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 Boussouma, a village located just 77 kilometres north-east of Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, has been emptied of its population under sustained pressure from armed groups.
Niger’s transitional authorities have hailed the agreement signed on 23 September 2026 for the Madaouela uranium deposit as a major win for mining sovereignty. The
Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs has collected 1.8 billion FCFA (about 2.7 million euros) in duties and taxes on imported phones, tablets and digital terminals
Women’s Champions League Barcelona beat Paris FC 5-2 in Women’s Champions League opener WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2026/2027 – After conceding an early goal, Barcelona responded
A traditional national ceremony in Bamako On 22 September 2026, Bamako hosted the 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence. The ceremony was presided over by General
Gabon moves to reopen fisheries negotiations with the European Union Libreville has authorised the launch of talks on a new sustainable fisheries partnership agreement and
Chad Chad: N’Djamena prosecutors open inquiry into suspected exploitation of five minors filmed in military uniforms Five minors shown in military uniforms and heard making
Open Doors calls for prayer after January attack in Cameroon’s Far North Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on 20-year-old Oumar in the Far North region
On Tuesday 22 September 2026, the Agence Béninoise de Protection Civile (ABPC) took a significant step in modernising its operational toolkit. During an official ceremony
Senegal has completed its first listing on the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM), introducing four bond lines totaling 305 billion FCFA. The operation, led by the
Benin Benin police launch sweeping traffic enforcement drive Benin’s Republican Police have launched a nationwide operation targeting traffic code violations, with over 100 motorcyclists and
Ivory Coast’s active portfolio with the World Bank Group stands at 25 projects worth a combined $5.3 billion. The figure was confirmed on Monday, September
