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 Behind the headlines: what’s really driving France’s education protests As France gears up for a pivotal 2027 presidential election, a growing wave of youth-led protests
The reintroduction of Gabon’s press card after a five-year hiatus has sent ripples through the country’s media landscape. Announced unexpectedly in Libreville, the initiative ends
Behind the scenes of Lille’s unexpected home loss to Brest Lille’s 0-1 defeat to Brest in the 7th round of Ligue 1 wasn’t just another
The Sahel’s shifting alliances are redefining power dynamics across Africa’s fragile heartland, where insurgent movements are increasingly turning to unconventional partners to survive. The Front
In N’Djamena, Snapchat has evolved from a simple messaging tool into a behind-the-scenes force shaping youth culture, aspirations, and even financial decisions. Behind the dazzling
When Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2001–2019), officially assumed leadership of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation
The roots of Cameroon’s anglophone crisis run deeper than political rhetoric or military clashes. Beneath the headlines lies a fundamental breakdown in communication—where hardened stances
Behind closed doors in Dakar, a high-stakes financial reckoning is underway. Senegalese authorities have pledged to settle an estimated 1.9 trillion FCFA (approximately $3.2 billion)
Morocco news Behind the curtain: why Mohammed VI’s cabinet reshuffle matters beyond the headlines On Friday October 16, 2026, His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided
Economic projections defy regional trends With projected growth of 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, Benin is carving out a reputation as West Africa’s
Behind the refusal to testify before parliament lies a calculated gambit. The decision of Demba Dieng, senior advisor to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to decline
The decision to freeze fuel prices in Niger wasn’t just a populist move—it exposed the deepening cracks within the National Council for the Safeguarding of
