Author: sahelinsider

The Autonomous Port of Lomé is bracing for industrial action as its workforce prepares to down tools for three consecutive days, starting June 25, 2026. The Togolese dockworkers’ union has issued a strike notice in response to unaddressed social and professional grievances that have persisted despite multiple rounds of negotiations since October 2025. Escalating workplace […]

Systematic oversight: IGF launches sweeping audit of DRC’s mining sector In a bold move to tighten financial oversight, the Inspection Générale des Finances (IGF) has deployed 118 inspectors across nearly 200 public and private entities as part of its 2026 audit campaign. This latest initiative, launched on June 4, places a special focus on the […]

Who is Jouleybib de Nampala, the jihadist leader now hunted by Mali’s authorities? Mali’s government has escalated its crackdown on extremist elements by placing a significant bounty on a prominent jihadist commander. Jouleybib de Nampala, a key figure operating under the banner of a well-known militant group, has become the latest target of Bamako’s intensified […]

Aurélien Tchouaméni’s Real Madrid future under Mourinho’s watch Four seasons after joining Real Madrid alongside a Champions League and La Liga triumph, midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni faces an uncertain future. With his contract expiring next year, questions swirl over whether the French international will remain at the Casa Blanca or seek new challenges elsewhere. The debate […]

The inauguration of the 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria to the Republic of Chad marks a pivotal moment in deepening ties between Algiers and N’Djamena. This ambitious project underscores a shared commitment to mutual development and energy cooperation in the region. On Monday, Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina joined his Algerian counterpart, Sifi Ghrieb, […]

The Nigerian military announced the release of hundreds of individuals abducted months earlier by a Boko Haram faction in Ngoshe, Borno State. According to footage released by the army, women and children—visibly distressed—were transported in military vehicles under cover of night and later gathered in an open area, closely monitored by soldiers. Reports suggest the […]

Chahana Takiou summoned by cybercrime court in Bamako The director of the Le 22 Septembre newspaper, Chahana Takiou, has been ordered to appear before the cybercrime unit of Bamako’s prosecutor’s office on June 8, 2026, at 1 PM. The move follows his recent public statements criticizing the military junta’s handling of political, security, and economic […]

Political tensions escalate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the debate over constitutional reform intensifies. The National Assembly’s approval of a referendum bill on May 27 has ignited fierce reactions from both the ruling majority and the opposition. The ruling coalition argues that the reform seeks to modernize the country’s institutions, while critics—particularly […]

life on hold in Uvira as eastern DRC awaits trump-backed peace deal In the bustling streets of Uvira, a sense of uncertainty lingers as residents grapple with unmet promises of lasting peace. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern region remains gripped by instability, despite high-profile assurances from global leaders—most notably Donald Trump—who pledged decisive […]

Following its recent initiative in Niger, Algeria is now extending its development-driven approach to Chad, with tangible projects aimed at fostering stability across the Sahel region through economic and social progress. On Monday, June 8, Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad to mark the groundbreaking of a 40-megawatt power plant, a gift from […]