The African Tribune

The World Bank has greenlit a significant initiative in Chad, allocating $160 million to bolster water security and climate resilience in vulnerable regions. This funding targets one million people, with women making up over half of the beneficiaries, to address pressing environmental and humanitarian challenges. a strategic investment in water security and climate adaptation The funds, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will support the Water Security and Resilience Support Project (PASER), a multi-faceted effort to enhance Chad’s ability to withstand climate shocks. The project focuses on strengthening water infrastructure, ensuring sustainable resource management, and empowering local communities to adapt to environmental changes. Chad’s eastern regions,...

The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the États-Unis, Canada, and Mexique, continues to deliver drama as the second round of group matches clarifies the path to the knockout stages. Among the 48 competing nations, 16 represent Europe. This includes a resurgent Espagne, who dominated Arabie saoudite with a 4-0 victory following their initial struggles against Cap-Vert. Meanwhile, France, two-time champions and current vice-champions, prepare to face Iraq this Monday at 23:00 for their second group encounter. As the tournament progresses, we track the performances and significant developments of the continental selections. Here is the essential breakdown of day eleven for the European teams. The statistics 📊 27.2 This figure represents the average age of players across the sixteen Europea...

Niger sets conditions for Benin border reopening amid thawing tiesNiamey has outlined strict prerequisites for reopening its closed border with Benin, a crossing that has remained shut for nearly three years.The Nigerien government is demanding the establishment of two critical agreements: a defense pact and a security accord that explicitly prohibits either nation from using the other's territory for hostile actions. Additionally, Niamey insists on enhanced intelligence-sharing mechanisms to ensure transparent monitoring of cross-border military activities.The Nigerien Interior Minister, General Mohamed Toumba, engaged in high-level discussions in Cotonou last Saturday, June 20, with a Beninese expert committee tasked with resolving the border dispute.During the meeting, he emphasized two...

Maréchal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno reaffirms commitment to Chad’s horse-racing legacy The President of the Republic, Maréchal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for Chad’s equine sector by attending the Grand Prix de la République at the Afrouk racecourse, on the outskirts of N’Djamena. Before a packed crowd of enthusiasts, breeders, and riders, the Head of State watched the races unfold before unveiling a landmark financial pledge to strengthen this cherished sporting and cultural tradition. Speaking on behalf of the President, the Minister of State and Director of the Presidential Cabinet, Aziz Mahamat Saleh, declared a 50 million CFA franc investment aimed at modernizing horse racing and enhancing equine breeding standards across Chad. « The ...

Romelu Lukaku : "Tout le monde réalise qu’on a fait n’importe quoi, il est temps qu’on se réveille"Les Diables Rouges ont partagé l’enjeu face à l’Iran, 0-0. Un résultat décevant pour l’équipe nationale belge, qui espérait...il y a 2 heures•2 min By Fati Seyni — Analyst