The African Tribune

In a move that has sparked intense debate, Abdou Lô, identified as the younger brother of Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, recently obtained his membership card in the PASTEF – Les Patriotes party. The announcement, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, has intensified discussions in political circles about loyalty and shifting alliances in Sénégal’s current climate. Symbolic move in a politically charged environment Abdou Lô’s decision to join PASTEF comes at a critical juncture for Sénégal’s political landscape. His brother, Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, was appointed Prime Minister in May 2026, following the removal of Ousmane Sonko from the position. The new government, however, was formed without any representation from PASTEF, despite the party holding a parli...

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing down. This grim assessment was confirmed on August 5th by the Deputy Medical Director of Médecins Sans Frontières during an official visit by the World Health Organization’s Director-General to the eastern part of the country. More than two and a half months after the outbreak was declared on May 15th, this epidemic has become the second-largest ever recorded, with a spread rate unlike anything previously observed. According to the latest figures from the Congolese government and the World Health Organization, the death toll has now reached 1,850 out of approximately 4,000 confirmed cases, with a fatality rate exceeding 40%. The Bundibugyo strain responsible for this outbreak has already claimed more li...

In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the province of Ituri has once again fallen victim to a brutal assault carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Ugandan-origin armed group now aligned with the Islamic State. Overnight, at least thirteen civilians were slain, and an entire village was reduced to ashes by the attackers, local authorities confirmed. This latest tragedy adds to the long list of atrocities committed by this militia against rural communities in the region, where armed violence remains a persistent scourge despite the presence of regular military forces. Another tragic chapter for a long-suffering region The assailants struck under the cover of darkness, deliberately targeting unarmed residents before torching their homes. Nearly...

Senegal news highlights for sunday, august 9, 2026 Thousands gathered in Linguère as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp critique of the current administration's policies. Meanwhile, heavy rains forecasted for the southern and eastern regions tonight could bring precipitation levels between 70% and 90%. Additionally, Finance Minister Aminata Touré revealed a landmark $613 million World Bank agreement aimed at boosting agricultural and infrastructure development. Ousmane Sonko delivers fiery speech in Linguère, challenges government policies Ousmane Sonko addressed a massive crowd at Linguère, where he condemned the sitting government's handling of economic and social challenges. His speech highlighted a growing disconnect between public expectation...