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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
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 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 Burkina Faso government has issued a sweeping decree that abruptly halts all beauty pageant competitions nationwide. While officials cite the preservation of ‘cultural values’ and the nation’s ongoing security …
Burkina Faso’s crackdown on beauty pageants: a sign of tightening authoritarianism Read More
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was officially received on Monday in N’Djamena by Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the President of the Republic of Chad. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister …
Algerian prime minister visits n’djamena for Chad talks Read More
Africa news today Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister hosts UNODC chief to bolster security collaboration Top diplomatic talks in Ouagadougou pave the way for joint action against organized crime and terrorism, …
Burkina Faso diplomacy meets UNODC leadership to strengthen security efforts Read More
Mali’s judiciary has sentenced a French national with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. The man, who has been detained in Bamako since August 2025, …
French national sentenced to 20 years in Mali for state security violation Read More
As part of the upcoming 22nd World Blood Donor Day on 14 June 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is urging residents of the capital and surrounding …
Togo national blood centre calls for donors on world blood donor day 2026 Read More
In Koro, local infrastructure struggles to accommodate the influx, and major challenges remain in meeting the most basic needs of the refugees. Burkinabè refugees have been streaming into Koro in …
Thousands of Burkinabè seek safety in Mali after jihadist threats Read More
Niamey, June 7, 2026 – In a major step against drug trafficking, Nigerien authorities incinerated a large cocaine shipment at the Central Livestock Laboratory (LABOCEL) on Sunday. The operation was …
Over 319 kg of cocaine incinerated by Niger authorities in Niamey Read More
Prime Minister and head of government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, underlined the immense significance of Algeria-Chad relations during his speech today, highlighting the fraternal bonds and …
Chad and Algeria launch construction of 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena Read More