The African Tribune

Commodities trading giant Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time focusing on a substantial oil contract valued at approximately one billion dollars with Gabon. The ongoing proceedings, led by the Swiss Public Prosecutor's Office (MPC), scrutinize the conditions under which this agreement for lifting Gabonese crude was awarded, as well as its intricate financial structure. Geneva continues to be a pivotal global hub for hydrocarbon trading, and several of its prominent players have recently been entangled in various African corruption cases. A case reigniting scrutiny over gabonese crude sales The contract currently under examination by Swiss investigators involves Gabonese oil shipments amounting to nearly a billion dollars, based on publicly available ...

The Malian authorities have reached a new milestone in their counter-terrorism strategy. On June 4, 2026, the government announced the implementation of a financial reward system for any individual providing information that leads to the capture or neutralization of leaders from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim, linked to Al-Qaeda) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). This public initiative highlights a clear intent by the transition government to engage the civilian population in a conflict where conventional military efforts face significant challenges. Targeting the leadership of Jnim and the FLA with public bounties The new mechanism specifically targets two armed organizations that Bamako identifies as the primary threats to the nation's territorial integrity. J...

Mali's transitional government has initiated a robust program, announcing on Thursday the provision of significant financial incentives to any individual who can furnish actionable intelligence leading to the apprehension of those suspected of orchestrating attacks against citizens and vital infrastructure across the nation. Authorities have specified a substantial reward of two billion CFA francs (approximately 3.55 million US dollars) for information directly resulting in the location of Iyad Ag Gali, the prominent leader of the group known as "Nasra al-Islam wal-Muslimin" (JNIM). Furthermore, varying, albeit lesser, financial rewards have been designated for intelligence pertaining to several other high-value targets currently sought by security forces. Among the individuals on the expa...