The African Tribune

The authorities in Bénin have decided to grant more time for civil engineers to finalize their enrollment in the professional regulatory body. The Ministry of Living Environment and Transport has officially extended the registration window for the National Order of Civil Engineers of Bénin, giving practitioners an additional 30 days to complete the process online. Establishment of the professional roll This extension was confirmed in a statement issued by Georges Alé, the Minister of Living Environment and Transport. The move aligns with the regulatory framework set out in Decree No. 2021-300, dated June 9, 2021, which governs the organization of the civil engineering profession within the country. The government aims to ensure that all qualified professionals are properly documented in t...

Jean Rodrigue Atemengue challenges the national obsession with sports amidst serious governance failures.The national team of Cameroon failed to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. Despite this absence from the global arena, the public sphere remains trapped in endless disputes over football, federation politics, and matches that our players will not even attend. Meanwhile, our country continues to struggle with deep and painful wounds.Are our priorities misplaced?There is a more concerning issue at hand. Football, long used as a primary tool to unify the nation and distract from other debates, is itself in a state of crisis. The very mechanism of this diversion has broken down.Cameroonian football, once the pride of the continent and a symbol of national excellence, is now a shadow o...

After systematically silencing dissent and restricting the media, the transition authorities in Mali are now extending their reach into the economic sphere. It is a historical trend: total control over a population requires more than just managing speech; it necessitates influence over how citizens earn their living and provide for their families. The recent introduction of the Charte des micro, petites et moyennes entreprises (MPME) serves as a clear example of this shift. While official rhetoric presents this as a step toward "structuring" the private sector, it actually represents a political takeover of the freedom to innovate and trade. This move is a significant development in African politics, where the line between regulation and repression often blurs. Economic oversight as a to...

Sénégal: PDS campaigns for "No" vote in upcoming constitutional referendum The Parti démocratique sénégalais (PDS) has officially declared its opposition to the proposed constitutional revisions. While the political group, led by Karim Wade, acknowledges President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to bring these reforms to a public vote, it is calling for a massive rejection of the proposal at the ballot box. In a recent statement, the PDS expressed that while a national debate and referendum are legitimate democratic tools, the specific content of these reforms poses a significant risk to the country's institutional stability. The party views this consultation as a critical moment for the people of Sénégal to protect the balance of power. A call for massive mobilization against the refo...

At just 23 years old, Bradley Barcola is navigating a sensational phase of his career. Having already secured a Champions League title and another French league trophy with Paris Saint-Germain, the winger is now focused on global glory. Under the guidance of Didier Deschamps, the France national team has officially secured its place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup. However, as the tournament progresses, questions about his club future are beginning to surface. The 2026 World Cup has already seen heavyweights like the Netherlands and Germany eliminated in the early knockout rounds, but France remains a formidable force. Following a decisive 3-0 victory over Sweden, the Bleus proved their clinical nature. While Kylian Mbappé dominated the scoreline with a brace, Bradley Bar...

Following the legislative progress made with last year's military programming, the Gabonese government has officially turned its attention to the National Police. On June 25, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a pivotal bill establishing a security programming framework for the 2026-2030 period. This move follows initial plans shared by Vice-President Hermann Immongault earlier this year regarding the future of domestic safety. The primary objective of this legislation is to align the nation's security infrastructure with an increasingly intricate global environment. Official assessments indicate that the emergence of cyber threats, organized criminal syndicates, and new risks to public safety demand a fundamental shift in how the National Police operates. This five-year plan acts as...

Gabon pursues FSC certification for its entire national park network Libreville – As the global climate crisis reshapes international economic and environmental priorities, Gabon is taking a decisive step in its conservation strategy. The nation has officially launched the process to obtain Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all thirteen of its national parks. This initiative is far more than a technical formality; it represents a major ambition to establish Gabon’s network of protected areas as a global model for environmental governance. By doing so, the country aims to bridge the gap between biodiversity preservation, sustainable economic growth, ...

Libreville – Four months after its establishment under the framework of the 5th Republic, the National Assembly of Gabon has concluded a session that stands as a pivotal moment in the nation's institutional history. The formal closing of the first ordinary session, commonly referred to as the "session of laws," took place at the Palais Léon-Mba. This event did more than just end a legislative cycle; it signaled the rise of a Parliament determined to play a central role in the national reconstruction initiated on August 30, 2023. Under the leadership of Michel Régis Onanga M. Ndiaye, the deputies showcased a productive record and active diplomatic engagement. More importantly, they expressed a clear desire to safeguard their legislative prerogatives against an executive branch wit...