Algeria continues to demonstrate its commitment to solidarity with African nations in need.
Yesterday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb joined Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina to lay the foundation stone for the new Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant. The facility, with a capacity of 40 megawatts, follows closely on the heels of a similar initiative in Niamey, Niger, where another 40MW Algerian-Nigerien solidarity power plant was inaugurated in Gorou Banda just days earlier. These projects represent tangible gifts from Algeria to both countries.
Algeria’s approach to African solidarity has evolved from supporting decolonization efforts to fostering economic and social development in former colonies struggling against neocolonial influences in international relations. The Saharan-Saharan region, naturally connected to Algeria, stands to benefit significantly from this regional integration strategy.
To support these initiatives, Algeria has allocated one billion dollars to its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development (AICA), dedicated to implementing development projects across Africa.
During his address at the N’Djamena ceremony, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb reaffirmed Algeria’s unwavering commitment to the Republic of Chad, stating: “We remain fully dedicated to accompanying our brother country Chad in its development journey through knowledge transfer, capacity building, and sharing our successful experiences in energy, mining, industry, and infrastructure sectors.”
Highlighting the project’s significance, he emphasized: “This power plant represents profound economic, social, and human dimensions by strengthening Chad’s energy capabilities and supporting its development efforts.” He further noted that the initiative “embodies the unshakable political will of leaders in both brother countries” and “translates into action the high directives of both presidents to promote strategic partnerships based on active solidarity, common development, and mutual interests.”
Prime Minister Ghrieb conveyed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s greetings to the Chadian authorities and people, reaffirming Algeria’s dedication to “deepening fraternal bonds and strengthening bilateral cooperation to achieve shared goals for a more integrated and prosperous African continent.”
This project, initiated by the Algerian President following the official visit by Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to Algeria in April 2026, marks the first tangible outcomes of their productive discussions. The visit resulted in several ambitious cooperation agreements spanning vital sectors.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Ghrieb was received by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, having arrived in Chad on an official visit to strengthen fraternal ties, cooperation, and partnership between the two nations.