The African Tribune

Morocco and Colombia unite to strengthen un peace efforts

4Jun

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Morocco and Colombia unite to strengthen un peace efforts

The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Colombia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening collaboration between the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council. Their goal remains steadfast: placing peace at the core of global priorities under the UN framework. In New York, the Moroccan Permanent Representative to the United Nations and current Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission, Omar Hilale, welcomed the visiting Colombian Ambassador Leonor Zalabata Torres. Ms. Zalabata Torres, who also holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for June 2026, engaged in a courtesy visit to discuss joint strategies for advancing international peace and security. Strengthening diplomatic ties for global stability During their meeting, both diplomat...

Burkina Faso and Serbia deepen ties in defense and security cooperation

4Jun

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

Burkina Faso and Serbia deepen ties in defense and security cooperation

Ouagadougou and Belgrade are taking concrete steps to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on defense, security, and training. On June 3, 2026, a high-level Serbian parliamentary delegation led by Slavenko Ristic met with Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabè Abroad, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, and his deputy, Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabré/Kaboré. The visit, part of a working mission to Burkina Faso, aimed to explore new avenues for cooperation between the two nations. Both sides highlighted the potential for collaboration in sectors critical to regional stability and development. During the discussions, Slavenko Ristic, who also serves as CEO of the defense technology company Tehnicki Remont Bratunac, praised Burkina Faso’s current s...

Senegal’s economic clash: Faye’s pragmatism vs Sonko’s militancy

4Jun

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Politics

Senegal’s economic clash: Faye’s pragmatism vs Sonko’s militancy

The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, marks more than a political rift—it signals the irreconcilable clash between two economic visions that have long coexisted uneasily under the same banner. Two years after Faye's historic electoral victory in April 2024, the presidential duo has fractured over three critical economic questions shaping Senegal's future: debt management, hydrocarbon exploitation, and the very nature of the capital financing the nation's policies. Debt: The most visible fault line Nowhere is the divide more pronounced than in the debt crisis. In September 2024, Sonko publicly exposed undisclosed debt accumulated under the previous administration, with an IMF mission confirming in March 2025 that unreported commitments had reached approxi...

Senegal’s economic fault lines: the sonko-faye policy clash

4Jun

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

Politics

Senegal’s economic fault lines: the sonko-faye policy clash

Sénégal : entre Sonko et Faye, les divergences sont surtout économiquesChérif Salif Syjeu. 4 juin 2026 à 1:43 PM UTCAjoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google.On May 23, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko marked a significant turning point in Senegalese politics. This move was not driven by personal rivalry but rather by an irreconcilable clash between two distinct economic visions that had coexisted under the same political banner for too long. Two years following the pivotal April 2024 election, which saw Faye assume the presidency and appoint Sonko as his premier, the nation's leadership has fractured over three critical issues defining Senegal's economic future: national debt, hydrocarbon resource manageme...

Chad launches polio vaccination campaign to protect children’s health

4Jun

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News

Chad launches polio vaccination campaign to protect children’s health

Chad’s Ministry of Public Health and Prevention, led by Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, officially inaugurated a nationwide polio vaccination drive on Thursday at the Atrone health center in N’Djamena’s 7th arrondissement. Running from June 5 to 7, 2026, the campaign integrates polio immunization with Vitamin A supplementation and albendazole deworming for children under five.The Government Delegate to N’Djamena Province, Amina Kodjienna, emphasized that this additional health initiative reinforces ongoing efforts to safeguard children’s well-being. She urged household heads to fully cooperate with vaccination teams to ensure no child is left unprotected.A representative from Rotary International highlighted the organization’s long-standing commitment to polio eradication. The speaker called on...

Arrest of Niger activist criticising military regime sparks debate

4Jun

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News

Arrest of Niger activist criticising military regime sparks debate

Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at the Niamey prison following his appearance before the public prosecutor’s office, as confirmed by sources close to the case.Civil society leader Kaka Touda took to social media to verify the activist’s detention but did not disclose the specific charges or details surrounding the police custody that preceded it.A local daily outlet reported that Bodo faces allegations of ‘spreading information likely to disrupt public order’, a charge often used in cases involving dissent against authorities.The activist had recently urged Nigeriens to organise year-long protests starting 1 June, denouncing what he described as systemic state violence against civilians. His call included references to ‘persistent insecurity in several regions’ and the ‘unjust e...

Chad’s gema honors new generation of military school recruits

4Jun

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Chad’s gema honors new generation of military school recruits

Chad’s GEMIA honors its newest class of military school recruits N’Djamena’s Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées celebrated the induction of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe, recognizing top performers in a ceremony attended by top military and civilian leaders. N’Djamena, 4 June 2026 – The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) marked a significant milestone today with a dual ceremony celebrating the induction of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe and honoring academic and athletic excellence. The event drew high-ranking military and civilian officials, including General of Division Hisseine Abderamane Haggar and the Second Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Yangmmargue Beh Félix. The ceremony brought together generals, of...

Barcola transfer saga heats up as arsenal and liverpool join race

4Jun

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Barcola transfer saga heats up as arsenal and liverpool join race

The Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is in the spotlight this summer as his contract nears its end in 2028. Despite another Champions League triumph with the club, the 23-year-old international has yet to feature in the final, raising questions about his future. With his current deal expiring in just over three years, top European sides are circling, and the competition is fiercer than ever. Since joining from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 for a reported €45 million plus bonuses, Barcola has become a key figure in the PSG squad. His rapid rise has drawn interest from several elite clubs, with Arsenal and Liverpool emerging as the most vocal suitors. Both teams are actively searching for a left-winger to bolster their attacking options, and Barcola’s profile a...

Activist nassiro bodo jailed in Niger for criticizing military rule

4Jun

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Activist nassiro bodo jailed in Niger for criticizing military rule

Activist Nassiro Bodo jailed in Niger for criticizing military rule Nigerian civil society figure Nassiro Bodo has been remanded in custody at Niamey Central Prison after posting sharp criticism of the ruling military junta on Facebook. The activist faces charges of disseminating information likely to disrupt public order, amid tightening restrictions on dissent following the July 2023 military takeover. Nigerien activist Nassiro Bodo was placed under pretrial detention Wednesday at Niamey’s main prison, just days after publicly condemning the military regime’s policies. Local media outlet Aïr Info confirmed that Bodo was remanded in custody "after being brought before the prosecutor’s office." C...

Digital inclusion hindered by mobile phone taxes in Cameroon

4Jun

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Digital inclusion hindered by mobile phone taxes in Cameroon

High mobile phone taxes block Cameroon's digital progress While nations achieve digital success through connectivity and affordability, Cameroon's new tax policy does the opposite When digital ambition clashes with taxation policy Countries that have successfully navigated digital transformation share a common strategy: first connect their citizens, then lower technological access costs, and finally leverage digital tools for economic inclusion and competitiveness. Cameroon's recent decision to tax mobile phones directly contradicts this proven approach. Taxing digital access: a barrier to national progress Under this new policy, Cameroonians must pay a 33.33% tax on mobile phone values to legally use their devices domestically. The burden ranges from 1,670 FCFA for basi...

Benin and Togo strengthen ties with new era of cooperation

4Jun

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Benin and Togo strengthen ties with new era of cooperation

Historic ties drive renewed Benin-Togo partnership In a landmark move signaling a fresh chapter in West African diplomacy, Benin and Togo have laid the groundwork for an enhanced cooperation framework following an unprecedented high-level meeting. The encounter, described as both a working visit and a gesture of friendship, took place on June 3rd in Lomé, marking the first regional initiative under Benin’s new presidential leadership. The Togolese presidency confirmed this was a return visit extended at the invitation of President Faure Gnassingbé, while Benin’s leadership framed it as part of a broader regional engagement strategy. Regardless of terminology, both sides are signaling a clear intent to redefine their bilateral relationship. Shared vision for strategic development A join...

IMF flags fiscal dominance risks in Morocco’s monetary policy

4Jun

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Analysis

IMF flags fiscal dominance risks in Morocco’s monetary policy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive analysis of central bank independence across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The findings highlight a direct link between greater central bank autonomy and stronger inflation control, alongside enhanced resilience against macroeconomic shocks. Central to the study is an examination of the interplay between fiscal policy and monetary policy, particularly how the former can undermine the effectiveness of the latter. To gauge fiscal dominance, the IMF evaluates the net claims of the banking system on the state, measured as a percentage of GDP. The report identifies countries like Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, and Pakistan as having public debt levels to the banking sector that exceed the regi...