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Weeks into the latest Ebola surge across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, medical teams are drastically scaling up operations to halt the virus. I have been observing the intense mobilization in Goma and […]
N’Djamena power plant groundbreaking strengthens Algeria-Chad ties N’Djamena – The prime minister and head of government of Chad, Allamaye Halina, presided over a ceremony on Monday marking the launch of a new power plant in […]
On Monday, Chad and Algeria broke ground on a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, with full financing from Algiers. The project, implemented by Sonelgaz International, aims to strengthen Chad’s electricity supply and bilateral economic cooperation. […]
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed leadership, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by an increasingly centralized governance model. While official communication emphasizes national sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the socio-economic reality on the ground […]
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, has initiated an extensive operation aimed at unblocking career advancements and salary back-payments for state employees. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to […]
In Ouagadougou, stakeholders from Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector validated and unveiled a set of strategic documents on 8 June, designed to guide and sustainably steer the industry’s growth. The approved materials include a sector […]
Niamey – Significant disruptions in the electricity supply have been reported across the capital and neighboring regions. The Société nigérienne d’électricité (NIGELEC) confirmed that a technical failure within the Zone Fleuve electrical network is responsible […]
The week from June 1 to 7, 2026, saw a series of significant developments across Burkina Faso, spanning environmental, economic, security, diplomatic, social, sports, and cultural domains. On the environmental front, the mass die-off of […]
In a significant development in northeastern Nigeria, the insurgent group Boko Haram has granted freedom to more than 400 individuals who were abducted from a village in Borno State earlier this year. The mass release […]
Diplomatie 08/06/2026 – 09:41 Chargé par le président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a entamé, ce lundi, une visite officielle en République du Tchad, une visite qui s’inscrit […]
Shock in Kpalimé after student tragedy The city of Kpalimé is currently mourning a tragic loss following the announcement of the 2026 BAC 1 examination results. A young female student from the Lycée de Zomayi […]
A major step toward energy self-sufficiency was taken in N’Djamena with the launch of a significant new infrastructure project. The Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, together with the Chadian Head of Government, Allamaye Halina, officially presided […]