The African Tribune

Boureima Amadou
Politics
August 15, 2026
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Gabon’s path to renewal: progress and future prospects in 2026

Beneath Gabon’s skies, a future untethered from past struggles is taking shape. The evidence lies in tangible actions, emerging achievements, and a political resolve that mirrors the aspirations of a…

Mariama Hamani
Top Stories
August 15, 2026
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Newcastle racing to seal Amar Dedic deal before Premier League opener

Newcastle United is pulling out all the stops to wrap up the £30 million transfer of Bosnian defender Amar Dedic from Benfica, aiming to have the 23-year-old ready in time…

Boureima Amadou
Politics
August 15, 2026
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How ransom payments fuel terrorist groups in the Sahel

Politics Ransom payments to Al-Qaïda in the Sahel: the 50 million dollar shift in power A 50 million dollar ransom paid in late 2025 for a hostage in Mali reportedly…

Mariama Hamani
Top Stories
August 15, 2026
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Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with Jet A1 deliveries

Algeria and Niger have taken a significant step forward in regional energy integration. Through a strengthened partnership between Algeria’s leading hydrocarbons company Sonatrach and Niger’s state-owned Sonidep, both nations are…

Mariama Hamani
Politics
August 15, 2026
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Political fallout between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko must not overshadow governance failures

The collaboration between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko was built on shared promises—yet many remained unfulfilled. One such pledge was the reform of the Supreme Council of Magistrates, a…

Boureima Amadou
Top Stories
August 15, 2026
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Algeria’s diplomatic push in Sahel counters Morocco’s growing influence

After fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algiers has restored full diplomatic ties with Mali and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niamey, the rapprochement has deepened further,…

Boureima Amadou
Politics
August 15, 2026
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Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: civil society and opposition forge consensus

Senegal’s much-anticipated constitutional reform, announced by the nation’s leadership, is now entering a critical phase of extensive consultations. A key meeting recently took place between a delegation from the Civil…

Boureima Amadou
News
August 15, 2026
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Senegal implements fuel price hikes for super and diesel

A significant adjustment to fuel prices in Sénégal became effective on August 15, 2026, following a government decision. This increase impacts both super petrol and diesel, two essential commodities whose…

Boureima Amadou
Top Stories
August 15, 2026
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Maroc pivotal in securing french spy’s release from Mali

Morocco’s discreet yet decisive role in Mali’s release of a French spy In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Morocco has emerged as the linchpin in securing the release of Yann Vézilier,…

Boureima Amadou
Trends
August 15, 2026
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Crystal Palace secures Israeli winger from Union Saint-Gilloise in £24.5m deal

The Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise has finalized a groundbreaking transfer deal as their star Israeli winger, Anan Khalaili, joins Crystal Palace in a five-year contract. The Premier League side has…

Chad’s political landscape: expert weighs in on pardons and the path to reconciliation

In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby recently issued a decree granting a full pardon to political opposition figure and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra. Masra had been serving a 20-year…

Mariama Hamani
Top Stories
August 15, 2026
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Côte d’Ivoire targets investment to strengthen local animal and fisheries output

Côte d’Ivoire is committed to significantly increasing its domestic animal and fisheries output, a strategic move designed to lessen its reliance on imports. This initiative comes as the nation faces…