The African Tribune

Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a dynamic summer transfer window, aiming to bolster its squad following a second consecutive Champions League triumph. While new talent is sought, several current players are expected to depart, with Randal Kolo Muani reportedly on the verge of a permanent exit from the Rouge-et-Bleu. The 27-year-old striker has reportedly signaled his agreement to join a prominent European club. The upcoming transfer period promises to be particularly busy for the PSG. The capital club is keen to rejuvenate Luis Enrique's roster after securing their second straight Champions League title. Simultaneously, a n...

The government of Senegal is implementing budget cuts worth hundreds of billions of CFA francs to safeguard the balance of public accounts. This decision comes as the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) underperforms, with expected revenues falling short of projections. The administration led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko now seeks to close a fiscal gap that directly threatens the financial trajectory set at the start of the fiscal year. PRES revenue shortfall forces cuts Positioned as the backbone of the new government's fiscal consolidation strategy, the PRES was designed to mobilise additional resources to reduce the inherited deficit and fund social priorities. However, initial accounting reports tell a different story. Tax and non-tax revenues programmed under this plan show a ...

First sub-Saharan African economy to receive an IMF “low risk” rating for over-indebtedness, Côte d’Ivoire confirms its status as a top performer on financial markets and a preferred destination for international capital. Following a board meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held on June 24, which reviewed the sustainability of Côte d’Ivoire’s debt, the Washington-based institution reclassified the country to a “low risk” category for both external and overall public debt. This is a first for sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening Abidjan’s financial credibility among international investors. “This shift marks a break from more than a decade of classification as ‘moderate’ risk since reaching the completion point of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative in 2012,” t...

    Amidst escalating tensions surrounding discussions over potential constitutional reform, the prominent human rights organization, Voix des sans voix (VSV), has issued a direct appeal to President Félix Tshisekedi, urging his personal intervention to de-escalate the political climate across the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a formal statement released on Wednesday, June 24, in Kinshasa, the human rights advocacy group expressed profound concern that the prevailing environment could exacerbate existing tensions, potentially leading to increased human rights violations if immediate measures for appeasement are not implemented. President Tshisekedi's Pivotal Role The VSV underscored President Tshisekedi's unique and central position as the most effective figure to foster calm ...

The diplomatic and economic relationship between Gabon and the European Union is entering a transformative phase following the decision to halt current maritime fishing arrangements. The European Union mission in Gabon has indicated a willingness to address recent concerns through a constructive and transparent dialogue. A push for a more balanced partnership In June 2025, President Brice Oligui Nguema initiated a procedure for the unilateral termination of these agreements. The head of state described the existing partnership as "deeply unbalanced," emphasizing the necessity for a complete renegotiation to better serve national interests. In response, the European Union has stated it remains ready to negotiate a modernized, "new generation" Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement. Th...