Fast, reliable English-language news from across the Sahel — Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond.
Russia-Africa summit 2026: Mali’s Goïta leads while Sahel’s Tiani remains conspicuously absent 
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 A deadly helicopter raid has shattered the calm of the Sahara along the Niger-Algeria frontier, leaving at least 48 civilian gold prospectors dead. The attack
In Burkina Faso, the legacy of Thomas Sankara has evolved far beyond a simple historical inheritance. It now occupies a central place in the political
At first light on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the riverbanks on the outskirts of Gao became the scene of a bloodbath blamed on Russian mercenaries
Gabon now has a clearer picture of its public debt. Following an audit commissioned by the state and finalized as of December 31, 2025, the
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The Nigerien government once celebrated the takeover of the Société des mines de l’Aïr (SOMAÏR) by an entirely local team as a landmark achievement of
The military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani is confronting an escalating wave of dissent from within its own barracks. Massive desertions toward armed groups,
The alliance’s regional market exposure reaches new heights At a time when the three Sahel states of the Alliance of Sahel States continue to champion
Classrooms across Benin came back to life on Monday, 14 September 2026, as learners and teachers returned for the official start of the new academic
Niger’s decision to keep pump prices frozen is now exacting a heavy toll on the country’s public finances. Fresh projections from the International Monetary Fund
A flagship project shadowed by financial doubts TEXFORCES-BF, the textile initiative presented as a cornerstone of Burkina Faso’s economic sovereignty and industrial ambitions, enjoys undeniable
A financial reckoning that challenges the official narrative At the close of 2024, Niger’s international investment position painted a stark picture of economic vulnerability. According
