The African Tribune

Senegal football sensation Amara Diouf makes triumphant return to training The football landscape in Senegal is buzzing with excitement as one of its brightest prospects, Amara Diouf, resumes training with Génération Foot. His comeback follows a challenging recovery from injury, setting the stage for what could be a landmark transfer to Fenerbahçe in Turkey. From U17 triumph to global recognition The young striker first captured attention during the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, where he played a pivotal role in Senegal's victory. His standout performances earned him the title of Best Player of the tournament, cementing his reputation as a rising star in African football. Scouts and analysts quickly identified him as a future icon of the sport on the continent. Coach’s con...

The power plant that Algeria is gifting to Chad represents a fresh milestone in deepening ties between Algiers and N'Djamena. On Monday in N'Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside his Chadian counterpart Allamaye Halina, oversaw the groundbreaking ceremony for this 40-megawatt solidarity power plant between the two nations. Sonelgaz International entrusted with plant construction This initiative marks a further step in bolstering relations between Algeria and Chad, following the high directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The ceremony began with a detailed technical briefing covering the project's engineering aspects, implementation stages, and operational outlook, underscoring the infrastructure's role in strengthening energy cooperation between both countries. The plant is...

Hundreds of individuals abducted months earlier by a Boko Haram faction in Ngoshe, located in the northeastern state of Borno, Nigeria, have been released, according to a statement from the Nigerian army on Sunday, 7 June. In a video released by the military, frightened women and children can be seen transported in vans or pickup trucks at night, then gathered under trees on the ground, surrounded by soldiers. The number of freed captives ranges from 360 to nearly 420, depending on the source. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

The debate over constitutional change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to stir public discourse. On May 27, the National Assembly adopted a bill setting the terms for a referendum. Since then, tensions have escalated between the ruling majority, which argues for a necessary institutional overhaul, and the opposition, which claims the move is a ploy to keep President Félix Tshisekedi in power. A divided youth faces a critical issue Beyond political speeches, one central question remains: what does the Congolese youth, which makes up the majority of the population, think? Is this a historic opportunity to rebuild the nation, or a distraction from pressing social and security crises? In Kinshasa, many young people express mixed views. Some see the reform project as a chan...

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the town of Uvira remains trapped in a cycle of uncertainty. Residents use the phrase “we are on borrowed time” to describe their daily reality as they continue to wait for the peace promised by former US President Donald Trump. The conflict involving the AFC/M23 group, with regional implications tied to leaders like Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi, shows no signs of resolution. For the people of Uvira, the hope for stability still feels distant. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Le Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchadlundi 08 juin 2026 17:16N'DJAMENA - Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, lundi, la capitale tchadienne N'Djamena, au terme d'une visite officielle s'inscrivant dans le cadre du renforcement des relations de fraternité, de coopération et de partenariat entre les deux pays frères.Premier MinistreAlgérie TchadArticles connexes By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Several weeks into the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has stepped up its efforts to contain the virus. Our teams provide a rare look inside their treatment centres in Goma and Bunia, in Ituri province—the epicentre of the outbreak—as they mobilise to respond to this seventeenth epidemic. Epidemiological toll continues to climbWith screening capacity increased in late May, the DRC Ministry of Health updated its data. As of 4 June 2026, the official toll from the INRB in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stands at:381 confirmed cases;64 confirmed deaths;233 suspected patients currently placed in isolation.In Uganda, the situation remains under surveillance with 19 reported cases and one death as of 5 June. MSF opens...