Landmark power plant foundation in N’Djamena strengthens Algeria Tchad ties

N’Djamena — A new chapter is unfolding in the partnership between Algeria and Chad as officials break ground on a transformative power plant project in the capital. The ceremony marking

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Burkina Faso faces tightening grip on two-wheeler trade amid economic strain

The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has ushered in a period of profound transformation, marked by an intensified centralization of governance. While official discourse champions

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Burkina Faso launches sustainable aquaculture framework to boost food security

In Ouagadougou, leaders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector have endorsed a suite of strategic documents designed to shape the industry’s long-term growth. These include sector diagnostics, an investment roadmap, and

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Power outages hit Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri after technical failure

Niamey, June 8, 2026 — A technical glitch in the electrical grid of the Niger River Zone has plunged parts of Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri into darkness since early this

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Week in review Burkina Faso june 2026 key developments and events

Between June 1 and 7, 2026, Burkina Faso experienced a dynamic week marked by significant events across multiple sectors, including environment, economy, security, diplomacy, social initiatives, sports, and culture. Each

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Nigerian authorities secure release of over 400 boko haram hostages

A screenshot from a Boko Haram video, recorded on October 31, 2014, prominently features Abubakar Shekau, the group’s leader, at its center. In Nigeria, the extremist group Boko Haram has

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Algerian prime minister begins official visit to Chad

In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, the Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, has embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Chad. The visit, commissioned by

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Togo student tragedy after 2026 bac results sparks mental health debate

Kpalimé is reeling from an unimaginable loss after a bright student from Zomayi High School took her own life following the release of the 2026 BAC 1 results. On the

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Chadian-Algerian solidarity power plant breaks ground in N’Djamena

Chadian-Algerian solidarity power plant breaks ground in N’Djamena N’DJAMENA — The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and Head of Government, Allamaye Halina, led the

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Medical partnership between Sorbonne University and CHIC in Benin

West Africa’s medical and research landscape is on the verge of reaching a groundbreaking milestone. Sorbonne University, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on

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Burkina Faso’s beauty pageant ban: a marker of escalating authoritarianism

A recent official decree has sent ripples across Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè government has announced the indefinite suspension of all beauty pageants throughout the national territory. While the authorities present

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Algerian prime minister meets chadian president in N’Djamena

Algeria’s Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, landed in N’Djamena on Monday for an official visit to meet Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The meeting was arranged at the request of

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