New power plant in N’Djamena marks milestone in Algeria-Chad ties

N’Djamena, Chad – Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina announced on Monday that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant in the capital is a transformative project…

Algeria launches 40 MW power plant in Chad, continues Sahel energy push

PREMIÈRE PIERRE Algeria launches 40 MW power plant in Chad, continues Sahel energy push Chad and Algeria officially broke ground on Monday in N’Djamena for a 40-megawatt power plant entirely…

Mounting pressure on two-wheeled commerce reflects Burkina Faso’s economic control

Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone profound transformation marked by increasingly centralised governance. While official rhetoric emphasises sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality on the…

Bénin government clears salary arrears and career blocks for civil servants

In a move that has brought relief to thousands of public employees, the Ministry of Economy and Finance under Romuald Wadagni has launched a large-scale operation to unlock promotions and…

Burkina Faso unveils new strategic framework to strengthen aquaculture and food security

  In Ouagadougou, stakeholders from Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector validated and unveiled a set of strategic documents on 8 June, designed to provide long-term guidance and structure for the industry’s…

Power cuts hit Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri after Zone Fleuve fault

Niamey, 8 June 2026 – The Société nigérienne d’électricité (NIGELEC) announced on Monday that power supply disruptions in Dosso, Niamey and Tillabéri are due to a technical fault on the…

Burkina Faso week in review: major events from 1 to 7 june 2026

The week from June 1 to 7, 2026, was eventful in Burkina Faso, with major developments across environmental, economic, security, diplomatic, social, sports, and cultural domains. On the environmental front,…

Boko Haram releases more than 400 captives in Nigeria

The terrorist group Boko Haram has freed over 400 people who were abducted earlier this year from a village in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, a local senator and a youth…

Algerian prime minister launches official visit to Chad

In a significant move to bolster bilateral ties, the Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Chad today, Monday. The visit, mandated…

Togo: student dies after bac 1 results in Kpalimé

The city of Kpalimé is in shock following the death of a student from Zomayi High School, which occurred after the release of the BAC 1 exam results for the…

Chad and Algeria launch 40-megawatt solidarity power plant project in N’Djamena

In N’Djamena, a pivotal moment unfolded as Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb of Algeria, accompanied by Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, officially presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated…

Sorbonne Université and CHIC Bénin forge medical excellence alliance

A new era for medical advancement and research across West Africa is dawning as Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, sets its sights on Bénin. A high-level…