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Niamey, June 8, 2026 – The Société nigérienne d’électricité (NIGELEC) confirmed on Monday that power supply disruptions impacting Dosso, Niamey, and Tillabéri are a direct consequence of a technical incident that occurred within the Zone Fleuve electrical system. NIGELEC’s operational teams identified the system failure around 1:50 AM. Following this detection, the company immediately deployed […]
The week from June 1 to 7, 2026 was marked by a series of significant events across Burkina Faso, spanning environment, economy, security, diplomacy, social affairs, as well as sports and culture. On the environmental front, a massive fish die-off at Ouagadougou’s dam number 3 drew widespread attention. Laboratory tests conducted by the Ministry of […]
More than 400 people abducted earlier this year by the terrorist group Boko Haram in a village in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State have been set free, a local senator and a youth organization official confirmed on Sunday, June 7. According to Samaila Kaigama, president of the Borno South Youth Alliance (Bosya), 416 women and children […]
Charged by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb on Monday started an official visit to the Republic of Chad, aimed at strengthening fraternal ties and boosting cooperation and partnership between the two nations, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office. The prime minister is accompanied by Minister of State and Minister of […]
Togo student dies by suicide after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé The city of Kpalimé is in shock following the death of a female student from Lycée de Zomayi, 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, after […]
Chad and Algeria launch landmark 40 MW solidarity power plant in N’Djamena N’DJAMENA — The Prime Ministers of Algeria and Chad jointly presided over a historic groundbreaking ceremony in N’Djamena to mark the start of construction on the 40-megawatt Algeria-Chad Solidarity Power Plant, a flagship project symbolizing regional energy cooperation. The event, held under high-level […]
The medical and research landscape in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, is now turning its attention to Bénin. A high-level delegation from the French establishment, led by its president, visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi (CHIC) to discover this new flagship […]
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) commenced a pivotal three-day training workshop in Ouagadougou on Monday, June 8, 2026. This intensive session is specifically designed for senior staff and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on strategic intelligence and geopolitical foresight. The program is unfolding at the Permanent Secretariat of the African […]
The decision came without warning. Authorities in Burkina Faso have issued an official decree suspending all beauty pageants nationwide until further notice. While officials cite a commitment to upholding cultural values and addressing the nation’s pressing security crisis, deeper scrutiny reveals a far more troubling agenda: the deliberate consolidation of authoritarian control. Distraction as a […]
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was welcomed by Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena on Monday. Sent by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the prime minister arrived in Chad earlier that day for an official visit, part of efforts to deepen brotherly ties and enhance bilateral cooperation and partnership.
Africa Diplomatic meeting in Ouagadougou strengthens Burkina Faso security ties Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister met with the new UNODC representative to align priorities in combating organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Exclusive Report June 8, 2026 — 1 min read Share On June 5, 2026, Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, alongside Deputy […]
Sahel journalists gather in N’Djamena to strengthen legal safeguards — 1 min read In a region where environmental reporting carries heightened risks, media professionals from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad convened in N’Djamena this week to address pressing legal and security concerns. The regional workshop, hosted at the Center for Studies and Training for […]