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…
Burkina Faso weekly highlights: june 1–7, 2026
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….
Boko Haram frees over 400 captives in northeast Nigeria
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…
Algerian prime minister begins official visit to Chad
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…
Togo student dies by suicide after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé
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…
Chad Algeria joint power plant groundbreaking ceremony held in N’Djamena
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…
Sorbonne university explores partnership with chic in Bénin for medical excellence
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…
Ouagadougou hosts Burkina Faso’s foreign affairs experts for strategic foresight program
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…
Burkina Faso tightens grip on society through cultural restrictions
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…
Algerian prime minister received by Chadian president in N’Djamena
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…
Diplomatic meeting in Ouagadougou strengthens Burkina Faso security ties
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…
Journalists from the Sahel gather in N’Djamena to discuss legal protection
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…