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breaking energy initiative Algeria powers Chad with new 40 MW solar plant in strategic energy push Chad and Algeria have broken ground on a landmark 40-megawatt solar power plant in …
Algeria powers Chad with new 40 MW solar plant in strategic energy push Read More
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by heightened centralisation of governance. While official rhetoric advocates sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality …
Two-wheeler trade in Burkina Faso faces stranglehold as economic restrictions deepen Read More
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has initiated a substantial operation aimed at resolving career advancements and outstanding salary payments for state employees. This …
Bénin’s government launches major operation to regularize civil servant careers and salaries Read More
Ouagadougou hosts pivotal meeting to shape Burkina Faso’s aquaculture future In a landmark gathering held in Ouagadougou, stakeholders from Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector have officially endorsed a series of strategic …
Burkina Faso targets sustainable aquaculture growth to boost food security Read More
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Niger’s national electricity provider, NIGELEC, reported a technical glitch in the regional power grid that has disrupted electricity supply across Niamey, Dosso, and Tillabéri. The …
Niger power outages hit Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri after technical failure Read More
The week of June 1-7, 2026, in Burkina Faso was marked by significant events across environmental, economic, security, diplomatic, social, sports, and cultural spheres. Environment: fish die-off at Ouagadougou dam …
Burkina Faso weekly highlights: environment, economy, security, and culture from June 1-7, 2026 Read More
In northeastern Nigeria, the militant group Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people who were abducted earlier this year from a village in Borno state, according to a local …
Boko haram releases over 400 captives in northern Nigeria Read More
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, on a mandate from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, arrived in N’Djamena on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening fraternal bonds and deepening cooperation and …
Algerian prime minister starts official visit to Chad, launches power plant project Read More
The city of Kpalimé is in shock following the death of a student from the Zomayi high school, which occurred after the release of the BAC 1 results for the …
Togo student dies after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé Read MorePrime minister leads groundbreaking for Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant in N’Djamena The Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant in N’Djamena, …
Prime minister leads groundbreaking for Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant in N’Djamena Read More
The field of medicine and research in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading academic and medical institution in Europe, is now setting its …
Sorbonne university and CHIC in Bénin forge a medical partnership for excellence Read More
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) kicked off a three-day training workshop on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Aimed at senior officials and experts from the Ministry of …
Burkina Faso: CNES trains foreign ministry experts in geopolitical anticipation Read More