The African Tribune

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire (CCI-CI) hosted the official launch of the second edition of the International Suppliers and Investors Fair of Africa (SIFIA 2026) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Plateau district in Abidjan. The event, centered on the theme "Connecting businesses, creating markets, and accelerating growth," kicked off with a Business Networking session bringing together economic operators, investors, and partners. Marc Ekressin, the General Commissioner of SIFIA, framed the fair not just as a professional gathering but as a catalyst for business expansion. "Today, I’m not here to discuss a fair—I’m here to discuss the growth of your companies," he declared, urging participants to leave with new clients, partnerships, contracts, and untapped ma...

The political landscape between Washington and Libreville is evolving. President Donald Trump has officially submitted Keith Heffern’s nomination as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Gabon to the U.S. Senate. This move aligns with a broader initiative to refresh America’s diplomatic presence across Africa. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

OFNAC identifies nine senior officials linked to Sonko and Faye for undeclared assets The latest provisional registry from the National Office for Combating Corruption highlights significant gaps in asset declarations among top state officials. The National Office for Combating Corruption (Ofnac) has released its provisional registry, finalized on July 31, 2026, outlining a detailed assessment of asset declaration violations at the highest levels of government. Nine key positions linked to the Presidency and the National Assembly have been flagged for failing to comply with mandatory disclosure requirements. The majority of these oversights—seven in total—are concentrated within the Executive branch, particularly within the Presidential Palace and its affiliated agencies....

LAUNCH Kinshasa welcomes new eight-lane Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard The capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to gain a major infrastructure boost with the construction of a new eight-lane boulevard named after the late Étienne Tshisekedi. The 2.02-kilometer arterial road, designed to enhance traffic flow in a congested part of Kinshasa, will be built by China Railway 20th Bureau Group over a 12-month period. The project scope includes a 750-meter ramp, drainage systems, bridges, culverts, and modern street lighting. Society Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026 President Félix Tshisekedi officially inaugurated construction on the Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard in Kinshasa, marking the start of a critical infrastructure project aimed at alleviating chronic traffic...