The African Tribune

why Burkina Faso ended diplomatic relations with FranceBurkina Faso's ruling military junta has officially announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France, alleging that Paris has engaged in activities detrimental to Burkinabè national interests.Relations between Ouagadougou and its former colonial power have seen a severe decline since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a 2022 coup. Since then, his government has pursued a foreign policy marked by a deliberate pivot towards new international partners and an outspoken critique of Western influence, a significant development in current African politics.In a televised address on Friday, Burkina Faso's Minister of Communication, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, accused France of "incessant activism" against the nation and c...

Burkina Faso breaks diplomatic relations with France as Paris calls for vigilance Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, which condemns the move as "hostile and baseless" and is considering reciprocal measures. Tensions between Ouagadougou and Paris have escalated further. On Friday, June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso announced the rupture of diplomatic ties with France, marking another milestone in the worsening relationship between Ouagadougou and its former colonial power. In a statement read on national television, Burkinabè authorities denounced "the incessant activism of the French regime against Burkina Faso's interests, openly neo-colonial ambitions with active support for subversive networks and terrorists who bring grief to our country and the Sa...

With all eyes on the 2026 World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain is already planning its summer transfer window, and Gonçalo Ramos could soon be packing his bags. According to the latest whispers, Luis Campos is aiming for at least three new recruits, and one of them might be a young Ligue 1 talent. In recent years, PSG has completely shifted its strategy. Gone are the blockbuster signings and superstars; the capital club now focuses on young talents with a kind of post-formation that has already paid off. This is notably the case with Désiré Doué and João Neves, outstanding players who have become undisputed starters in Paris. Akliouche on the move This trend could continue with a young attacking midfielder from Ligue 1. That player is clearly Maghnes Akliouche, who was already being tracke...

EconomyNkok, the gabonese industrial hub drawing african attention By Staff Writer 27 June 2026 83 No commentLibreville, Saturday 27 June 2026 – Shortly after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., made a point of visiting one of the most striking symbols of Gabon’s economic transformation.The diplomat toured the Nkok Special Investment Zone on Thursday, an industrial laboratory that over the years has become a continental benchmark for local resource valorisation.This visit, undertaken in the very first days of his diplomatic mission, goes well beyond protocol. It reflects the growing interest among several African states — which face similar challenges of economic d...

The military-led government of Burkina Faso announced on Friday, 26 June, that it was cutting off diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of failing to honour commitments of mutual respect and non-interference, as stated by Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo on state television.Tensions between Ouagadougou and Paris have escalated sharply since the army and Captain Ibrahim Traoré took power through a coup in September 2022. This souring was evident in the demand for the withdrawal of French soldiers stationed in the West African nation and the expulsion of diplomats, including France’s ambassador to Ouagadougou.Seeking to broaden its alliances, Burkina Faso has drawn closer to Russia and its neighbours Mali and Niger, both also under military rule.Paris weighs 'reciprocal m...

AMBITION Gabon unveils 700 billion fcfa plan to build national poultry industry Starting 1 January 2027, Libreville will ban imports of frozen chicken. Gabon aims to produce 125,000 tonnes of broiler meat annually by 2028, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Several challenges remain before that deadline. News Published on Saturday, 27 June 2026 On 2 June 2026, Agriculture Minister Pacôme Kossi presented to parliament a 700 billion CFA franc programme aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in poultry meat by 1 January 2027. On that date, Gabon will halt annual imports of 65,000 tonnes of frozen chicken. According to the FAO, Gabon consumes roughly 65,000 tonnes of chicken each year. For economist Louis Ndong, the goal is clear: "Achieve food sovereignty to lighten the househo...