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 Professor Mohamed Maouloud assumes leadership of Mauritania’s largest opposition coalition at a pivotal moment, following a historic mass rally in Nouakchott that drew unprecedented crowds.
Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has instructed relevant ministers to implement immediate measures to mitigate flood risks before the upcoming rainy season. During
Dakar — The state of Senegal’s public markets has reached a critical juncture, according to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who presented a sobering assessment of
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko took a decisive stand on flood prevention and management during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Government unveils sweeping market revitalization initiative Senegal’s Prime Minister has rolled out an ambitious blueprint to overhaul the nation’s commercial infrastructure, targeting decades-old market facilities
Senegal U17 storms into quarter-finals and secures FIFA U17 World Cup berth The Senegalese U17 national team delivered a dominant performance to defeat Algeria and
Senegal’s government accelerates sweeping reforms under Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has unveiled a transformative agenda during the latest Council of
Dakar, May 20 — The Senegalese government is taking decisive steps to prevent potential flooding as the rainy season approaches. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has
Ivory Coast’s bold leap into sustainable development The Ivory Coast is making waves across Africa with its ambitious push into the green economy. This West
Sénégal: parliamentarian questions president’s national dialogue framework Senegalese lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna has raised serious concerns about the framework and objectives of the ‘National Dialogue’
Mountaga Tall, a prominent Malian opposition leader and lawyer, has been missing since his abduction on May 2nd, while his eldest son, Cheick Mamadou Tall,
The long-running investigation into financial irregularities at Côte d’Ivoire’s teacher mutual fund, MUPEMENET-CI, has culminated in legal action following allegations of embezzling over 5 billion
