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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The medical and research landscape in West Africa is poised for a significant transformation. Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, is turning its attention toward Bénin. A high-level delegation from the French […]
On Friday, 5 June 2026, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, together with Deputy Minister Camarade Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabre/Kabore, received the new head of the United Nations Office on Drugs […]
Tchad Sahelian journalists convene in N’Djamena to strengthen legal protection — 1 min de lecture Partager In N’Djamena, a crucial gathering took place this Monday, June 8, 2026, bringing together approximately twenty media professionals from […]
A Malian court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French national, identified as an intelligence officer with diplomatic status. The man, held in Bamako since August 2025, was found guilty of undermining […]
In preparation for the 22nd World Blood Donor Day on June 14, 2026, the Centre national de transfusion sanguine (CNTS) is mobilizing residents across the capital city and its outskirts for a vital health initiative. […]
Since late May, the town of Koro in central Mali has witnessed a continuous arrival of people fleeing across the border from Burkina Faso. Local officials estimate that several thousand individuals have now sought refuge […]