The African Tribune

Washington has once again tightened its grip on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by rolling out fresh sanctions targeting key figures linked to ongoing conflicts in the east. These measures, announced three months after similar restrictions were placed on the Rwandan military and several high-ranking officials, focus on two individuals: a senior intelligence officer in the AFC/M23 rebel group and a commander of the FDLR militia. The AFC/M23 and FDLR have long been entangled in the violent unrest that has plagued the eastern regions of the DRC. The question now is: what precisely prompted the United States to single out these two figures? Is this a direct signal to Kigali? And could more names join the list before the year ends? why these two leaders are now under us scrutiny T...

Sonko redraws political lines at Pastef's first congress Pastef-Les Patriotes holds its first national congress since 2014 in Dakar, setting a new direction amid a reshaped political scene under the leadership of its chairman Pastef-Les Patriotes, the parliamentary majority party, gathered in Dakar over the weekend of June 6 and 7 for its inaugural national congress since its founding in 2014. The event aimed to breathe fresh momentum into the movement amid a shifting political landscape, refine the party's guiding principles under Chairman Ousmane Sonko, and recalibrate Senegal's governance approach. Sunday, June 7, witnessed a large crowd at Dakar Arena for the closing of Pastef-Les Patriotes’ first ordinary congress. Ousmane Sonko, confirmed as chairman and leader of the majority party,...

The National Mining Corporation (Sonamines) is intensifying its pressure on gold operators in Cameroon. Following a control tour in the Adamaoua and East regions—the main hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanised gold production—Managing Director Serge Hervé Boyogueno delivered a blunt assessment. Several operators are failing to meet expected production thresholds, others are proven insolvent, while environmental shortcomings and opaque trade channels are undermining the state's sovereignty over the sector. Field inspections expose vulnerabilities in the gold industry The visited regions concentrate most of Cameroon’s gold activity, dominated by semi-mechanised companies and a multitude of artisans. Sonamines’ mission aimed to verify that permit holders comply with their contractual and regu...

The political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union enters its second session on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in the Cité de la Démocratie in Libreville. The meeting brings together Gabonese authorities and representatives of EU member states accredited in the country, with an agenda focused on evaluating the commitments made during the first edition. This session takes place within the formal framework provided by Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, now the post-Cotonou Agreement, which structures the political relationship between Brussels and the states of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. A codified format between Libreville and Brussels Political dialogue serves as the institutional channel through which the European Union engages with its African partners on ...

Could a shared world cup campaign with kylian mbappé and other real madrid french stars convince michael olise to leave bayern munich? as the french national team prepares to fly to their boston base for the 2026 world cup (june 11-july 19), real madrid president florentino pérez is reportedly working behind the scenes on a €150 million summer bid for olise, despite bayern insisting he is not for sale. the influence of real madrid's french contingent inside the bleus dressing room could prove decisive.Will kylian mbappé and michael olise become teammates at real madrid after spending the world cup together with France on american soil? reports from international media indicate that freshly re-elected real madrid president florentino pérez is preparing to launch a €150 million transfer push...

Photo d'illustrationThe Ebola virus disease epidemic (Bundibugyo strain) continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the situation report published Sunday, June 7, by the National Institute of Public Health (INSP), 515 confirmed cases have been recorded since the outbreak began in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.The same report indicates 91 deaths among confirmed cases, yielding an overall case fatality rate of 17.7%.Health authorities also note that 283 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalised, while 12 people have been declared recovered since the start of the epidemic.In the past 24 hours, 27 new confirmed cases were recorded.Twenty-five health zones affectedAccording to official data, the outbreak now affects 25 of the country...

The Ebola virus disease outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) continues to intensify in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Latest official figures show 515 confirmed cases have been recorded since the epidemic began, spanning the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The death toll among confirmed cases stands at 91, representing an overall case fatality rate of 17.7 percent. Health authorities report that 283 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalised, while 12 individuals have been declared recovered since the outbreak started. In the past 24 hours alone, 27 new confirmed cases were registered, highlighting the ongoing rapid spread of the virus. Twenty-five health zones affected The epidemic now affects 25 health zones out of a total of 104 across the country, according to da...

An investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the leak, as the ministry urges all 208,761 candidates to remain calm. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Nalova Lyonga, Cameroon's Minister of Secondary Education, announced the postponement of the written portion of the GCE 2026 exams. The decision comes after confidential exam topics spread widely online. All remaining written tests for the General Certificate of Education, originally scheduled from June 8 to 18, have been officially delayed. New dates have been set: Monday, June 22, through Thursday, July 2, 2026. Exams for technical and vocational education are not affected and will proceed as planned. An inquiry is underway to track down those behind the leak. Digital evidence has been handed to relevant authorities to identify...