The Nigerian army announced on Sunday, June 7, the release of several hundred people who had been kidnapped months earlier by a faction of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the town of Ngoshe, located in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. A video released by the military shows frightened women and children being transported in vans and pickup trucks during the night, later gathered under trees on the ground while surrounded by soldiers. The number of freed individuals varies between 360 and nearly 420, depending on the source. By Ousmane…
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Mali under pressure as journalist faces judicial summons amid press freedom crisis
Journalist Chahana Takiou summoned: a new blow to Mali’s struggling press freedom The director of the weekly newspaper Le 22 Septembre, Chahana Takiou, is set to appear before the cybercrime unit prosecutor in Bamako on June 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. His summons follows sharp public critiques of the military-led government’s handling of political, security, and economic affairs. This case underscores a troubling pattern of judicial intimidation targeting dissenting voices, journalists, and citizens who refuse to endorse the transitional authorities’ official narrative. A judicial trap disguised as law enforcement The…
Read MoreAlgeria gifts 40 MW power plant to Chad, continuing Sahel energy push
After Niger, now Chad, and likely more regional countries to follow. Algeria is turning its strategy for Sahel stability through economic and social development into concrete projects. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb began a visit to Chad this Monday, June 8, where he laid the foundation stone for a power plant donated by Algeria. This is the second such plant Algeria has built in the region, following the one inaugurated in Niger on Wednesday, June 3, after its record completion time of just 70 days by Sonelgaz International. Algeria donates a…
Read MoreLe Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchad
Le Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchad lundi 08 juin 2026 17:16 N’DJAMENA – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, lundi, la capitale tchadienne N’Djamena, au terme d’une visite officielle s’inscrivant dans le cadre du renforcement des relations de fraternité, de coopération et de partenariat entre les deux pays frères. Premier MinistreAlgérie Tchad Articles connexes By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent
Read MoreConfronting the ebola bundibugyo outbreak: msf’s critical efforts in drc and Uganda
confronting the ebola bundibugyo outbreak: msf’s critical efforts in drc and Uganda 8 juin 2026 Weeks into the ongoing Ebola outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has significantly ramped up its efforts to contain the deadly virus. Our teams are currently on the ground, operating critical treatment centers in Goma and Bunia, located in Ituri, which has emerged as an epicenter for this seventeenth documented epidemic. escalating epidemiological figures continue to challenge the drc ebola response Following an increase in testing…
Read MoreAlgeria launches new 40 mw energy project in Chad after Niger initiative
Chad and Algeria officially broke ground on a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena on Monday, a project entirely funded by Algiers. The ceremony brought together chadian Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina and his algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb, marking the beginning of construction for what is being called the ‘algero-chadian solidarity power plant’. The facility will be built by Sonelgaz International, a subsidiary of the algerian state-owned energy group, and aims to significantly boost Chad’s electricity generation capacity, which currently struggles to meet growing demand. Sifi Ghrieb arrived in N’Djamena at…
Read MoreBurkina Faso unveils strategic documents to boost aquaculture and food security
On 8 June in Ouagadougou, stakeholders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector validated and unveiled a set of strategic documents aimed at sustainably guiding the industry’s development. The validated materials include a sector diagnostic, an investment roadmap, and an operational guide, all designed to steer both public policies and private investments in aquaculture. This effort is part of the Sahel RESILAND regional programme, which seeks to strengthen the resilience of Sahelian landscapes and the communities that depend on them. The programme focuses on sustainable land and water resource management, restoration…
Read MoreNiger’s power grid failure disrupts Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Niger’s state-owned electricity provider, NIGELEC, has confirmed that widespread power outages affecting Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri stem from a critical technical failure in the River Zone electrical grid. The disruption was detected at 1:50 a.m. by NIGELEC’s monitoring teams, triggering an immediate response from technical crews deployed to restore service as quickly as possible. As repairs continue, NIGELEC has activated backup power generation units to partially offset the impact on consumers. The company has issued a formal apology to customers for the inconvenience, emphasizing that…
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s eventful week: environment, economy, and security take center stage
The period from June 1 to 7, 2026, proved exceptionally dynamic for Burkina Faso, witnessing significant developments across diverse sectors including environmental protection, economic advancement, national security, diplomatic relations, social welfare, and the vibrant spheres of sports and culture. Environmentally, a concerning mass fish mortality incident at Ouagadougou’s Dam No. 3 drew considerable public scrutiny. Investigations conducted by the Ministry of Environment’s laboratories pinpointed severe water acidity, elevated temperatures, and a critical deficiency in dissolved oxygen as the primary culprits. This lethal combination of conditions led to widespread asphyxiation among…
Read MoreBoko haram releases over 400 hostages in northeastern Nigeria
Capture d’écran d’une vidéo de Boko Haram datant du 31 octobre 2014. Abubakar Shekau, le chef de la secte, se trouve au milieu de la photo. © AP In Nigeria, the Boko Haram terrorist group has freed more than 400 people who were abducted earlier this year in a village in Borno State, located in the country’s northeast, according to a local senator and a youth organization leader who spoke on Sunday, June 7. Samaila Kaigama, chairman of the Borno South Youth Alliance (Bosya), reported that 416 women and children…
Read MoreHeartbreak in kpalimé after bac 1 results claim young life
The city of Kpalimé is grappling with profound grief following the tragic passing of a student from Zomayi High School, an event that occurred shortly after the release of the BAC 1 examination results for the 2026 session. Sources within the local community confirm that the young woman, upon discovering her failure in the BAC 1 2026 exam when results were published on Sunday, June 7, subsequently took her own life by hanging. This heartbreaking loss has sent shockwaves through the educational community, deeply affecting classmates, teachers, and the residents…
Read MoreNew medical partnership between Sorbonne University and Bénin’s CHIC hospital
The West African medical and research landscape is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne University, a leading European academic and medical institution, is now turning its attention to Bénin. A high-level delegation from the French university, led by its president, visited the International Hospital of Calavi (CHIC) to explore this new flagship of Béninese public health. This highly strategic visit outlines the shape of a promising alliance, aiming to bring the academic and hospital worlds closer together to boost healthcare provision and medical training in the subregion. A world-class…
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