Algeria continues to demonstrate its commitment to African solidarity with tangible support for nations in need. Following the inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant in Niger’s Gorou Banda, Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb joined Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina in N’Djamena to break ground on a similar 40-megawatt facility. This initiative reflects Algeria’s ongoing dedication to fostering economic and social development in post-colonial African states, particularly in the Sahel-Saharan region where historical and geographical ties run deep.

The Algerian government has allocated $1 billion through its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development (AICA) to fund infrastructure projects across Africa. During the groundbreaking ceremony in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Ghrieb underscored Algeria’s pledge to strengthen bilateral ties with Chad, emphasizing knowledge sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in energy, mining, industry, and infrastructure sectors.

The new power plant symbolizes more than just an energy project—it represents the deep economic, social, and humanitarian bonds between the two nations. Ghrieb highlighted that the initiative will significantly boost Chad’s energy capacity while supporting its broader development goals. He described the project as a testament to the unwavering political will driving both countries toward a strategic partnership rooted in solidarity, mutual growth, and shared interests.

Prime Minister Ghrieb conveyed Algeria’s president’s warm regards to Chad’s leadership and people, reaffirming Algeria’s commitment to deepening fraternal ties and enhancing bilateral cooperation. This project, he noted, marks the first tangible outcome of the high-level discussions held during Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s official visit to Algeria in April 2026, where both leaders finalized ambitious cooperation agreements across critical sectors.

The Prime Minister was received by Chad’s President Déby Itno upon his arrival in N’Djamena, where he led a delegation to reinforce the bonds of friendship and expand strategic partnerships between Algeria and Chad.