Author: sahelinsider

The Autonomous Port of Abidjan has solidified its economic partnerships with Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in West Africa. This strategic move comes despite the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS earlier this year, a development that could have disrupted regional trade flows. Record-breaking performance […]

Côte d’Ivoire has officially greenlit Starlink’s satellite internet service to operate within its borders. The landmark decision was announced on July 16 during a high-profile visit by Frank R. Garcia, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan. The visit also coincided with the signing of multiple economic […]

A fresh legal battle has emerged following Ousmane Sonko’s controversial comments about the holy city of Touba. A descendant of Serigne Touba has formally petitioned the Public Prosecutor at the Dakar High Court to initiate a judicial inquiry into the remarks. In a formal complaint filed on July 14, 2026, Serigne Modou Maroun Niang—identified as […]

Ouagadougou urges african union to embrace bold reforms The Burkinabè Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, met with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, President of the African Union Commission, on July 15 during his regional tour of the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. The discussions […]

France and Morocco deepen strategic ties during Rabat visit French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded a landmark official visit to Rabat, underscoring a renewed commitment to strengthening the long-standing partnership between France and Morocco. His three-day stay culminated in the announcement of approximately 15 bilateral agreements designed to elevate cooperation across critical sectors. Elevating bilateral […]

Washington raises alarm over Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as level 4 danger zones The U.S. State Department has updated its global travel advisory, designating 23 nations as Level 4: Do Not Travel—the highest warning level possible. Among the countries listed are Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, all members of the Alliance of Sahel States […]

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch concluded a two-day visit to Rabat this week, marking a decisive step in the restoration of bilateral relations between the two nations. The discussions, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored a new era of cooperation following years of diplomatic friction. Lecornu hailed the […]

A partir du 1er janvier 2027, tous les ressortissants du continent pourront entrer sur le territoire tchadien sans visa. Le Tchad s'apprête à ouvrir une nouvelle page de son histoire diplomatique. En marge du Forum africain de l’eau, organisé à N’Djamena en présence de plusieurs chefs d’État et de nombreuses personnalités, le président Mahamat Idriss […]

Libreville, July 2026 — Gabon has just launched one of the most critical national transformation initiatives. By adopting the interim education sector plan 2026-2030 roadmap, authorities are committing to a clear vision: transforming the education system into the primary engine for economic diversification, social cohesion and international competitiveness. This technical document represents far more than […]

In a decisive move to revitalize crucial sectors of the Béninese economy, the Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Employment Promotion undertook a highly strategic outreach visit on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. By making successive stops at the Agency for the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (ADPME) and the Fund for the Development […]