Fast, reliable English-language news from across the Sahel — Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond.
Behind the Niger troop deployment: why Algeria is challenging Russia’s Sahel strategy 
Benin-uae trade deal: how tariff cuts on 3,000+ products could reshape local industries 
Uncovering the root causes behind Spain’s deadliest high-speed train collision near Toledo 
Mali’s counterterrorism: how impunity and military crackdowns deepen civilian suffering 
Mali’s political shadow: the unseen forces reshaping leadership under junta rule 
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 The political landscape in Senegal is witnessing an unprecedented dynamic as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition figure Ousmane Sonko engage in high-stakes dialogue. These
A significant chapter in contemporary Béninese political history is drawing to a close. With the inauguration of his elected successor, Romuald Wadagni, just days away,
Tensions are rising between Dakar and Paris after Senegal passed a stricter law targeting same-sex relationships and detained a French national in early 2026. The
Former Ivorian Minister of Communication Auguste Miremont, now 85, has spent a lifetime observing and shaping the political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire. As the first
The National Office for the Organization of the Pilgrimage (ORGEP) has issued a critical advisory to Chadian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, emphasizing strict
Africa Patrice Talon delivers heartfelt farewell to Benin’s citizens In a poignant message released by Benin’s outgoing president on May 21, 2026, Patrice Talon expressed
During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Adom, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for the royal initiatives championed by
As the Islamic festival of Tabaski approaches, the capital of Chad, N’Djamena, is buzzing with activity. Markets and streets across the city are teeming with
The Senegalese judicial system has turned its focus towards Pape Malick Ndour, a prominent political figure who served as Minister of Youth during the administration
Bénin stands on the cusp of a significant political shift. As the second term of President Patrice Talon’s administration draws to a close, Wilfried Léandre
Unprecedented security measures for Succès Masra’s appeal hearing The Supreme Court in N’Djamena is today operating under an unprecedented security lockdown. Heavy presence of defense
Senegal’s markets are undergoing a sweeping transformation under new national plan The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has highlighted the urgent need to revamp
