Algeria’s commitment to supporting fellow African nations continues to manifest through significant acts of solidarity. In a recent display of this unwavering dedication, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chadian Prime Minister and Head of Government Allamaye Halina, presided over a pivotal ceremony in N’Djamena.

The event marked the laying of the foundation stone for the Algerian-Chadian solidarity power plant, designed to generate a robust 40 megawatts of electricity. This development comes merely days after a similar initiative in Niamey, Niger, where an Algerian-Nigerien solidarity power plant, also with a 40-megawatt capacity, was inaugurated in Gorou Banda. Both projects represent substantial gifts from Algeria, aimed at bolstering the energy infrastructure of Chad and Niger, respectively.

Historically, Algeria played a crucial role in Africa’s decolonization process. Today, its solidarity efforts have evolved to focus on the economic and social advancement of previously colonized African countries. Many of these nations still grapple with development challenges, often exacerbated by imbalanced international relations and neo-colonial practices from former occupying powers. The Sahel-Saharan region, a natural extension of Algeria, holds particular significance in this context, aligning with goals of regional and broader African integration.

To facilitate these ambitious projects across the continent, Algeria has endowed its International Cooperation Agency for Solidarity and Development (AICA) with a substantial one billion dollars. During his address at the foundation stone ceremony for the Algerian-Chadian power plant, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb reiterated Algeria’s profound commitment to assisting the Republic of Chad, a fraternal nation, in its developmental journey. This support encompasses transferring expertise, strengthening capabilities, and sharing successful experiences accumulated by Algerian national institutions in crucial sectors such as energy, mining, industry, and infrastructure.

Regarding the power plant itself, Sifi Ghrieb emphasized its far-reaching economic, social, and human implications. He highlighted its vital contribution to enhancing Chad’s energy capacity and reinforcing its overall development endeavors. The Prime Minister underscored that this project vividly demonstrates the unshakeable political will shared by the leaders of both sister countries. It concretely translates the high directives issued by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his counterpart, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad. Their vision is to elevate Algerian-Chadian relations to a robust strategic partnership, built on active solidarity, mutual development, and shared interests.

Prime Minister Ghrieb conveyed President Tebboune’s greetings to the Chadian authorities and its people, along with a steadfast commitment to nurturing the bonds of brotherhood between the two nations and strengthening bilateral cooperation. The ultimate aim is to collectively work towards creating a more integrated and prosperous African continent. This project, initiated by President Tebboune, represents the initial tangible outcomes of a new dynamic sparked by Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s official visit to Algeria in April 2026. That visit included significant discussions with President Tebboune, culminating in the signing of ambitious cooperation agreements and programs spanning various vital sectors.

Earlier in the day, upon his arrival in N’Djamena for an official visit on behalf of President Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was received by Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. This visit was undertaken to further solidify the fraternal ties, cooperation, and partnership between Algeria and Chad.