The African Tribune

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, touched down in Kinshasa this week to engage with President Félix Tshisekedi amid a rapidly worsening Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ebola resurgence grips the Congo The DRC declared its 17th Ebola epidemic on May 15, though the announcement came weeks after initial cases were identified. Spanning a vast territory of over 100 million people, the outbreak has escalated with alarming speed, prompting urgent calls for enhanced public health interventions. WHO warns of accelerating spread Health authorities have sounded the alarm over the outbreak's exceptionally rapid escalation. The WHO emphasized the need for an immediate and robust response to curb further transmission and mitigate t...

05 August 2026 14:25+02:00 yan diomande transfer fee set to shatter records as real madrid edges closer Bundesligatransfer marketPremier Leagueyan diomandeRB leipzigreal madrid Negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande have reached a critical phase. All signs now point to an imminent deal, with transfer figures escalating sharply. Discussions between the two clubs have entered their decisive stage. Insiders confirm the Merengues are prepared to invest between €130 million and €140 million to secure the Ivorian forward’s services. This would make Diomande the second most expensive Bundesliga transfer in history, trailing only Ousmane Dembélé’s €148 million move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona. Just days ago, the proposed transfer fee stood at €120 million....

Benin’s bold climate strategy targets economic transformation Benin is set to mobilize 14.5 billion USD—equivalent to approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to bolster its economy against climate risks and accelerate its shift toward sustainable development. This landmark commitment, unveiled in the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) for 2026–2035, was officially presented on August 4 in Cotonou during a high-level gathering of government officials, technical and financial partners, United Nations representatives, and advocates for green and inclusive growth. The NDC 3.0 is more than a climate pledge—it’s a strategic framework designed to embed climate resilience into every layer of public policy, investment decisions, and national development priorities. By doing so, Benin...

The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s media regulator has moved decisively to block TikTok accounts spreading propaganda for the rebel group AFC-M23, warning that the platform is enabling threats to national security.Christian Bosembe, Chair of the Superior Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), confirmed talks with TikTok’s management to enforce the shutdown immediately. He condemned the presence of Corneille Nangaa—a figure accused of terrorism—on the platform, arguing that such digital spaces should not serve as forums for those undermining state stability.The regulator’s stance reflects growing frustration over foreign-owned platforms hosting content that fuels conflict. Bosembe questioned why extremist groups like Al-Qaeda or Hezbollah are restricted elsewhere but ...

In a bold move to address the escalating threat of armed groups in West Africa, Bénin and Nigeria have intensified their collaborative defense efforts. On a pivotal Tuesday in August 2026, a high-ranking Nigerian military delegation, led by Defense Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa, met with Bénin’s Defense Minister, Gildas Agonkan, in Cotonou. This strategic gathering marks a decisive step toward a stronger, results-driven sub-regional alliance. Strategic Solidarity in the Face of Unprecedented Threats The visit of Nigeria’s top security official to Bénin’s economic capital was not merely a diplomatic formality—it underscored the shared urgency to confront the spreading chaos. Before formal discussions at the Ministry of Defense, General Musa visited Togbin Military Barracks, wher...