The African Tribune

On Wednesday, June 24, President Romuald Wadagni conducted a high-level working visit to the European institution headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The mission was centered on establishing the foundations for a modernized partnership between Benin and the European Union (EU), tailored to tackle emerging development hurdles. The President engaged in successive meetings with top EU leadership, including European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The session with António Costa provided an opportunity for both sides to review the primary pillars of bilateral cooperation. The objective is to breathe new life into a relationship built on mutual trust, regional stability, and shared interests. This dialogue r...

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced on Thursday, 25 June 2026, a significant reinforcement of its response system against Ebola virus disease, following concerns raised by a recently confirmed case in France involving a humanitarian doctor who had stayed in an epidemic zone in DRC.In an official statement, the Congolese executive described the situation as a “serious health alert signal” and vowed to prevent any chain of transmission that could cross national borders. Authorities said the measure is part of a strategy of maximum prevention, in line with international health security recommendations.Strict 21-day quarantine for travellers from risk areasThe main announced measure concerns now the mobility of people coming from Ebola-affected areas. Anyone who ...

Organising committee chair, deputy Hilarion Etong, briefed the press on preparations and outlined the main features of the upcoming event.Cameroon is set to welcome the 51st session of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) in two weeks. Ahead of this major intercontinental gathering, the organising committee, comprising members from both chambers of the Cameroonian parliament, unveiled the event's key highlights. During a press conference on Thursday, it was announced that the country expects over 300 delegates, including about ten heads of parliamentary chambers and 80 young participants.Delegates will come from all four APF regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Among the prominent figures expected are Amelia Lakrafi, APF delegate general, and Louise Mouc...

Facing evolving security threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the need to bolster national sovereignty, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a major modernisation programme for the defence and security forces. Key measures include the acquisition of Mi-35 attack helicopters and new frigates designed to enhance Gabon's operational capabilities across land, sea, and air.In his State of the Nation address, the head of state reviewed the progress made since the start of the Transition in strengthening the country's security apparatus. He noted that defence and security force numbers have been increased, while new vehicles, specialised equipment, forward operating bases, police stations, and barracks have been built or renovated nationwide. These investments reflect the authorities'...

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Abdellatif Hammouchi, head of Morocco's General Directorate of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), hosted the Iraqi Ambassador to Morocco, Hayder Shiya Albarrak, at the DGSN headquarters in Rabat. The meeting focused on deepening security cooperation between the two nations, with particular emphasis on public safety, intelligence sharing, technical assistance, and police training programs.Both sides reviewed current security and regional matters of mutual interest, including the threats posed by international terrorism. They exchanged perspectives on the existing security collaboration and discussed strategies to enhance the partnership to better address evolving challenges.This meeting underscores the shared commitment of Morocco and Ira...

Diplomacy is not only measured by the number of official visits or international summits. It is also read in the signals that states send when they choose to establish, strengthen, or reactivate their representations in a country.By receiving the letters of credence from five new ambassadors accredited to the Gabonese Republic, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema presided over much more than a protocol ceremony. The event confirms a growing reality: Gabon is gradually reclaiming a central place in the diplomatic, economic, and strategic balances of the continent.In an international context marked by competition for resources, investments, and influential partnerships, the simultaneous interest of the Holy See, Chad, Australia, Iran, and Djibouti is a telling indicator of how the country...

A comprehensive communication strategy is being developed.Ouagadougou, 20 February 2013 – Caritas organisations from across the Sahel are joining forces to tackle the food and socio-political crises gripping the region. This is the aim of a meeting that opened on 19 February in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bringing together Caritas representatives from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal. Since 2007, these groups have formed the Sahel Caritas platform.The gathering, which runs until 23 February, includes information officers and emergency response specialists. Their goal is to establish a regional communication network linking the various Catholic relief agencies.This meeting is part of the Emergency Appeal 28/2012 project, titled “Project to strengthen Caritas’s capacity for preparedness ...