The African Tribune

Five weeks after its declaration, the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains unchecked. While response efforts have intensified significantly, the virus continues to outpace containment measures, crossing borders and claiming lives. Escalating efforts face mounting challenges Response teams have dramatically expanded capacity: treatment beds multiplied from fewer than 10 to over 500 across 19 health centers in affected zones. Daily testing capacity surged from 30 to over 2,000 tests conducted in nine laboratories spanning three provinces. More than 100 recoveries have been recorded, demonstrating that early intervention can save lives. Yet the overall toll remains grim: 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths to date. According to the World Health O...

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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso : quatre ans après avoir chassé Paris, quel bilan ? Présentée comme la condition du redressement du Mali, du Niger ou du Burkina Faso, l’éviction de la France devait ouvrir une nouvelle ère de souveraineté et de stabilité. Quatre ans plus tard, le constat dressé par le général Gomart est sévère : le terrorisme progresse, les libertés reculent et l’Afrique de l’Ouest demeure plus fragile que jamais. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Benin bolsters counter-IED efforts with French military equipment France enhances Benin's counter-improvised explosive device (IED) capabilities through a strategic donation of advanced military equipment, boosting both security forces and civilian protection. Strategic partnership delivers cutting-edge detection and neutralization tools Benin's military cooperation with France reached a significant milestone as the 1st Engineering Battalion and the Center for Post-Conflict Demining and Clearance Training (CPADD) received a substantial shipment of counter-improvised explosive device (IED) equipment on June 23, 2026. The handover ceremony took place at CPADD under the leadership of Colonel Jean Kouagou N’pina, with Major General Gilbert Lossitode repre...

Niger, a member of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing The Hague-based tribunal of enforcing selective justice. The West African nation submitted a letter to the United Nations on Monday, initiating the process to exit the Rome Statute, the ICC's founding treaty. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

Manchester City are planning a major signing to welcome new manager Enzo Maresca, with France international Malo Gusto emerging as a top target. The Citizens are keen to strengthen their squad after Pep Guardiola's departure, and Gusto's previous link with Maresca at Chelsea could facilitate the move. Meanwhile, Chelsea are already scouting a replacement right-back.Despite a contract that ran until June 30, 2027, Pep Guardiola bid farewell to Manchester City. After a decade at the helm of the Citizens, the Spanish tactician has stepped down. "I am so nervous. Why do you love me so much? Why are you doing this to me? I could never have imagined such an amount of love. It has been a huge honour to coach such a club. The players know I will continue to watch them! They know they have the grea...