The African Tribune

Morocco issues early warning to Spain ahead of Ceuta migration surge Morocco’s government has stated it alerted Spain in advance about the potential migration crisis triggered by a recent Spanish court ruling, rejecting any suggestion of a security failure on its part. A high-ranking Moroccan official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that Rabat communicated its concerns to Madrid before the unprecedented influx of people into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The official emphasized that no lapse in border security occurred on Morocco’s side, despite the scale of the event. Between late July and early August, nearly 60,000 individuals—primarily Moroccan nationals—crossed into Ceuta, either on foot or by swimming from the nearby town of Fnideq. The sudden surge overwhelmed Spanish authorities...

Cameroon’s upcoming three-year budget framework for 2027-2029 places renewed negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the heart of its financial strategy. The Ministry of Finance’s Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document, submitted to Parliament during the budget orientation debate, anticipates 300 billion Central African CFA francs in funding contingent on a fresh agreement with the Washington-based institution. This amount represents nearly 9.5% of the projected financing needs for 2027, which total 3,161.5 billion CFA francs. The stakes are high. The previous IMF program, finalized in 2021 and extended by one year, concluded in July 2025. Since then, Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé has repeatedly advocated for a new accord, as reiterated during the ...

Football fans in Spain will never forget the date July 19, 2026. On that day, Ferran Torres etched his name into the history books by scoring the decisive goal in Spain’s World Cup final victory over Argentina, securing the nation’s third world title with a 1-0 triumph in extra time. The performance cemented Torres’ status as one of La Roja’s brightest stars, but it also thrust him into the center of a high-stakes transfer saga. With his contract at FC Barcelone expiring next summer, Torres now faces a pivotal decision: commit to a future at Camp Nou or explore opportunities elsewhere. His remarks in recent interviews suggest he’s weighing every option carefully, leaving the football world on tenterhooks about his next move. The World Cup hero’s contract dilemma The...

Football fans across France are gearing up for a high-stakes clash as Olympique Lyonnais (OL) travels to Prague this evening to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round for the UEFA Champions League. The match, set to unfold at the epet ARENA, marks a crucial step in both teams' European ambitions. How to watch the Lyon vs Sparta Prague match Fans eager to witness the action live can tune in to Canal+ and Canal+ Foot, where the game will be broadcast in full. The kickoff is scheduled for 20:00 (Paris time) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. This timing ensures that supporters won’t miss a moment of the drama unfolding on the pitch. A season of contrasting fortunes The road to this tie has been markedly different for both sides. In the previous season, Lyon secured a...

The Union Saint-Gilloise will make its European debut this season with a high-stakes clash against Norway’s Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night in Ostend. This match marks the beginning of their third qualifying round campaign for the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League. Just four days after securing a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Club Bruges in the Belgian Super Cup, the Brussels-based side faces a formidable challenge in their opening European fixture. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM local time and will be broadcast live on RTL Club and RTL Play, offering fans two ways to follow the action. Opponent profile: Bodo/Glimt’s strong start The Norwegian outfit arrives in Belgium in top form, having already dominated their domestic league. The club currently tops the Norwegian Eliteserien stand...

Morocco has firmly rejected accusations from Spain that it deliberately enabled the sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week. Authorities in Rabat attribute the crisis to a Spanish court ruling that undermined existing measures to deter illegal crossings.A senior Moroccan official emphasized that the July 8 judicial decision, which restricts the immediate repatriation of migrants arriving by sea, was swiftly exploited by human trafficking networks. These groups spread misinformation, falsely claiming that migrants would be granted protection upon reaching Spanish soil. « While Europe demands that we prevent crossings, it simultaneously signals openness once they occur, » the official stated.Ceuta’s president, Juan Jesús Vivas, had earlier accused Morocco of « e...

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) active portfolio in Gabon, valued at $658.6 million, continues to face persistent execution delays despite ongoing efforts by both Libreville authorities and the continental lender. While some performance metrics have shown slight improvement, the gap between financial commitments and actual disbursements on the ground remains significant. This challenge, though not unique to Gabon, is particularly acute in the country, prompting the AfDB to rethink its support strategies. Significant funds, sluggish implementation With a substantial financial commitment in Gabon, the AfDB ranks among the institution’s key partners in Central Africa. The projects span critical sectors aimed at diversifying Gabon’s oil-dependent economy. Yet, lingering issues such as p...

Kpomé, 3 August 2026 — In a country where youth unemployment remains a pressing challenge, authorities in Togo are taking a hands-on approach to turn training recipients into thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, within the Maritime region, fifty young adults have just taken a decisive step forward by receiving the tools needed to launch their agricultural and livestock ventures immediately. This equipment handover, held on 20 July under the leadership of Dotsè Medjina, Secretary General of the Maritime Regional Governorship, represents the culmination of a three-month vocational training program focused on high-potential agropastoral trades. From training to action: Immediate equipment delivery One of the biggest hurdles in employment programs is often what comes after training. Many...