Author: Ousmane Tandja

In a vibrant display of merit and discipline, the Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) held its annual excellence award ceremony on Thursday, June 4, marking the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic session. Under the high patronage of Major General Salaou Barmou, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the event served to spotlight the exceptional academic achievements of students who have distinguished themselves through hard work and dedication. The ceremony was dedicated to honoring the top-ranking students from every level, spanning from the first year of secondary school to the…

The completion of the Gorou Banda power plant in Niamey, Niger, has set the stage for a new phase in Sonelgaz’s expansion across the continent. Orchestrated by its subsidiary, Sonelgaz-International, this 40-megawatt facility represents the Algerian company’s inaugural energy project on foreign soil. Building on this momentum, a similar infrastructure project is slated to begin shortly in N’Djamena, Chad. New energy horizons in Chad During the recent inauguration ceremonies in Niamey, the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal, confirmed that the symbolic first stone for a 40-megawatt power…

The Burkina Faso and Serbia are stepping up their bilateral relations, with a focus on defense, security, and training. On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, a delegation of Serbian lawmakers led by Slavenko Ristic, head of the Defense and Security Commission of the Serbian Parliament and CEO of the defense technology firm Tehnicki Remont Bratunac, held discussions with Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabè Abroad, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, and Deputy Minister Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabré/Kaboré in Ouagadougou. During the meeting, the Serbian delegation explored avenues for…

Benin and Togo envision stronger collaborative ties through high-level diplomatic engagement On June 3rd, the Beninese Presidency announced a “friendship and working visit,” marking the initial regional tour spearheaded by the nation’s new presidential administration. Meanwhile, the Togolese Presidency noted that Romuald Wadagni traveled to Lomé on the same day following an “invitation from Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Council of Ministers.” Regardless of the specific impetus, a clear consensus emerged: both countries are committed to forging a new era of cooperation. This significant visit aligns with the enduring…

The Republic of Bénin has just etched its name in gold in the annals of international public governance. The latest findings from the Open Budget Survey have vaulted the country to the top spot in Africa and second place globally for citizen-led budget governance—a historic achievement that crowns a decade of bold reforms. From modest beginnings to global leadership Not all national performances are created equal. Some redefine entire continents. The latest verdict from the International Budget Partnership is exactly that kind of milestone. By elevating Bénin to Africa’s summit…

The government of Mali and the World Bank are entering a fresh stage of collaboration to bolster the nation’s educational infrastructure. This move addresses the severe hurdles caused by regional instability, mass displacements, and chronic funding gaps that have hindered the sector. Strengthening human capital in Bamako On June 1, Amadou Sy Savané, the Minister of National Education, met with a World Bank delegation led by Awa Cissé Wagué in Bamako. Their discussions centered on upcoming initiatives designed to boost human capital and elevate the standards of schooling across the…