Algerian prime minister starts official visit to Chad, launches power plant project
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 partnership between the two nations. The head of government was accompanied by State Minister and Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab,Continue Reading
Togo student dies after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé
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 2026 session. According to consistent information gathered from local sources, the young girl, upon learning of her failure in theContinue Reading
Prime minister leads groundbreaking for Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant in N’Djamena
Prime 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, alongside the Prime Minister and head of government of the Republic of Chad, Allamaye Halina. The plant will have aContinue Reading
Sorbonne university and CHIC in Bénin forge a medical partnership for excellence
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 sights on Bénin. A high-level delegation from the French establishment, led by its president, visited the Centre Hospitalier International deContinue Reading
Burkina Faso: CNES trains foreign ministry experts in geopolitical anticipation
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 Foreign Affairs, the session focuses on strategic intelligence and geopolitical foresight. It is being held at the Permanent Secretariat ofContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s crackdown on beauty pageants: a sign of tightening authoritarianism
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 crisis as justification, this move reveals a deeper and more troubling agenda: the systematic entrenchment of authoritarian rule. Political distractionContinue Reading
Algerian prime minister visits n’djamena for Chad talks
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 Ghrieb arrived in the Republic of Chad, commencing an official visit mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This significant engagement aimsContinue Reading
Burkina Faso diplomacy meets UNODC leadership to strengthen security efforts
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, aligning with national priorities. — 1-minute read On June 5, 2026, Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, joinedContinue Reading
Journalists from the Sahel gather in N’Djamena to discuss legal protection
In N’Djamena, journalists from across the Sahel are convening to address a pressing concern: how to safeguard those reporting on environmental issues amid escalating insecurity and mounting pressures. The gathering, which brought together nearly two dozen media professionals from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad, unfolded on June 8, 2026,Continue Reading
French national sentenced to 20 years in Mali for state security violation
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, was found guilty of acts against the safety of the state, according to court officials. The verdict was handed downContinue Reading
Togo national blood centre calls for donors on world blood donor day 2026
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 areas to come forward and give blood. This year’s celebration, held under the theme “A drop of humanity. Give blood.Continue Reading
Thousands of Burkinabè seek safety in Mali after jihadist threats
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 central Mali since May 26. Local authorities estimate the number at several thousand. These displaced people fled violence following threatsContinue Reading