The African Tribune

Gabon’s media crisis: why democracy hinges on strong press freedom

As Gabon moves toward building a modern Fifth Republic, its media landscape faces a crisis of historic proportions. Print publications are dwindling, digital outlets struggle to stay afloat, advertising revenue…

Cameroon’s two hidden ethnic classes: privilege vs struggle

Politics Jean Claude Mbede: «in Cameroon, there are really only two ethnic groups» The Cameroonian journalist exiled in Italy lifts the veil on the country’s deep social divide, far removed…

Cameroon: Modeste Mopa Fatoing’s stand for fiscal integrity

In a significant development for African governance, Modeste Mopa Fatoing, a distinguished senior official in Cameroon, has garnered attention for his courageous efforts to challenge what has been widely identified…

Cameroon’s bitter succession battle: Franck Biya vs Chantal Biya

Chantal BiyaFranck BiyaPaul Biya By Mariama Hamani — Analyst

Mali: al-qaeda affiliate jnim reveals strategic evolution in propaganda footage

Mali A recent propaganda video from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group JNIM has provided a detailed look at their April 25 assault on the military camp and airport in Sévaré, a…

Mali junta sentences french intelligence operative to two decades in prison

The intensifying dispute between Paris and Bamako has reached a new level following the severe conviction of Yann V., a declared operative of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). This…

Mali’s political detentions spark outrage as former justice minister challenges military rule

In Mali, a month has passed since Mountaga Tall, a prominent lawyer, former minister, and staunch advocate for democracy, was abducted by State Security and held incommunicado, entirely outside legal…

Mali: activist’s extended detention highlights growing crackdown on dissent

In Mali, the case of Ibrahima Tamega underscores the transitional authorities’ escalating sensitivity towards any challenge to Russia’s presence in the nation. This political figure, a prominent voice within the…

Russian mercenaries shift tactics, targeting agricultural granaries in zémio, haut-mbomou

scorched earth tactics escalate in zémio In a concerning escalation of hostilities, Russian mercenaries operating in the Central African Republic have reportedly adopted a devastating “scorched earth” strategy, now explicitly…

Mali’s goïta expands terrorism definition to encompass media and international influence

General Assimi Goïta, the transitional president of Mali, delivered a pivotal political address on May 27, 2026, in Koulouba. Following the Eid al-Kebir prayer held at the presidential palace in…

Mali’s eid al-adha celebration overshadowed by security threats

Malians recently observed Eid al-Adha (locally known as Tabaski) under exceptional circumstances. This year’s festivities followed a sophisticated assault on April 25th, an incident that significantly destabilized the military regime…

Benin’s exemplary democratic succession unfolds

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Benin presented Africa with one of its most powerful political images of the year. In a display of republican solemnity rarely witnessed across the continent,…