 A high-level meeting in Niamey today marked a pivotal moment in Niger’s expanding security partnerships, as the country’s top Interior Minister welcomed a senior South African delegation. Niamey — July

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger officially enter the race for can 2032

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially recognized the joint bid by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone, though symbolic,

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Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and governance reforms by African peer review mechanism

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s leading governance instrument established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya absent for over 40 days stirs discontent

Cameroon’s Paul Biya absent for over 40 days stirs discontent What was initially described as a brief private trip to Europe has stretched into an extended absence. Since President Paul

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Suspicious death of Togo dancer in France sparks outrage

France, July 22, 2026 – The tragic death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had been living in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese

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Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner

crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes

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Morocco Benin strengthen ties with 14 landmark bilateral agreements in Cotonou

In a landmark gathering that signals a new era of cooperation, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have solidified their partnership with the signing of 14 strategic

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Lyon opens tickets for first champions league match against sparta prague

The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague is set to kick off on 11 August at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon. While the exact kick-off time remains

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Cameroun: prolonged absence of President Paul Biya fuels concerns

Cameroun: prolonged absence of President Paul Biya fuels concerns The Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC) convened a high-level meeting of its top officials this week, exactly forty-five days after

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Burkina Faso military cohesion tested under Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s recent address in Ouahigouya has laid bare a fundamental fracture within Burkina Faso’s military leadership. His unfiltered rhetoric—marked by blunt threats and coarse language—exposes not strength, but

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Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin

Moscow has officially confirmed a new diplomatic representative in Benin. On July 21, 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as the new extraordinary and plenipotentiary

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Burkina Faso military junta faces hidden power struggles

The stern declarations from Captain Ibrahim Traoré, such as his blunt warning that dissent will be crushed without hesitation, reveal a simmering yet intense battle for influence within Burkina Faso’s

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