The African Tribune

The Collectif des élus français originaires du Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK) has unveiled plans for a major diplomatic offensive in France to secure formal recognition of the GENOCOST—a campaign dedicated to acknowledging the Congolese genocide—beginning with the next parliamentary session in Paris. This strategic move follows a high-level meeting between CEFOCK representatives and President Félix Tshisekedi at the Cité de l’Union Africaine in Kinshasa. The initiative aims to elevate the GENOCOST from a marginalized topic to a central debate in French and international policy circles. To achieve this, CEFOCK will deploy a multi-pronged approach: awareness campaigns, public conferences, and targeted advocacy efforts directed at French local governments, national institutions, and the Cong...

Major military shakeup in Cameroon as President Biya oversees changes from abroad In a significant move signaling strong oversight, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has authorized sweeping changes within the country's military structure while abroad. Multiple decrees bearing his signature were officially released, formalizing an extensive reshuffle across the Armed Forces. The adjustments include the appointment of five new brigade generals, a new Major General for the army headquarters, and the reassignment of several territorial and strategic unit commands, notably within the Presidential Guard. A standout decision was the promotion of Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to the rank of brigade general, while retaining his command of the Presidential Guard—a position he has held for o...

The 66th anniversary of Côte d'Ivoire's independence is more than a historical milestone — it is a call to action for every Ivorian. On August 7, 1960, our nation rose under the visionary leadership of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny to claim its place among sovereign states. Six decades and six years later, we gather not just to celebrate a past achievement, but to reaffirm our shared commitment to building a thriving, united future for all. Honoring the founders and defenders of the nation The Movement of Future Forces, through its spokesperson Yaya Fofana, pays tribute to the visionaries who secured our independence and to the generations who have defended it. Among them stand President Félix Houphouët-Boigny and President Henri Konan Bédié, whose legacies continue to shape our nation...