The African Tribune

The Monarch has designated two new members to join the Superior Council of the Judiciary. Mr. Mohamed Abdennabaoui has been reappointed as First President of the Court of Cassation and, in this capacity, as Deputy President of the Council. Additionally, Mrs. Latifa El Harradji and Mr. Nadir El Moumni have been selected as new council members.In a display of confidence in their expertise, His Majesty also renewed the mandates of Mr. Farid El Bacha, Mr. Mohamed Zouak, and Mr. Mohamed Ennasser for a second term as council members. These appointments fall under the constitutional prerogative of the Monarch to shape the judiciary’s leadership.During the official audience, the newly appointed members took their oath of office before His Majesty, seeking divine guidance in their duties. By Haroun...

Political analyst Cheikh Yérim Seck has delivered a sharp assessment of the shifting dynamics in Senegal’s political landscape, particularly focusing on the evolving role of Ousmane Sonko following his break with the government. Speaking on Faram Facce, Seck framed Sonko’s recent political maneuvers as a pivotal moment for both the opposition leader and the broader landscape of governance in Senegal. He emphasized that Sonko now faces an entirely new phase, one marked by uncertainty but also by the need to strengthen his connection with the grassroots supporters who have long backed his movement. Sonko’s strategic communication with supporters According to Seck, Sonko’s latest public statements were not merely reactions to political developments but deliberate efforts to consolidate his ...

A landmark meeting unfolded at the Gabonese Presidential Palace on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Libreville Mayor Eugène Mba charted a bold new course for the capital’s future. The session, focused on local governance and municipal performance, laid the groundwork for sweeping urban reforms aimed at revitalizing Gabon’s bustling metropolis. Central to the discussions was the implementation of Libreville’s updated municipal roadmap, designed to enhance livability and economic appeal. Key initiatives include a rigorous crackdown on unauthorized public land encroachment, ensuring orderly urban expansion and preserving public spaces. The plan also prioritizes the development of modern parking facilities, alongside the expansion and revitalization of gr...

Politics Gabon rejects Trump’s migrant deal in sovereignty stand Editorial Team June 4, 2026 94 No comments Libreville, June 4, 2026 – By declining to accept migrants expelled from the United States, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has delivered a political statement that extends far beyond migration policy. His stance underscores a bold assertion of nationa...

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The deepening partnership between Togo and the United States took center stage in a high-level meeting between the country’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Local Governance and Customary Affairs and the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Togo, Kimberly M. McClure. The June 2026 working visit by the American diplomat in Lomé centered on shared priorities in territorial governance, decentralization and social cohesion. Both sides reviewed progress in the country’s decentralization process, explored ways to strengthen local governance structures and discussed mechanisms to enhance community cohesion through the active involvement of traditional leaders and grassroots organizations. Reforms and public service efficiency at local level During the discussions, the Togolese minister outlined t...

In a climate of heightened political debate within the PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has stepped forward to clarify his stance following criticism from party leader Ousmane Sonko. His intervention underscores unwavering loyalty to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye while emphasizing the critical importance of state continuity amid emerging internal divisions. Government continuity takes center stage in Fofana’s response Minister Moussa Bala Fofana, holding the portfolio of Urban Planning, Local Governance, and Territorial Development, addressed the public with a clear message: his commitment to serving the nation remains steadfast. His remarks follow recent discussions within PASTEF regarding the political alignment of certain government members, including those reappointed after...

The political climate in Senegal is experiencing a significant deepening of divisions, particularly following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's recent decision to remove Ousmane Sonko from his position as Prime Minister. This decisive action has subsequently led to a wave of resignations across various public institutions. The cabinet reshuffle, initiated by the presidency, has inevitably brought forth critical inquiries concerning the allegiance of key officials to their overarching political agenda and the potential ramifications for the consistent delivery of public services throughout the nation. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter