The African Tribune

Boureima Amadou
News
August 5, 2026
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Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo draws who chief visit

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has landed in Kinshasa to engage with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its seventeenth Ebola outbreak. The…

Mariama Hamani
Politics
August 5, 2026
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Benin and canada establish permanent political dialogue framework

Benin and Canada formalise enduring diplomatic partnership Benin and Canada have inaugurated a permanent political and diplomatic consultation framework to institutionalise regular exchanges and systematically monitor mutual commitments. The announcement…

Mariama Hamani
News
August 5, 2026
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Cameroun: Biya shuffles military leadership amid prolonged absence

The Camerounese president, Paul Biya, has reshuffled the army’s high command as public unease grows over his extended stay abroad. At 93, the world’s oldest sitting leader has appointed new…

Mariama Hamani
News
August 5, 2026
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Yan diomande transfer fee set to soar past 130 million euros as real madrid closes in

Negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over the future of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande have reached a critical stage, with both clubs inching closer to finalizing a deal that…

Boureima Amadou
Politics
August 5, 2026
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Cameroun: major military reshuffle amid president Biya’s prolonged absence

Cameroon’s defence landscape has undergone significant reshuffling as President Paul Biya remains overseas for an extended period, fuelling speculation about the country’s governance stability. A presidential decree signed on August…

Boureima Amadou
Top Stories
August 5, 2026
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Bénin unveils $14.5 billion climate resilience plan for sustainable growth

The government of Bénin has announced plans to mobilize $14.5 billion—approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to bolster the nation’s economic resilience against climate risks while accelerating its transition toward sustainable development. This…

Cameroon president paul biya issues decrees amid prolonged absence

As the African nation of Cameroon grapples with the prolonged absence of its 93-year-old president, Paul Biya has intensified his use of presidential decrees to demonstrate ongoing governance and maintain…

Mariama Hamani
News
August 5, 2026
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Democratic Republic of Congo moves to block TikTok over rebel propaganda

The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s media regulatory body has vowed to shut down TikTok accounts spreading propaganda for the M23 rebel group, calling their presence a direct…

Mariama Hamani
News
August 5, 2026
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Congo drc genocide recognition campaign to launch in french parliament next session

Congo drc genocide recognition campaign to launch in french parliament next session A new diplomatic push is set to unfold in France as the Collectif des élus français originaires du…

Mariama Hamani
Top Stories
August 5, 2026
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Senegal and gambia settle border dispute with historic agreement

Senegal and Gambia have reached a landmark agreement to permanently resolve their long-standing border dispute, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations. The announcement, confirmed by the Permanent Senegalese-Gambian…

Mariama Hamani
Politics
August 5, 2026
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Cameroon military reshuffle: President Paul Biya’s strategic moves amid absence

Major military reshuffle in Cameroon as President Biya acts from abroad Cameroon has witnessed a sweeping overhaul of its military leadership, with President Paul Biya approving multiple decrees from abroad…

Boureima Amadou
News
August 5, 2026
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Bénin and Nigeria unite to strengthen west african security against terror threat

Joint military talks in Cotonou signal new era in counter-terrorism cooperation The rapid escalation of armed extremist groups across West Africa has pushed Bénin and Nigeria to deepen their military…