Fast, reliable English-language news from across the Sahel — Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond.
Behind the Marseille-Toulouse clash: what’s really at stake at the Velodrome 
Why Russia’s oil hubs are burning: the hidden logic behind the latest drone strikes 
Inside binance’s $6.3B breach: how an overlooked laptop nearly collapsed crypto’s biggest exchange 
CAF’s abrupt u-turn on CAN frequency: the hidden financial and competitive pressures 
Israel’s fragmented win: what Netanyahu’s lack of majority means for regional stability 
Israel’s narrow election lead: how a fragmented Knesset could reshape regional power dynamics 
Inside Moscow 2026: how Benin’s economic diplomacy strategy unfolded under the spotlight 
Burkina Faso’s youth training in Russia: a path to progress or a gamble with their lives? 
Behind the curtain: uncovering the funding puzzle of Koudougou’s 15,000-seat stadium project 
Inside Cotonou’s energy summit: how hidden policy levers could redefine Africa’s economic future Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has concluded a significant diplomatic tour across West Africa, culminating in a pivotal visit to Côte d’Ivoire.
By Pierre Tchuente — Security and Policy Analyst
Mali targets top terror figures with cash bounties In a decisive move to curb terrorism and safeguard national security, the Malian Government has announced cash
Lomé to host pivotal African aviation summit in 2026 From June 15 to 19, 2026, Lomé will become the epicenter of African aviation, hosting the
In a decisive move to reshape its urban landscape, the government of Burkina Faso, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State, has approved a
The Malian government has unveiled a financial incentive ranging from 500 million to 2 billion West African CFA francs for credible and actionable information leading
The diplomatic relationship between Niger and Turkey has reached a significant milestone during an official visit by Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to Ankara. This
Côte d’Ivoire charts path to sustainable growth on World Environment Day Abidjan – On June 5, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire marked World Environment Day with a
Senegal justice minister Moussa Sarr faces political and judicial challenges Me Moussa Sarr has assumed the role of Senegal’s Minister of Justice at a time
Since its launch in November 2021, Cameroon’s systematic review of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that save the state approximately 12 billion Central
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for an additional six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team.
Gabon’s Ministry of National Education finds itself at the epicenter of a significant financial scandal. Approximately twenty agents affiliated with the Central Directorate of Financial
