Fast, reliable English-language news from across the Sahel — Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond.
Chad’s stern denial of Niger strike claims and call for verifiable evidence 
Behind South Africa’s deadly Durban mob killing: systemic roots of xenophobia exposed 
Bamako’s airport land dispute: dissecting why Adama Sangaré’s conviction is under legal scrutiny 
Mali’s 440-day detention of Choguel Maïga exposes the hidden cost of political loyalty 
Behind the Burkina Faso power puzzle: Traoré’s absence at Moscow summit raises internal questions 
Behind the headlines: why governments worldwide insist on emergency reserves now 
Niger’s deadly drone strike: examining the credibility of accusations against France and Chad 
Brazil’s 2026 election: How last-minute polling extensions fueled Bolsonaro’s legal challenge after Lula’s win 
Behind the massacre: untold factors behind tagadayat’s 54 civilian deaths in Mali’s insecure north 
Togo’s hidden advantage: how phosphate is powering UEMOA’s fertilizer revolution Why Cotonou’s port is rewriting West African logistics despite regional obstacles The Port of Cotonou is undergoing a quiet transformation that defies regional trade disruptions.
Cotonou/Berlin — Behind the high-profile visits and joint statements, a deeper transformation is unfolding in the German-Bénin relationship. With regional security crises in the Sahel
Behind Ibrahim Traoré’s recent high-profile speech in Bobo-Dioulasso lies a strategic pivot that has quietly yet profoundly aligned Burkina Faso’s military leadership with Marine Le
Clément Atangana, the long-serving president of Cameroon’s constitutional council, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Paris after a prolonged illness. His death does not
Libreville, October 2026 — Gabon is betting on an unconventional engine of economic growth: the skills of its people. In a strategic shift that goes
Behind the 15.6 trillion FCFA debt milestone: what the numbers don’t reveal at first glance At the close of June 2026, Cameroon’s public debt crossed
Recent developments between Lomé and Moscow signal a deeper strategic alignment than previously acknowledged. Behind the announced plan to use the Port of Lomé as
The sudden death of Clément Atangana, president of Cameroon’s Constitutional Council, in Paris has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political landscape. The 85-year-old jurist, who
The hidden currents shaping Senegal-France security cooperation The arrival of France’s amphibious assault ship Mistral in Dakar wasn’t just a naval stopover—it was a carefully
Analyzing Algeria’s strategic energy expansion into West Africa reveals more than just new agreements—it uncovers the deeper motivations driving Sonelgaz’s latest foray into Senegal. The
Social Policy Gabon’s shift in senior care: how retirement is being redefined beyond pensions By Senior Affairs Correspondent October 3, 2026 89 views No comments
Behind the scenes: why France’s Mistral is reshaping Senegal’s military strategy France’s Mistral amphibious assault ship arrived in Dakar for a five-day mission in October
