Ebola: 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Championship Moved From DR Congo to Tunisia
The 2026 Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship has been relocated from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to Tunis, Tunisia, following health and safety concerns surrounding the tournament.
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) announced the decision on Thursday, August 20, 2026, saying concerns raised by several national federations and their respective authorities prompted a review of the situation in DR Congo.
The championship was initially scheduled to take place in Kinshasa from September 7 to 21, but will now be staged in Tunis from September 13 to 26.
According to CAVB, the decision was taken solely on health and safety grounds and does not affect its relationship with the Congolese Volleyball Federation or the authorities in DR Congo.
The continental governing body expressed regret over the relocation while reaffirming its willingness to support the Congolese Volleyball Federation in hosting a future edition of the African Nations Championship in Kinshasa.
“The volleyball family stands united,” CAVB said, stressing that African volleyball remains united despite the circumstances that led to the change of venue.
The competition will bring together some of Africa’s leading men’s national teams and carries significant international qualification implications.
The 2026 championship will serve as a qualification pathway for the LA 2028 Olympic Games and the FIVB Volleyball World Cup 2027, increasing the importance of the tournament for participating nations.
New Championship Schedule
September 13: Arrival of delegations
September 14: Technical meeting
September 15–25: Competition
September 26: Departure
CAVB has also reminded all qualified national federations to ensure that members of their delegations are properly registered in the FIVB Volleyball Information System (VIS), with each member’s FIVB number included on the relevant O-2 Form.
With the relocation now confirmed, participating nations will shift their preparations towards Tunis as they battle for continental honours and qualification opportunities for two major global competitions.
The move represents another significant development ahead of one of African volleyball’s biggest national-team competitions of 2026.
