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Chad’s health minister kicks off multi-pronged child health drive: poliomyelitis vaccination, vitamin A boost and deworming Chad’s Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, today inaugurated a three-day national campaign at the Atrone health center in the 7th arrondissement of N’Djamena. Running from 5 to 7 June 2026, the initiative combines polio immunization with vitamin A supplementation and albendazole deworming for children under five. Addressing community leaders in N’Djamena, the government’s delegate-general, Amina Kodjienna, stressed that this supplementary operation reinforces ongoing efforts to shield children from preventable diseases.…

Civil society leader Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at Niamey’s central prison following a court appearance, local sources confirm. His detention comes after a period of police custody, though the specific charges remain undisclosed by authorities. Prominent activist Kaka Touda publicly acknowledged Bodo’s incarceration on social media, but provided no further details regarding the allegations that triggered his arrest. The activist’s detention follows a Facebook post in which Bodo urged Nigeriens to organize « a year-long campaign of protest and resistance against state violence directed at civilians », beginning June…

Tchad GEMIA honors new generation of Tchad’s military student cadre The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées celebrated the sixth cohort of military student cadres, recognizing top performers in a ceremony attended by high-ranking military and civilian leaders. — 2 min read N’Djamena, June 4, 2026 – Under skies laden with significance, the Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) hosted a momentous dual ceremony: the commissioning of its sixth military student cadre cohort and the presentation of excellence awards. The event drew the attendance of top military and civilian dignitaries, including…

Algérie/Niger Un média nigérien salue la diplomatie d’action du Président Tebboune jeudi 04 juin 2026 12:20 NIAMEY – Un média nigérien a salué la diplomatie d’action du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, mettant en avant les résultats concrets enregistrés dans le cadre du renforcement de la coopération entre l’Algérie et le Niger, notamment dans les domaines énergétique et pétrolier. Algérie Niger Articles connexes By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The bustling neighborhood of Kobontafa, just minutes from Niamey’s international airport, is a scene of frantic activity as residents rush to dismantle their own homes. Roofs, doors, and windows are being stripped away in a desperate scramble ahead of imminent demolitions ordered by authorities to clear what they call an illegal occupation of the airport’s perimeter. The crackdown follows a January 29 attack on the Diori Hamani International Airport and a nearby drone base, which left the nation’s security apparatus exposed. Investigations revealed that attackers had exploited unregulated settlements on…

Mali intensifies hunt for terror network leaders with bounties The Malian government has escalated its efforts to dismantle militant networks operating within its borders by announcing substantial financial rewards for the capture or elimination of top jihadist and rebel commanders. Among those targeted is Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and diplomat who now leads the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), formed in 2017. Ag Ghaly stands as the most wanted figure across the Sahel region, facing United Nations sanctions, inclusion on the U.S. terrorist list,…

A fresh chapter in bilateral relations between Gabon and Guinea is unfolding this week in Conakry. Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, the newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Gabonese Republic, formally presented his credentials to Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Abroad. This official ceremony marks the diplomat’s first formal engagement in his new role, paving the way for deeper collaboration ahead of his scheduled audience with the Guinean head of state to submit his letters of credence. Building stronger strategic partnerships The meeting…

In a pivotal ceremony held at the presidential palace, Gabon’s transition to new fiscal leadership took center stage. Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya officially assumed her role as head of the Direction générale des impôts (DGI), accompanied by her core team. The gathering marked not just a handover but a clear directive from President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who elevated tax mobilization to the forefront of national development ambitions. Tax administration as a catalyst for economic rebirth The Head of State underscored how fiscal health directly fuels the government’s ability to…

The Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor project in Cameroun has reached a pivotal moment with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Yaoundé. This agreement, set to be formalized at the Starland Hotel, brings together the Cameroonian government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—a local subsidiary of Australia’s Canyon Resources. The ceremony, chaired by the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Massena Ngallè Bibehe, underscores a shared vision: connecting the national rail network to the Kribi deep-water port and unlocking future mineral export flows. Railway corridor: a game-changer for Cameroon’s logistics…

The Cameroonian government has approved a landmark deal allowing Prometal, the country’s leading steel manufacturer and a key player in Central Africa’s metals sector, to secure 90 megawatts of direct electricity supply from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC). Final contract signings will follow a week-long negotiation phase scheduled from June 8 to 12, 2026, within the offices of the Prime Minister in Yaoundé. A directive dated June 1, 2026, signed by Secretary-General Séraphin Magloire Fouda and addressed to Minister of Water and Energy Gaston Eloundou Essomba, outlines the implementation roadmap.…

Kinshasa witnessed a rare moment of collective silence on June 3, 2026, as opposition forces called for a By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent