Author: Ousmane Tandja

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) has launched a three-day intensive strategic intelligence and geopolitical foresight training for senior officials and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The session, held at the Permanent Secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Ouaga 2000, brings together diplomats, ambassadors, and technical advisors to sharpen their crisis anticipation skills. In today’s fast-shifting global landscape, the programme aims to equip participants with cutting-edge analytical tools to identify emerging risks and inform smarter policy decisions. Over the course of…

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was welcomed on Monday in N’Djamena by the President of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. Appointed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Algerian Prime Minister arrived earlier in the day in Chad for an official visit aimed at strengthening fraternal ties, cooperation, and partnership between the two nations. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, alongside Deputy Minister Camarade Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabre/Kabore, held a crucial meeting on June 5, 2026, with Dr. Anselme Siméon Sanou, the newly appointed head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Burkina Faso. This high-level discussion centered on aligning the UNODC’s strategic priorities with Burkina Faso’s national security agenda. Dr. Sanou outlined key focus areas for his mandate, including combating organized crime, drug trafficking and consumption, arms trafficking, and terrorism—challenges that resonate deeply with Burkina…

Chad Sahel journalists gather in N’Djamena to strengthen legal protection Staff Writer June 8, 2026— 1 min read Share How can journalists investigating environmental issues be better protected in a region often marked by insecurity and pressure? That central question drew about twenty media professionals from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad to N’Djamena on Monday, June 8, 2026. Hosted at the Centre d’Études et de Formation pour le Développement (CEFOD), this regional workshop was organized by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The initiative aims to strengthen environmental journalists’ understanding of…

Niamey, 7 June 2026 – Nigerien authorities marked a new milestone in the fight against narcotics trafficking by incinerating a major cocaine shipment seized in several operations across the country. The ceremony took place this Sunday at the Central Livestock Laboratory (LABOCEL), under the aegis of the National Coordination Commission for Drug Control (CNCLD). Over 319 kg of cocaine destroyed A total of 280 bricks of cocaine, weighing 319.745 kilograms, were destroyed. This substantial quantity came from two major seizures: 47 bricks intercepted in Gaya, in the Dosso region, on…

Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina has officially launched the construction of a 40-megawatt mobile gas turbine power plant in N’Djamena, a project that underscores deepening energy cooperation between Chad and Algeria. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Halina highlighted the significance of the project, describing it as a concrete symbol of the fraternal bonds and growing collaboration between the two countries. He expressed sincere gratitude to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people for their solidarity and support, which he said will boost Chad’s electricity generation capacity, improve…

N’DJAMENA — The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, landed in N’Djamena on Monday at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This official visit underscores the commitment to deepen fraternal ties, strengthen cooperation, and expand strategic partnerships between Algeria and Chad. Upon arrival, the Algerian delegation was greeted with formal ceremonies, reflecting the importance placed on bilateral relations. Discussions are set to focus on key areas of mutual interest, including regional security, economic collaboration, and shared developmental goals. Analysts view this visit as a significant step toward reinforcing alliances…

Diplomatic breakthrough: France and Morocco unite for sustainable water solutions Fresh from presenting his credentials to the Moroccan leadership, France’s newly appointed ambassador Philippe Lalliot chose Rabat’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as the platform for his maiden public address. His speech at the Paris Peace Forum highlighted the innovative Franco-Moroccan partnership model, blending international law advocacy with tangible cross-border initiatives. Defending global stability through shared principles In a world grappling with cascading crises, Ambassador Lalliot emphasized that international law remains a cornerstone for global stability. “The principles of international law…

The World Health Organization declared on 17 May 2026 that the Ebola epidemic raging in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and persisting in Uganda represents a public health emergency of international concern, followed the next day by a similar declaration from the Africa CDC. On 5 June, both institutions launched a joint six-month response plan and appealed for 518 million dollars. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no licensed vaccine or treatment exists, this 17th epidemic strikes a region already ravaged by conflict and destabilised by the…