The African Tribune

As the South African justice system prepares to rule on the fate of Kémi Séba—arrested in mid-April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely—the renowned Ivorian writer Venance Konan questions whether the activist, with his 1.5 million social media followers, truly embodies the spirit of modern pan-Africanism. This moment offers an opportunity to reflect on the movement’s history and its evolving expressions. Consider the perplexing alliance between a black pan-African activist and a white South African supremacist. Kémi Séba—born Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi in Benin and holding a Nigerian diplomatic passport—was recently detained in South Africa alongside his 18-year-old son and François Van der Merwe, a white supremacist nostalgic for apartheid. Séba, founder of the Urge...

The National Observatory of Communication in Niger (ONC), led by Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, announced on Friday via the public channel Télé Sahel the suspension of nine French-speaking and pan-African media outlets operating in the country. The decision, citing risks to public order and national cohesion, reflects Niamey’s growing emphasis on information security as a cornerstone of national stability. Among the suspended outlets are France 24, Radio France Internationale, Agence France-Presse, TV5Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique, Mediapart, France Afrique Média, and LSI Africa. The ONC stated that certain content from these outlets was deemed “liable to gravely jeopardize public order, national unity, and the stability of Niger’s institutions.” In response, Nigerien authorities have extended t...

A technical team from the Sonelgaz group has arrived in N’Djamena to initiate the groundwork for a new 40 MW power generation plant in Tchad. This initiative follows the strategic directives of the Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which prioritize the expansion of African cooperation and the development of robust South-South partnerships. Strengthening energy ties between Algeria and Tchad The project gained momentum after the official visit of the Tchad President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to Algeria in late April. Leading the Algerian delegation is Yazid Djellouli, CEO of Sonelgaz-International. Upon arrival, the group was welcomed by the Director General of Tchadienne de l’électricité (Tchad-Elec), alongside Algeria's ambassador to Tchad and high-ranking officials from the Tch...

Mali u17 team arrives in Rabat for can u17 Morocco 2026 Following a week-long preparatory camp in Casablanca from May 4 to 10, the Mali under-17 national football team has arrived in Rabat to compete in the final phase of the CAN U17 Morocco 2026 tournament. The young Aiglonnets, as they are affectionately known, touched down in Morocco's capital city this past Sunday, ready to showcase their talent on the continental stage. Upon settling into their temporary base at a local hotel in Rabat, the Malian delegation participated in an official welcome meeting organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This session provided crucial insights into the competition's regulations, match schedules, and other key guidelines for all participating nations. The Malian U17 squad is lea...

Taxawu Sénégal, the political party led by Khalifa Sall, held its foundational congress this Sunday at Dakar’s Grand Théâtre, marking its official transition from a political platform to a fully structured party. The event drew an impressive turnout of militants, who arrived in force, waving party flags and chanting slogans in an atmosphere charged with political energy. Unprecedented political backing and new alliances Several high-profile political figures attended the congress, including Bamba Fall, Mayor of Médina, Alioune Ndoye, Mayor of Dakar-Plateau, and Aïssata Tall Sall. Other notable attendees included Oumar Sarr, Coordinator of the Front pour la République (FDR), and Me El Hadji Diouf alongside Zahara Kane Thiame and other prominent political leaders. The organizing committee ...

Mali: Macron slams junta's decision to force out French militaryDuring a visit to Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticised the Malian junta for its controversial decision to terminate the presence of French troops in the country. He described the move as a misguided strategy amid escalating jihadist violence gripping Mali.Speaking from Nairobi, where he was attending regional discussions, Emmanuel Macron underscored the consequences of Bamako’s latest policy shift. According to the French leader, recent developments in Mali clearly demonstrate that the junta’s decision to oust French forces in 2022 has weakened the country’s ability to counter the jihadist insurgency.Unprecedented jihadist offensive threatens Mali’s stabilitySince late April, Mali has been reeling from a ...