The African Tribune

Libreville — The Gabonese government has taken a major step toward reshaping its economy by welcoming a delegation from the Guinean conglomerate SONOCO. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met with the group’s managing director, Abdoul Karim Diallo, turning a vision first outlined at the Kigali Forum into a concrete partnership.The agreement signals a push for productive sovereignty, deeper African economic cooperation, and local wealth creation. Rather than a routine diplomatic encounter, the meeting epitomises Gabon’s drive to attract African investors as it diversifies beyond oil and raw materials.Food sovereignty at the coreThe agribusiness sector is no random choice. Food security remains a pressing challenge across Africa. Despite vast agricultural potential, many nations still re...

Constitutional reform takes center stage as DRC universities host critical symposiums Politics June 10, 2026 - 08:09 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Higher Education has launched a series of high-profile academic symposiums across Kinshasa, Kisangani, and Lubumbashi, focusing on the nation’s 2006 Constitution. These events, running from June 10 to 12, aim to foster rigorous debate on constitutional reforms while tensions rise in political circles. Minister Sombo Ayanne Safi Mukuna Marie-Thérèse emphasized that the gatherings would provide a platform for in-depth analysis of the Constitution’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential modernization. The symposiums are structured around three thematic hubs: geostrategic issues in Kinshasa, sociological and environmental cha...

DRC: M23 faces international condemnation over forced conscription and tortureHuman rights violations escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as reports emerge of widespread forced recruitment and brutal detention practices by the M23 armed group.Mass forced conscription campaignsInvestigations reveal that after seizing key cities like Goma and Bukavu in early 2025, the M23 intensified forced recruitment operations. Thousands of Congolese soldiers, local militia members, and civilians have reportedly been abducted from streets, homes, and public gatherings in schools and churches. Survivors describe being transported to makeshift military camps across eastern DRC.Child soldiers among victimsChild recruitment has reached alarming levels, with some victims as young as 12 years o...

The Burkina Faso government has successfully concluded its first bond issuance aimed specifically at its diaspora, raising 151.5 billion CFA francs — well above the initial target set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian state facing growing financing needs and restricted access to conventional international markets, this result marks a strategic breakthrough. Diaspora mobilisation exceeds expectations The bond offering targeted Burkinabè citizens living outside the country, both in West Africa and across the globe. By securing over 151 billion CFA francs (approximately 230 million euros), the operation ranks among the most significant ever achieved by a Sahelian state through its expatriate nationals. The amount collected reflects both the savings capacity of this diaspora and th...

Publié aujourd'hui à 07h03 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Faure Gnassingbé By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

As Gabon strives to establish a modern Fifth Republic, its media landscape is grappling with one of the most severe crises in its history. Print journalism is in decline, online outlets are struggling to survive, advertising revenue is drying up, public access to information is dwindling, and numerous publications have ceased operations. Beyond the economic survival of media companies, the very quality of our democracy is now at stake. There are silences that should concern us more than heated controversies. The current silence surrounding the economic plight of Gabon’s media falls into this category. While national attention focuses on major infrastructure projects, political milestones, and economic ambitions, a sector vital to democratic life is eroding under a shroud of general indiff...

«Yaoundé has evolved far beyond the city we knew two decades ago,» reflects a lifelong resident of Cameroon’s political capital. The transformation is most visible in the expanding modern infrastructure that now stretches far beyond the city’s fabled seven hills. «I truly cherish this progress,» shares 90-year-old Mbarga Obama, who has witnessed the metamorphosis of his childhood village into a thriving metropolis. He recalls how the urban core once centered around Plateau Atemengué, with only modest expansion toward neighborhoods like Mokolo and Nlong-Kak. The outskirts remained semi-rural, a distant contrast to today’s sprawling urban landscape. «The changes have been remarkable,» he notes. Over the years, Yaoundé’s growth has accelerated, drawing thousands of new residents annually. T...

Économie et Finance Chad's trade landscape: China dominates imports, uae leads exports Two global economic powerhouses significantly influence Chad's international trade, each playing distinctly opposing roles. 09 juin 2026 — 2 min de lecture Partager China: Chad's indisp...

Just hours before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, Senegal is experiencing a betting frenzy. Over the past five years, the sector has gone digital. No need to visit a shop anymore; a few clicks on a phone are enough to place a bet. As a result, more and more bettors are getting involved. For them, the World Cup has already begun.In a group of young footballers from the same neighborhood club, the outcome of the Senegal-France match on June 16 is being debated. Anything seems possible, nothing is written in advance. Assane already has a plan: “I'm going to bet on two different apps, one on France and the other on Senegal. That way, I'll have my chances of winning. One of my friends called me and said, 'Assane, I need money, come on, let's bet.' I told him, 'Go ahead, let's try our l...

After securing a second consecutive Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a busy summer transfer window. Several players may depart the squad, with Kang-In Lee among those considering a move. The 25-year-old South Korean international reportedly feels it is time for a new challenge after three seasons with the Parisian club. Kang-In Lee to Atlético Madrid for His Marketing Value? Atletico Madrid has shown interest in Kang-In Lee, with manager Diego Simeone appreciating his versatility as a second striker or winger on either flank. The Spanish club has been monitoring PSG for some time. Beyond the sporting fit, marketing considerations could facilitate the transfer. Kang-In Lee is a major idol in South Korea, and his arrival in Madrid would open the Asian mark...