The African Tribune

Niger's transitional leadership has officially stripped Dr. Mayra Djibrine, head of the Brussels-based Alliance of Sahel Democrats (ADS), of her Nigerien citizenship through a formal decree. This move, part of a broader tightening of regulations against dissenting voices operating abroad, has ignited significant debate among the populace and civil society in Niamey. As citizens weigh the state's assertiveness against concerns for individual freedoms, many in Niger are questioning the far-reaching implications of this unprecedented action.A consequential official rulingThe political and legal landscape of Niger has taken a significant turn. The transitional government formally enacted a decree revoking the nationality of Dr. Mayra Djibrine. An academic and prominent leader of the Alliance o...

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara recently hosted two prominent figures at the presidential palace in Abidjan, each representing distinct yet interconnected objectives for the nation. He met with Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank’s Vice President for West and Central Africa, and Philippe Van De Vyvère, a leading executive from the Belgian maritime group Sea-Invest. These high-level discussions underscore the dual strategic direction the head of state aims to pursue during his current mandate: strengthening partnerships with multilateral financial institutions and attracting increased private European capital to Côte d'Ivoire’s vital port infrastructure. World Bank partnership: a renewed commitment to Côte d'Ivoire's development The meeting with Ousmane Diagana highlights the ongoing, cruci...

EconomieInfrastructures routières : 2 442 km bitumés, mais des blocages persistent, le MINTP fait le point à YaoundéProjets routiers en cours, avancées réalisées, réseau structurant, mais aussi contraintes qui plombent la performance de ce secteur… sont les points mis en avant au […] Liliane Ndangue|Il y a 9h|3 min de lectureAAASuivez Actu Cameroun sur GoogleRésumerEcouterCommenterProjets routiers en cours, avancées réalisées, réseau structurant, mais aussi contraintes qui plombent la performance de ce secteur… sont les points mis en avant au cours de la conférence publique donnée par le Ministre des Travaux Publics, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, ce 11 juin 2026, au Salon de l’Action Gouvernementale (SAGO 2026). Une conférence courue et consacrée au relèvement du réseau routier national. Face...

Ecouter l'articleA significant development in Gabon's legal landscape unfolded on June 9, 2026, when Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Prosecutor General at the Libreville Judicial Court of Appeal and a senior magistrate, received notification of a provisional three-month suspension from his duties. This decision, formalized under decree n° 000007/MJGSCDH, was issued by the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane. The esteemed legal professional is reportedly under suspicion of involvement in an clandestine influence network linked to high-profile scandal cases.Reports confirm that Eddy Narcisse Minang underwent extensive questioning at the Presidency of the Republic before his conservative suspension was officially signed by the Minister of Justice. We also learned that Th...

In just ten years, Benin has transformed its financial governance dramatically. According to the latest Open Budget Survey from the International Budget Partnership, the country now scores a historic 79 out of 100. This performance places Benin second in Africa behind South Africa and first in the entire francophone world. Here is a closer look at a model of rigor driven by reforms under President Patrice Talon.A remarkable rise in less than a decadeTo grasp the significance of this ranking, one must consider the journey. Back in 2017, Benin languished near the bottom with a score barely above 35 out of 100. In less than ten years, that figure has more than doubled. This trajectory is no accident but the result of strong political will that began in 2016 with the arrival of President Patri...

The JNIM blockade escalates, crippling West African commercial routes Recent terrorist assaults in Mali have intensified the obstruction of critical trade arteries linking coastal and Sahelian nations. On April 25, Mali experienced a wave of synchronized attacks orchestrated by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA). These coordinated operation...