The African Tribune

Boureima Amadou
Politics
June 1, 2026
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Senegal opposition challenges sonko’s parliament reinstatement

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, members of the opposition in the Senegal National Assembly have filed an urgent legal challenge against the reinstatement of former minister Ousmane Sonko…

Mariama Hamani
Trends
June 1, 2026
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Champions league final draws record ad spend on french tv

The 2026 UEFA Champions League final captivated both football fans and advertisers alike, delivering a record-breaking advertising haul for French broadcaster M6. With a prime-time slot that stretched into dramatic…

Mariama Hamani
News
June 1, 2026
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Sonko clarifies: no Pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government

Sonko clarifies: no Pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has firmly stated that no members of his…

Mariama Hamani
Politics
June 1, 2026
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Sonko rules out pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government

Ousmane Sonko rules out Pastef party ministers in Senegal’s new government Senegal is on tenterhooks as Ousmane Sonko, National Assembly President and Pastef party leader, declared that no party members…

Boureima Amadou
Politics
June 1, 2026
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Senegal’s pastef rules out cabinet roles in new government

Just days after Ousmane Sonko was removed from the Prime Minister’s post and a new government was sworn in, tensions between the leader of Pastef-Les Patriotes and President Bassirou Diomaye…

Mariama Hamani
Politics
June 1, 2026
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Tchad grapples with intercommunal violence amid security reforms

Chad Chad tackles intercommunal conflicts through security reforms Chad’s Public Security Minister urges collective action to curb rising intercommunal violence, emphasizing integrated solutions and broad stakeholder engagement. — 2-minute read…

Boureima Amadou
Tech
June 1, 2026
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Chad’s digital drive: n’djamena forges tech alliances in Washington

Chad is intensifying its engagement with global technology partners, a crucial step in its national digital transformation. A high-level government delegation, led by Haliki Choua Mahamat, the Minister of Telecommunications,…

Mariama Hamani
News
June 1, 2026
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Côte d’Ivoire unveils ambitious high-speed rail project to connect Abidjan and transform national development

Côte d’Ivoire is poised to embark on a monumental journey, significantly upgrading its national infrastructure. Under the comprehensive National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government has announced plans for a…

Mariama Hamani
Culture
June 1, 2026
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Benin’s new president strengthens ties with Nigeria to boost CEDEAO unity

The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a bold diplomatic move shortly after assuming office. Just a week into his presidency on May 24, 2026, he embarked on…

Mariama Hamani
Top Stories
June 1, 2026
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Mali’s economic outlook dims as moody’s flags rising risks

In a move that underscores growing unease among global investors, Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative,’ while retaining its Caa2 rating. The adjustment reflects a…

Mariama Hamani
Culture
June 1, 2026
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Fake degrees corrupt Burkina Faso’s public administration

The scandal of falsified credentials at the heart of Burkina Faso’s governance Three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from the Ministry of Water and Forests, and a third…

Boureima Amadou
Politics
June 1, 2026
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Senegal’s shifting power dynamics and potential FMI alignment

In a political landscape marked by swift transformations, Senegal has witnessed an unprecedented reshuffling of its institutions within a mere four-day span. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made…