Author: Ousmane Tandja

A new initiative in N’Djamena is equipping young people with vital skills to navigate the digital world responsibly. One hundred young citizens from across Chad have gathered for a specialized training workshop focused on digital citizenship and combating misinformation. why this digital literacy drive matters for Chad The program, launched under the banner of ‘Advocacy for a Safe and Inclusive Digital Space for Chadian Youth’, is a collaborative effort between the House of Africa association and the European Partnership for Democracy. Its goal is to shift social media from a…

In a swift response to Mali’s deepening security crisis, a high-level government delegation, led by the Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion, General Ismaël Wagué, arrived in Bandiagara, central Mali, on May 11, 2026. The urgent mission followed a brutal terrorist assault that left multiple villages in the Bankass district, including Kori-Kori and Gomossogou, in ruins. The delegation paid official condolences to affected communities during a solemn ceremony at the regional governor’s office. As part of the government’s relief effort, they delivered essential supplies—25 tonnes of millet,…

As the rainy season approaches, Niger’s authorities are sounding the alarm. The Operational Centre for Monitoring, Alerts, and Crisis Management (COVACC) has raised concerns about significant risks to livestock and infrastructure linked to the first storms expected across the country’s agropastoral belt. On May 11, 2026, the COVACC, operating under the Nigerien Ministry of the Interior, urged citizens—especially livestock farmers—to exercise extreme caution ahead of the 2026 rainy season. National weather forecasts predict normal to above-average rainfall, with violent winds posing a threat to herds and public facilities. COVACC warns…

central african trade corridor forum: Chad, Cameroon and CAR unite in N’Djamena The central african trade corridor forum has kicked off in N’Djamena, with delegates from Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic gathering for critical discussions on regional trade and transit challenges. The fifth tripartite meeting, launched on May 11, 2026, brings together customs officials, port authorities and economic operators from all three nations. The opening ceremony was led by Chad’s Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and National Meteorology, Fatimé Goukouni Weddeye, who emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation…

The judicial process concerning the 45 billion CFA francs arms procurement contract, initially signed during former President Macky Sall’s previous five-year term, has reached a critical juncture. Following a complaint lodged by the State Judicial Agency (AJE), the entity tasked with safeguarding Senegal’s public assets, two individuals implicated in the case have been remanded in custody in Dakar. This dossier, among the most sensitive unearthed by the new administration, underscores the current government’s stated commitment to thoroughly audit strategic agreements from the past regime. state judicial agency complaint central to…

Over a dozen road transport companies have halted their operations to and from Bamako, as jihadist groups enforce a blockade around the capital, torching vehicles along key routes. The Mali is facing escalating instability following coordinated attacks on April 25-26 by militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, alongside the predominantly Tuareg National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA). These assaults targeted strategic positions held by the ruling junta. Since April 30, jihadists have maintained a road blockade around Bamako, disrupting…

Senegal’s public debt has swiftly emerged as the primary point of contention between Ousmane Sonko’s administration and the Bretton Woods institutions over the past year. On Monday, May 11, economists from across Africa and Asia commenced discussions in Dakar, aiming to chart a course out of the current financial quagmire. This initial gathering paves the way for a more extensive conference, scheduled for Tuesday, where the head of government is expected to participate. The stated objective is clear: to present heterodox economic expertise as a counterpoint to the orthodox prescriptions…