Bénin launches major operation to regularise civil servant salaries and career advancements

The government of Bénin has initiated a large-scale effort to resolve long-standing salary arrears and unlock career progression for public sector employees. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni’s team is leading this…

Burkina Faso approves strategic documents to boost aquaculture and food security

  In Ouagadougou, stakeholders from Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector validated and announced on June 8 a set of strategic documents designed to guide and sustainably steer the industry’s growth. This…

Power outage hits Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri after technical fault

Niamey, 8 June 2026 – The Nigerien Electricity Company (NIGELEC) announced on Monday that the disruptions in power supply affecting Dosso, Niamey, and Tillabéri are due to a technical incident…

Burkina Faso weekly recap: 1-7 June 2026 highlights

The week from 1 to 7 June 2026 brought a series of significant developments in Burkina Faso across environment, economy, security, diplomacy, social affairs, sports and culture. On the environmental…

Landmark power plant project launched in n’djamena by algerian prime minister

landmark power plant project launched in n’djamena by algerian prime minister monday 08 june 2026 14:05 N’Djamena — The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and…

Burkina Faso’s crackdown on beauty pageants exposes creeping authoritarianism

An official directive has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso, as the government indefinitely suspended all beauty pageant competitions nationwide. Authorities cite preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the nation’s grave security…

Algerian prime minister meets chadian president in N’Djamena

Prime minister Sifi Ghrieb was received on monday in N’Djamena by chadian president marshal mahamat idriss déby itno. Acting on behalf of president abdelmadjid tebboune, the prime minister arrived earlier…

Burkina Faso: foreign minister and UNODC chief discuss joint security priorities

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, alongside the Delegate Minister, Camarade Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabre/Kabore, met with the new head of…

Sahel journalists gather in N’Djamena to strengthen legal protection

Investigative reporters from the Sahel are rallying in N’Djamena to tackle a pressing question: how can journalists covering environmental issues stay safe in high-risk zones? A regional gathering of nearly…

Burkinabè refugees find shelter in Mali as violence escalates

Since May 26, thousands of Burkinabè nationals have been crossing into the central Malian town of Koro, fleeing a surge in violence in their home region. Local authorities estimate the…

Chad and Algeria launch 40 mw power plant in N’Djamena

Prime Minister and Head of Government of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, today underscored the deep significance of Algeria-Chad relations, highlighting the fraternal bonds and growing cooperation across multiple sectors. He…

Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit to strengthen ties

N’Djamena – Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad on Monday for an official visit, tasked by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The trip aims to strengthen fraternal relations and enhance…