The African Tribune

On Saturday, the movement against the high cost of living in Senegal took a decisive step forward as dozens of demonstrators gathered in Dakar for the 'March of Empty Baskets,' part of the broader '30 Days for a Fair Price' campaign. Starting from the Castors neighborhood, the procession wound its way to the Jet-d'Eau roundabout, where participants voiced their frustration over soaring prices for food, housing, and electricity. The protesters cleverly used empty baskets, bowls, and kitchen utensils as symbols of the struggles many households face in covering daily expenses. Their signs and chants highlighted key grievances: the escalating cost of staple foods, the burden of rent, and the rising electricity bills, particularly under the prepaid Woyofal system. Online campaign spills onto th...

Over the past week, Niger's military junta has confronted a rapidly deteriorating security situation, marked by internal clashes within the capital and a terrorist advance to within ten kilometers of Niamey. The events between August 28 and September 3 reveal deep fractures within the armed forces and a heavy human toll among both soldiers and civilians.Deadly clash shakes key air baseLate August witnessed an unprecedented outbreak of violence inside Niger's defense and security forces. On the night of August 28-29, tensions escalated sharply at Air Base 101 in Niamey, a strategic installation housing military aircraft and elements of the security and intelligence battalion.According to consistent security assessments, the clashes pitted elite special forces units—exhausted by repeated dep...

Le groupe gabonais Samb'a Finances Holding a officiellement déposé, le 4 septembre 2026, une demande d'agrément auprès de la direction des assurances du ministère camerounais des Finances. L'objectif est de lancer les activités de sa filiale Samb'a Assurances Cameroun S.A., spécialisée dans la micro-assurance.Constituée le 21 mai 2026 à Douala, cette filiale affiche un capital social de 615 millions de FCFA, réparti entre 59 actionnaires. Andrew Gwodog, fondateur du groupe, en assure la présidence, tandis que Barthélemy Zoua occupe le poste d'administrateur directeur général et Abel Blaise Ezo'o Engolo celui d'administrateur indépendant.Samb'a Assurances Cameroun se positionne comme la première compagnie du pays exclusivement dédiée à la micro-assurance, un créneau de l'assurance non-vie q...

Ces dernières semaines, des déclarations chocs ont ébranlé la scène politique camerounaise. Deux anciens hauts responsables des services de renseignement ont fait des révélations sur des sujets sensibles, notamment une prétendue tentative de coup d'État en 2023 contre le président Paul Biya.Des accusations graves au cœur du procès Martinez ZogoMaxime Eko Eko, ancien directeur général de la Direction générale des recherches extérieures (DGRE), a déclaré lors d'une audience au tribunal, dans le cadre du procès de Martinez Zogo, avoir été arrêté après avoir remis au président un rapport concernant cette tentative de déstabilisation. Trois ans après les faits, ces informations sont enfin rendues publiques.Le capitaine Effoudou, ancien chef du service de renseignements à l'état-major particulie...

The third round of Premier League fixtures concludes with a compelling London derby as Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday, September 6. Both teams enter the match unbeaten, but neither has yet hit top gear. Here is everything you need to know about the game, including kickoff time and broadcast details.Match preview: Arsenal and Chelsea seek early supremacyArsenal and Chelsea share the top of the table heading into this early-season showdown, making it the first major test for both sides. While they remain undefeated, there are signs of vulnerability. The Gunners have looked less dominant than in their previous campaign, while Chelsea have shown defensive frailties, conceding five goals in their opening two matches.Kickoff time and venueThe derby is set to kick off at 17:30 local time at the E...

Steering an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular, and accessible data is akin to making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialized administrations does allow for tracking certain sectoral trends, but it often falls short of meeting the analytical needs of businesses, investors, researchers, and citizens. Between occasionally under-documented short-term information, a lack of forward-looking depth, and difficulties in regularly accessing budget execution data, the issue now goes beyond mere statistics: it directly impacts the quality of public decision-making and financial transparency.Indicators must better explain the economyThe sectoral economic note for the fourth quarter of 2025, released in March 2026 by the Directorate...

Match details: Juventus vs AC MilanJuventus and AC Milan are set to face off on 6 September 2026 at 20:45 local time (18:45 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This Serie A clash is the highlight of the third matchday of the 2026/27 season.Italian giants collide in TurinJuventus return to their home ground with confidence, having secured two consecutive victories and kept two clean sheets ahead of this weekend's fixture. The Bianconeri aim to extend their perfect start to the season and maintain their position at the top of the table. For AC Milan, this trip to Turin represents a major early test of their title credentials, as they too have won their opening two league matches.Juventus overcome Parma after the breakJuventus approach Sunday's match after a controlled 2-0 home win against ...