Sahel Reporter

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

Mayo-tsanaga gripped by ashes: boko haram’s devastation and state inaction

Mayo-Tsanaga gripped by ashes: Boko Haram’s devastation and state inaction The terror that refuses to fade Cameroon’s Mayo-Tsanaga region is burning. For over a decade, the shadow of Boko Haram

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Cameroon’s mayo-tsanaga devastated by boko haram’s relentless violence

Cameroon’s Mayo-Tsanaga devastated by Boko Haram’s relentless violence Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and the government’s troubling silence Boko Haram’s terrorism is no longer a distant threat in Cameroon.

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Kazakhstan and Morocco strengthen economic ties as strategic partners

Diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco strengthen economic ties as strategic partners The Government of Kazakhstan seeks to import high-quality Moroccan goods directly, cutting out intermediaries to secure premium products from the

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Massacres and war crimes after deadly ambush in northern Mali

On July 18, a military convoy comprising Malian Armed Forces troops and Russian Africa Corps mercenaries fell victim to a devastating ambush near Tabrichat, a strategic crossroads in northern Mali.

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Pilot mistakenly announces wrong world cup final result during flight

The final match of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina kept millions of fans glued to their screens—but for a group of passengers on a commercial flight, the

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Senegal backs Macky Sall’s un bid amid political evolution

Three days after hosting Macky Sall at the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a decisive announcement: Senegal will fully support his predecessor’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General.

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Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema begins state visit to France

Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has embarked on a three-day state visit to France, marking his second official trip abroad since assuming office. During this high-level engagement,

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Senegal backs Macky Sall’s un bid in strategic shift

Senegal has fully mobilized its diplomatic machinery to champion Macky Sall’s candidacy for the United Nations Secretary-General position. Government officials confirmed the endorsement was formalized on July 20, 2026, just

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Benin prioritises climate and inclusion in 2027 budget strategy

Benin has taken a decisive step toward modernising its public policies with the 2027 budget framework, placing climate resilience, gender equality, and regional disparities at the core of fiscal planning.

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Diplomatic milestone french honor for Gabon’s president oligui nguema

African Diplomacy diplomatic milestone: french honor for Gabon’s president oligui nguema Our Correspondent July 21, 2026 Paris, July 21, 2026 – In the intricate language of diplomacy, few gestures speak

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Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s rise to power by force and its consequences

The military takeover and its implications In Burkina Faso, each public statement by Captain Ibrahim Traoré deepens the debate surrounding the nature of his authority and the political trajectory of

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Political leader urges constitutional council to declare presidency vacant

Opposition leader calls for constitutional recognition of presidential absence Cameroon’s political opposition has intensified calls to address the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, now in its seventh week. Field

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