The African Tribune

The upcoming Pastef congress is set to be a defining moment for the political organization led by Ousmane Sonko. This high-stakes event will be divided into two distinct phases: a day of internal administrative restructuring followed by a massive public rally at the Dakar Aréna.Internal governance and statutory electionsThe first part of the congress, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, will focus exclusively on the party's internal affairs. Delegates and observers will gather to deliberate on orientation documents and various resolutions. A central component of this session is the formal election of the party's president, ensuring the movement’s leadership is strictly aligned with its governing statutes and legal framework.Massive public mobilization in SénégalFollowing the administrative ses...

Gabon’s presidential palace recently hosted a high-profile meeting to mark the official induction of Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya as the new Director-General of the General Tax Directorate (DGI). During the ceremony, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored the pivotal role of taxation in his broader societal project, positioning it as the backbone of public policy financing in Gabon. To his top officials, the message was unequivocal: boosting domestic revenue collection has now become a top-tier national priority. From tax collector to economic catalyst The Head of State emphasized that fiscal policy directly determines the government’s ability to deliver on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic sovereignty commitments. With Libreville aiming to wean itself off oil ...

Mali tightens motorcycle restrictions amid rising insurgency threatIn a decisive move to counter escalating security threats, Malian authorities have suspended the operation of motorcycles with engine displacements of 125cc or higher outside major urban centers. The ban, which also extends to the importation and commercialization of such vehicles, comes as the nation grapples with intensified jihadist attacks and critical road blockades crippling access to Bamako.Malian authorities announced a sweeping ban on motorcycles with displacements of 125cc or greater operating outside Bamako and other principal urban hubs, effective immediately.This stringent regulation targets a primary transportation method frequently exploited by jihadist factions across the Sahel region. Mali remains embroiled...

Publié aujourd'hui à 10h14 Lecture : 1 minute. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique By Fati Seyni — Analyst

In a significant political move, the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), a prominent opposition coalition, has formally called for the removal of Ousmane Sonko from Senegal's National Assembly. This demand, originating from Dakar, directly targets the Senegalese Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party. It signals a notable escalation in the ongoing political struggle that profoundly shapes the nation's institutional landscape. The opposition's petition seeks to challenge the head of government's presence within the legislative body and, by extension, his influence over the legislative agenda. A parliamentary offensive against the head of government The FDR, comprising various factions opposed to the administration that took power following the March 2024 politi...