The African Tribune

Politics Gabon's new democratic vision: embracing truth from citizens Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 80 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 – In a political landscape where public discourse often oscillates between blind allegiance and calculated caution, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reignited a crucial conversation a...

Cameroon reshuffles key judicial body after years of inactionThe appointment of fourteen new members to Cameroon's Superior Council of the Judiciary marks a turning point after nearly half a decade of operational stagnation. The council, chaired by the President, plays a pivotal role in overseeing and regulating the country's judicial system, a function that has been severely compromised by prolonged inactivity.These newly appointed magistrates will serve a five-year term, a period that legal professionals hope will bring renewed dynamism to an institution that has been dormant for over six years. The last meeting of the council occurred during this extended hiatus, leaving the judicial machinery effectively paralyzed. Restoring the council’s functionality is expected to breathe new life i...

The political landscape of the Sénégal has entered a delicate phase since the inauguration of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Ousmane Sonko in March 2024. Once portrayed as an inseparable duo driving the PASTEF movement, recent events reveal growing rifts between the head of state and the party’s founding leader. This unfolding dynamic comes against a backdrop of high stakes. In 2024, Ousmane Sonko—then barred from running due to legal challenges—backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was also detained at the time, as the PASTEF candidate. Their victory was hailed as the culmination of a prolonged struggle against the previous administration and the dawn of a new political era in the country. The transition from opposition to governance has reshaped traditional power dynam...