Author: sahelinsider

In a bold move to position Bénin on the global gastronomic map, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Cotonou. The project, « Les Nouveaux Chefs », is set to redefine the country’s culinary landscape by blending local heritage with elite training, professional insertion, and tourism development. Spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, this […]

The Gabonese government has just unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to overhaul the national transport network by launching the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT). This strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA marks a bold step toward building a state-of-the-art, dependable, and accessible public transport system. Unlike mere structural adjustments, the CNT embodies a forward-thinking vision that […]

Libreville is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage, forcing authorities to declare a state of hydrological emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Residents have endured days without running water, while long queues form around the few remaining distribution points. In local markets, vendors sell water in jerrycans at inflated prices, reflecting the desperation […]

The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing persistent security challenges, with ongoing hostilities between government forces and the M23 rebel group—allegedly backed by Rwanda—continuing to destabilize the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) has reaffirmed its […]

N’Djamena, Chad — The announcement of the 2026 baccalaureate results has left many candidates in Chad facing stark realities. While some celebrate their hard-earned success, others are confronted with disappointment, underscoring the competitive nature of this year’s examinations. More than half of candidates advance, but challenges persist A total of 106,231 students registered for the […]

Cotonou dismantles Vodjè crime hub, rogue soldier ‘Alôtrô’ sought This week, the Police Républicaine launched a sweeping raid in Cotonou’s Vodjè district, dismantling a long-standing urban crime network that had operated with near impunity. The operation targeted a notorious ghetto, identified as a key transit point and consumption site for illegal substances in the capital. […]

As part of the 27th edition of Mother Tongue Day, Cameroon joined forces with UNESCO to champion multilingual education and linguistic diversity. The week-long campaign, culminating in a closing ceremony on February 27, 2026, in Nanga Eboko, highlighted the urgent need to preserve and promote indigenous languages while fostering inclusive learning environments. The event, themed […]

Algerians headed to the polls on July 2, 2026, for parliamentary elections that delivered a historic voter turnout of just 20.79%. This figure marks the lowest participation rate ever recorded in Algeria’s legislative contests, underscoring deepening public disillusionment with the political process. The provisional results, announced shortly after polls closed, revealed a stark contrast between […]

The Gabonese industrial landscape is on the verge of a major transformation with the imminent launch of a local rebar production facility. On July 1st in Nkok, the Minister of Industry and Local Transformation, Lubin Ntoutoume, inaugurated the construction of Prometal Gabon, a joint venture between the Gabonese government and the Pometal group. With a […]