Author: sahelinsider

Every year, millions of faithful make their way to Touba, the spiritual heart of Senegal’s Mouride brotherhood. Yet this year’s Grand Magal pilgrimage is unfolding under a shadow of financial strain, as rising transport fees place an extra burden on travelers heading to the holy city. The annual gathering, held in honor of Sheikh Ahmadou […]

A small city spanning just 19 square kilometers unexpectedly became the focal point of a significant humanitarian and diplomatic crisis, sending ripples across Southern Europe. On Thursday, Ceuta witnessed an unprecedented influx of thousands of migrants from Moroccan territory, marking the largest mass crossing into the Spanish enclave since the 2021 crisis. Authorities in Ceuta […]

Derrière l’afflux de migrants à Ceuta, l’Espagne soupçonne une tentative de pression politique de la part du Maroc En 24 heures, environ 60 000 migrants sont entrés illégalement dans cette enclave espagnole frontalière du Maroc, un territoire de 20 km2 peuplé de 85 000 habitants. Dans cet article, le média public espagnol RTVE s’interroge : est-ce une volonté de Rabat de faire […]

The Stade Brestois 29 is set to pay a heartfelt tribute to its late former coach Éric Roy during the Ligue 1 clash against Paris Saint-Germain on September 13, 2026. Three months after his passing on June 17, the club has chosen this high-profile fixture to honor his legacy in a manner befitting the deep […]

In a significant development within Senegal’s political landscape, three individuals closely associated with the Pastef party are currently facing legal proceedings. The trio stands accused of committing an offense against the Head of State, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This prosecution highlights the ongoing legal vigilance regarding public discourse and its impact on high-ranking officials in […]

Union Saint-Gilloise embarks on a thrilling European adventure, aiming for the prestigious Champions League play-off stage. The Brussels-based club faces a significant challenge in the third preliminary round, coming up against the formidable Norwegian side, Bodø/Glimt. Having experienced Champions League football last season, the Unionists harbor aspirations of once again competing at Europe’s highest level. […]

The Ivory Coast Government recently took center stage in Abidjan, presenting its vision for mobilizing development resources during the launch of the 2026 Ivory Coast Country Report and the West Africa Economic Outlook by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Representing the Minister of Planning and Development, Cabinet Director Professor Loesse Jacques ESSO presided over the […]

Mali air strikes by Africa Corps kill eight civilians including children Breaking Human Rights Watch has accused the Russian-backed paramilitary group Africa Corps of carrying out air strikes in central Mali that resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, three of whom were children. According to the watchdog, none of the victims were linked to […]