The African Tribune

PSG set for a busy summer as they look to rejuvenate Luis Enrique's squad after securing a second consecutive Champions League title. The name of Mateus Fernandes has been mentioned, but Parisian officials might be beaten to the Portuguese talent by a Premier League powerhouse.The transfer window promises to be turbulent for PSG. After winning back-to-back Champions League trophies, the capital club aims to refresh Luis Enrique's lineup. Several names have surfaced in recent weeks, including that of Mateus Fernandes. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is expected to leave West Ham, who were relegated to the EFL Championship. However, Manchester United could overtake PSG in the race for the Portuguese star.Manchester United in talks with player's agentsManchester United are in discussions...

During the opening of the second ordinary session of the Senate this Tuesday in Yaoundé, the president of the upper house, Aboubakary Abdoulaye, urged the Cameroonian government to intensify the fight against sexual violence targeting children and feminicides, which he considers increasingly alarming. The Senate president and Lamido of Rey Bouba, Aboubakary Abdoulaye, made a solemn appeal to the government for stronger measures against sexual violence aimed at children as well as feminicides in Cameroon. Speaking at the opening of the second ordinary session of the Senate in Yaoundé, in the presence of Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, the president of the National Assembly, and several government members, he condemned acts that seriously undermine the dignity, integrity, and lives of vict...

On Tuesday, Gabon Poste's Director General, Alfred Ikaka Bobe, announced that savers with frozen accounts can now verify their names on the liquidator's lists using a new online application. To check their names, savers can access the tool from any computer or smartphone by visiting the dedicated online platform. Launched last Monday, the platform quickly became saturated after receiving approximately 10,000 visits in just a few hours. "The tool has been updated and will be fully operational from Wednesday," said Alfred Ikaka Bobe. Savers are asked to confirm that they are still alive and to indicate the location where they wish to receive their payment. The service is also available for savers living abroad. Only savers who have been properly registered by the liquidator but unfortunat...

Morocco stands at the threshold of a major industrial transformation as the circular textile economy offers the potential to unlock $1.9 billion in private investments and generate over 30,000 jobs. This finding emerges from an analysis of the sector’s capacity to recycle waste, reduce environmental impact, and meet rising European demand for traceable garments.A pilot programme implemented with technical support has more than doubled its original targets. The initiative achieved 2,400 tonnes of textile waste destined for recycling, with 427 tonnes already transformed into new materials. This result gives industrial substance to a sector long fragmented among workshops, informal collectors, and low-value markets.The study calculates that using recycled fibres could cut carbon emissions by ...

Bénin's president romuald wadagni visits Mali to strengthen Sahel alliance ties The diplomatic efforts of Béninese President Romuald Wadagni continue across West Africa. Following engagements in Niger and Burkina Faso, President Wadagni traveled to Mali, where he underscored his commitment to fortifying connections with the nations comprising the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). A notable consolidation of ties between Cotonou and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries is now evident. During his visit to Bamako on Tuesday, June 9, Béninese President Romuald Wadagni held a significant meeting with Malian Head of State Assimi Goïta. This engagement forms part of a broader regional tour initiated just weeks after President Wadagni's inauguration. Following earlier stops in Nig...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates hosted on Tuesday in Rabat the official launch ceremony of the fifth phase of the Morocco-Council of Europe Neighbourhood Partnership (2026-2029).The event brought together representatives of departments and institutions involved in this partnership, officials from the Council of Europe office in Rabat, and ambassadors of Council of Europe member states accredited to Morocco.Discussions were structured around two panels: one focused on achievements and prospects of the new neighbourhood partnership, and the other on concrete approaches to ensure sustainable implementation of projects under this framework.Since His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne, Morocco has embarked on a wide-ranging reform pr...

In Rabat on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates officially launched the fifth phase of the Morocco-Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership, covering the period 2026-2029. This new cooperation framework aims to build on previous achievements and deepen joint projects across several strategic areas.The ceremony brought together representatives from Moroccan ministries and institutions involved in the partnership, officials from the Council of Europe office in Rabat, and delegates from embassies of Council of Europe member states accredited to Morocco.Discussions during the event focused on two main panels. The first reviewed the accomplishments and future outlook of the new Morocco-Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership, while the sec...

The constitutional reform project championed by the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to fuel debate. While revival churches back the initiative, the Catholic Church urges caution and the preservation of democratic gains. This split comes as the constitutional revision process reaches a new milestone with national deputies adopting the referendum bill. Revival churches back the reform Revival churches align with the authorities' view that the 2006 Constitution no longer meets the country's institutional realities. Archbishop Evariste Ejiba Yamampia, head of revival churches in Congo, believes this reform could enhance governance and national development. "It is a matter of our territorial sovereignty. It is also about governance. Thirdly, it concerns development and ...

Gabon and the European Union convened in Libreville for a partnership dialogue session co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, deputy head of the Gabonese government, and Cécile Abadie, the EU ambassador to Gabon. Talks covered political reforms, economic prospects, environmental issues, and regional and multilateral challenges. The EU urged the construction of a partnership grounded in consultation, investment, and multilateralism.The meeting, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault and Cécile Abadie, brought together several government officials and ambassadors from EU member states accredited to Gabon. Discussions addressed the country's economic situation, the business climate, the Global Gateway strategy, forest cooperation, sustainable fisheries, maritime security, and regional and international ...

Alioune Tine, founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, has shared his perspective on Senegal's current political landscape. He dismisses the notion of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but does point to a clear lack of alignment.According to Tine, the Pastef leader made a strategic misstep by pursuing the presidency of the National Assembly. He argues that with his sights set on the country's top office, Sonko should have stepped back after leaving the prime minister's post. Instead, Tine suggests, Sonko ought to have focused on managing his party and allowed Senegalese voters to naturally elevate him to the presidency in 2029.The civil society figure also highlighted the role of former National Assembly president El Malick Ndiaye, praising the work he wa...