The African Tribune

Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport experienced a devastating terrorist assault on the morning of Thursday, June 18, 2026. The attack, officially attributed to the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (GSIM), Al-Qaeda's regional affiliate in the Sahel, resulted in a tragic loss of 11 soldiers and two civilians. Additionally, 22 assailants were killed during the confrontation. In a strong statement, the Confédération des États du Sahel (AES), comprising Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, vehemently denounced this "cowardly and treacherous" aggression that targeted the vicinity of Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport. "It is evident that this latest assault, specifically the attempt to seize control of Niamey Airport, aimed to cripple the operational capabilities of the Ni...

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) issued a stark warning on Saturday, June 20, regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) current state. Following an extraordinary plenary assembly in Kinshasa, Catholic bishops released a communiqué painting a distressing picture of the nation's socio-economic, security, and political landscape, labeling it a "nation in peril." Topping CENCO's list of concerns is the persistent deterioration of the security situation in the eastern part of the country. Despite numerous peace agreements, violence continues unabated. The bishops highlighted the alarming rise of armed groups, widespread civilian massacres, and the profound humanitarian crisis affecting displaced populations. For the Congolese episcopate, the findings are deeply troubl...

Haut-Uele governorate communication unit refutes jean bakomito's alleged ties to corneille nangaa Partager FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmailImprimer Following an inquiry into whether “Insecurity in Isiro: Is Jean Bakomito Paving the Way for Corneille Nangaa?”, the Communication Unit of the Haut-Uele governorate swiftly issued a defensive response. Below is the full text provided by Muammar Awoni, head of this communication cell: I wish to provide s...

Ouagadougou recently hosted the 29th annual Prix Galian ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2026, an event that consistently shines a spotlight on journalistic excellence across Burkina Faso. Among the distinguished recipients at this prestigious competition was Sié Frédéric Kambou, a dedicated journalist from Burkina 24, who earned the Special Prize from the Ministry of Health in the Online Press category.  This significant accolade recognized his compelling report, « Au Burkina Faso, la santé sort de l’ombre du privilège ! », originally published on December 26, 2025. Through meticulous fieldwork, Kambou’s report brought to light essential reforms within the nation's health sector. These pivotal changes include a marked reduction in the cost of various medical examinations and the elimina...

A tangible sign of renewed dialogue emerged on Friday, June 19, 2026, as the tarmac of Cotonou airport witnessed a diplomatic event eagerly awaited across West African chanceries. The arrival of the official Nigerien delegation, greeted with full protocol honors by Béninois authorities, marked the concrete commencement of the second round of bilateral negotiations. For international observers, this moment transcended mere diplomatic formality or staged handshakes. It represented a clear indication that the communication channel, once thought severed, was indeed re-established between the two neighboring nations.This resumption of official discussions did not materialize out of thin air. It followed directly from the trajectory initiated in Niamey during the historic tête-à-tête between Bén...