The African Tribune

Amidst recent public debate fueled by revelations concerning state-owned buildings allegedly generating rent for private individuals, we engaged with Maître Axel Foumane Dounga, a bailiff practicing within the Libreville judicial system. This public ministerial officer firmly believes the time is opportune for launching a comprehensive national inventory of public assets. He outlines the critical role bailiffs can play in safeguarding Gabon's state properties. The issue of state patrimony has been central to public discourse for weeks, following disclosures about certain public buildings. How do you view this unfolding situation? Maître Axel Foumane Dounga : These emerging details, whether fully substantiated or still requiring verification, undeniably serve to highlight a fundamental chal...

Manchester City has agreed to pay the full asking price set by Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, a deal worth £120 million. The transfer is now in its final stages, with only minor details remaining before official confirmation.An agreement between the two clubs has been reached, with the total package potentially rising to £130 million including add-ons. Sources close to the Etihad Stadium have confirmed that the deal is finalized after weeks of advanced negotiations. Anderson personally requested permission from Forest to leave, and the medical examination is scheduled to take place in the United States.The most expensive player in premier league historyOnce completed, this transfer will make Elliot Anderson the most expensive player ever signed in the Premier League. The...

On June 23, 2026, Célestin Tawamba, president of the Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun (GECAM), delivered a sobering assessment of the country's economic trajectory. Cameroon's gross domestic product grew by only 3.1% in 2025, down from 3.5% in 2024. Tawamba called this pace incompatible with the nation's ambition to achieve emerging status by 2035. In contrast, sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow at 4.5%, the WAEMU zone at 6.4%, and the CEMAC region—where Cameroon is the largest economy—at a meager 2.6%. The underperformance is largely due to the collapse of the oil sector. Hydrocarbons contracted by 6.9% in 2025 after a 9.7% drop the year before, confirming that petroleum is no longer the primary growth driver. 286,000 tonnes Other sectors provide little reassurance. Growth in t...