The African Tribune

Diplomatic milestone: Gabon's president strengthens ties with Côte d'Ivoire By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 52 No comment Libreville, August 4, 2026 — Following stops in Accra, Banjul, and Freetown, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s West African tour reaches a pivotal moment in Abidjan. The visit underscores the deepening diplomatic ties between Libreville and Abidjan, now solidified by a...

Olympique Lyonnais will open their 2026-2027 season in style on Tuesday, August 4, as they kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round. This early European encounter marks Lyon’s first step back into the continent’s elite competition after a season-long absence. Olympique Lyonnais seek strong start in Prague The Rhône-Alpes side, fresh off a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last term, will face a stern test in the Czech capital. Despite a shaky preseason that culminated in a 4-0 friendly defeat to Betis on July 29, Paulo Fonseca’s men arrive with seven new signings, including Loïs Openda and Julien Duranville, aiming to prove their readiness for the challenges ahead. First of many battles for Lyon this summer A positive result in Prague...

In a gathering that blended tradition with modern diplomacy, Gabon and China marked the 99th founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at the Chinese embassy in Libreville. The event underscored not only the historical ties between the two nations but also the depth of their ongoing partnership, coinciding with the 52nd year since diplomatic relations were established. The Chinese ambassador to Gabon, Zhou Ping, highlighted the significance of this milestone during his address. He revealed that President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has been invited to China in November by his counterpart, Xi Jinping, to further strengthen bilateral relations. The ambassador also reflected on the PLA’s journey, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping China’s national development and socia...

The governments of Senegal and Gambia have reached a landmark agreement to resolve their long-standing border dispute through a consensual demarcation. This decision, announced by the joint Senegal-Gambia permanent secretariat, follows weeks of heightened tensions triggered by a military incident near the Bulock area. Diplomatic efforts restore calm along shared border Guided by directives from both presidential offices, the border commissions prioritized dialogue and mutual understanding to achieve this breakthrough. Joint border reinforcement operations will resume on August 15 across identified sections, signaling a revival of a process that has been underway for years. July incident tested relations, but dialogue prevailed On July 16, Gambia accused Senegalese troops of dismantling p...