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Algeria and Chad have inked a landmark agreement in N’Djamena to fast-track infrastructure projects, focusing on public works and foundational development. This deal is part of a broader push to deepen bilateral ties and expedite the implementation of agreements finalized in April, as confirmed by the Algerian Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure. Trans-Saharan highway project studies kick off in Chad The agreement was formalized by Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, and Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure, Road Unlocking, and Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, during…

Strengthening digital security through international collaboration The Chad government is advancing its security infrastructure by exploring a strategic technological partnership with Turkey. Discussions between the Chadian Ministry of Public Security and Immigration and representatives from Turkey-based IF Elektronik Ltd focused on cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance national safety and economic growth. Key areas of cooperation Advanced mobile device control systems to combat smuggling and illegal trafficking Robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure Capacity-building initiatives to empower the Chadian youth through technical training Strategic priorities for Chad During the May…

Algeria and Chad have formalized a landmark agreement to build a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. The deal, inked in Algiers, underscores a growing partnership between the two nations, with a focus on energy cooperation and sustainable development. The pact was signed by Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjal, and Chad’s Minister of Water and Energy, Passalé Kanabé Marcelin. The initiative aligns with Algeria’s broader strategy to support African energy security and foster South-South collaboration, as championed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Project details and technical readiness The…

The Malian military conducted at least four airstrikes overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in significant material damage, according to a local witness in Kidal who requested anonymity. One strike demolished a residential building near the city’s former market, while another created a massive crater in the courtyard of Kidal’s governorate headquarters. These sites were seized by the National Liberation Front of Azawad (FLA), an alliance partner of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), the Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction led by Iyad Ag Ghaly, during intense clashes on…

The West African landscape is grappling with a wave of democratic turbulence, and the corridors of the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) are no exception. Deep divisions have emerged over a critical issue: the strict limitation of presidential mandates. While President Patrice Talon of Benin champions an unwavering stance on mandatory term limits, a faction of long-standing leaders led by Faure Gnassingbé of Togo, Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, and the late Macky Sall of Senegal has firmly rejected such constraints. This ideological clash is not just reshaping…

In the latest Women, Business and the Law 2026 assessment by the World Bank, Africa’s progress toward gender parity in economic rights remains uneven. While several nations have made strides, Chad continues to lag behind, underscoring persistent systemic challenges. How Chad stacks up in Africa’s economic gender equality ranking Chad ranks 36th out of 54 African economies, scoring a modest 51.40 out of 100. It trails just behind Burundi (35th place, 52.68 points) and sits ahead of Botswana and Nigeria, which share the 37th position with 51.10 points. This places…

In Niger, a staggering number of individuals, exceeding one million, are currently enduring forced displacement. This significant figure, recently detailed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), highlights a deepening humanitarian challenge. More than half of these displaced individuals are internally displaced persons (IDPs), primarily concentrated in two southern regions of the nation, areas grappling with persistent activities from armed groups. The remaining population consists of refugees and asylum seekers, all in urgent need of assistance within what is described as an increasingly complex environment. Specifically, internally displaced…

The persistent wave of cyberattacks targeting the Senegalese state continues to escalate. Following incidents affecting the tax authority in October and the national identity card department in January, the Public Treasury has now become the latest victim of malicious hackers. While each of these events might have been dismissed as a mere technical glitch in isolation, their recurring nature and the critical government institutions targeted paint a far more alarming picture. This pattern underscores a profound vulnerability within Senegal’s digital and public infrastructures, prompting serious concerns about the nation’s overall…

Romuald Wadagni steps into Benin’s presidency with bold expectations Romuald Wadagni secured a decisive victory in Benin’s presidential election on April 12, winning 94.27% of the vote against his sole opponent, Paul Hounkpè, who conceded defeat and urged national unity and respect for democratic values. The Constitutional Court later confirmed a turnout rate of 63.57%, a significant increase from the 50.17% recorded in the 2021 election. a landmark democratic transition This election marks the fifth peaceful democratic transition in Benin since the historic 1990 National Conference. In a region where…