The African Tribune

Behind the scenes: how Brazzaville's leadership is influencing Congo's political future In the heart of Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces mounting pressures on both political and security fronts. To the east, President Félix Tshisekedi grapples with the persistent challenge of the AFC/M23 rebellion, a conflict interwoven with regional dynamics involving Rwanda. Meanwhile, in Kinshasa, opposition voices and civil society organizations voice concerns over shrinking political freedoms, detentions of critics, and proposed constitutional changes that could reshape the country's governance framework. These intertwined challenges threaten to undermine the government's ability to address the eastern conflict, implement peace agreements, attract investment, and maintain p...

After days of intensive negotiations in Bujumbura, the first joint commission on Burkina Faso-Burundi cooperation concluded with the signing of 14 binding agreements designed to deepen ties between the two African nations. The breakthrough session, chaired by the foreign ministers of both countries, produced a suite of legal instruments spanning critical sectors for national development. These landmark accords were officially endorsed during a high-level closing ceremony. Key sectors covered by the new cooperation framework The freshly inked accords address a wide spectrum of priority areas: Agriculture and livestock development initiatives Enhanced security and civil protection mechanisms Streamlined air services between the two capitals Bilateral health sector collaborations Employ...

Mercatothe world cup final hero’s next move: ferran torres nears Paris switchAugust 13, 2026ShareShareWhatsAppLinkedInMailMessengerAfter days of speculation, Ferran Torres’ move to Paris Saint-Germain is nearly finalized. A preliminary agreement has been reached between the French giants and FC Barcelona, with the Spanish forward—fresh off his World Cup-winning goal in the final—set to arrive in France shortly.The absence of Ferran Torres from Barcelona’s recent training sessions spoke volumes. His decision to skip practice this week signaled that talks with Paris were progressing smoothly. The two clubs have agreed on a €50 million transfer fee, with the 26-year-old inking a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions.Torres’ status at Barcelona had become increasingly uncertain since t...

Public policyDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ebola and conflict: a dual crisis gripping eastern DRC Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo face a relentless cycle of disease and displacement, pushing communities to the brink of survival. In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, communities are trapped in an unrelenting cycle of hardship. The resurgence of Ebola has compounded the devastation wrought by years of armed violence, displacing millions and eroding livelihoods. With markets disrupted and farmlands inaccessible, survival itself has become a daily struggle. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has resumed critical food and seed distributions, reaching over 80,000 people despite daunting logistical challenges. But how ...