Kenya confirms two more mpox cases, bringing total to 33
Kenya confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing the total to 33 and reporting the outbreak across 12 counties.
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Guinea cocaine bust prompts Sierra Leone to summon ambassador
Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after Guinean authorities impounded a vehicle belonging to the embassy and found seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine.
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Head of Libya’s national oil corporation steps down – report
The head of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has departed from his role, sources revealed. NOC is the backbone of Libya’s oil production, overseeing technical operations and managing smaller subsidiaries in the OPEC nation. Libya, the third-largest oil producer in North Africa, has struggled with disrupted production since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
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US Blinken expresses regret over failure to end Sudan war
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed regret over the failure to end the ongoing war in Sudan.
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Tanzania rejects Marburg virus outbreak reports
The Tanzanian government has stated that no cases of the Marburg virus have been confirmed in the country, despite initial reports of suspected cases in the northwest region.
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Africa CDC commits to eradicating mpox from Africa by 2025
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has vowed to eradicate mpox from Africa by the end of 2025.
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Oil theft drops sharply in Nigeria boosting reserves and production
Nigeria’s oil reserves have increased slightly, and crude oil production has surged by 26% in 2024, driven by a decline in oil theft.
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Chinese citizens fined and jailed for illegal mining in Congo
Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $600,000 for illegal mining, money laundering, and residing illegally in Congo’s South Kivu province.
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Doctors Without Borders staff targeted in South Sudan river attack
MSF suspended operations in two South Sudan counties after armed gunmen attacked their staff, jeopardizing critical healthcare services in the region.
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Ties strain as France considers response to Algeria
France is set to decide how to respond to Algeria’s hostility after tensions over issues such as trade and arrests escalate.
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