The African Tribune

Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a busy summer transfer window. After securing their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title, the Parisian club may see some players depart. Bradley Barcola could be among those leaving, with two potential destinations emerging for a possible transfer. Having won a second straight Champions League, PSG appears set for an active market this summer. The capital side aims to refresh Luis Enrique's squad for the upcoming campaign. However, some players might be on their way out. Bradley Barcola is one such case, as the French international seeks a more prominent role away from the Rouge-et-Bleu. Two Premier League clubs are tracking him: Arsenal and Liverpool. Barcola is currently competing in the 2026 World Cup with the French national team. Ar...

Sport Three critical factors for the French team's potential struggle against Norway By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Benin unveils 2027-2029 budget plan for steady economic growth During a critical budget orientation debate held on June 24, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, lawmakers reviewed the draft multiannual economic and budgetary programming document for 2027–2029. This framework sets the stage for Benin’s financial strategy over the next three years, aiming to consolidate recent economic gains while advancing structural transformation. This year’s debate holds special significance as it marks the first of its kind under the current administration led by President Romuald Wadagni. The discussion provided parliamentarians, particularly the Finance and Exchange Commission chaired by Gérard Gbénonchi, with an opportunity to assess achievements from recent years and evaluate the...

The promise of a radical break with the past following the July 26, 2023 coup in Niamey has collided head-on with the harsh realities of oil governance in Niger. At the epicenter of this power play sits the newly appointed Petroleum Minister, Hamadou Tini, whose actions are now sparking accusations of blatant conflicts of interest. This seasoned auditor, formerly with the Mazars consulting firm, has turned the very tools of the state against its own institutions, forcing the SORAZ refinery to hand over its most sensitive data to his private company. From revolutionary rhetoric to lobbying’s silent comeback In the immediate aftermath of the military takeover, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) positioned economic sovereignty as its flagship cause. The SORAZ refi...

Morocco welcomed nearly 20 million visitors in 2025, generating 138 billion Moroccan dirhams in tourism revenue. The first five months of 2026 reinforced this upward trend, as confirmed during a recent meeting of the National Office of Tourism (ONMT) in Rabat. The session, led by Minister of Tourism, Crafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy Fatim-Zahra Ammor, alongside ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, reviewed sector performance and progress toward the 2030 target of attracting 26 million tourists. Official data showed international tourist arrivals surged by 7% by the end of May 2026, while tourism revenues climbed 21% and overnight stays in classified accommodations rose 9%. During the gathering, Ammor emphasized the strategy’s success: "The 2023-2026 roadmap proves that by strengt...