Mpox outbreak hits Burundi’s children hard
UNICEF warns of a severe mpox outbreak affecting children in Burundi, with alarming infection rates and severe health impacts.
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Africa
Mpox vaccine rollout begins in Africa’s Rwanda
The African Union’s disease control center has announced the first administration of mpox vaccines in Africa.
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Nine killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict
Violence has erupted in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, with clashes between the government forces and rebels leaving nine people dead.
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Nigeria issues flood warning as Cameroon opens dam gates
Cameroon’s dam release has sparked fears of flooding in Nigeria, which is already grappling with severe floods in other parts of the country.
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US troops leave Niger after coup, military deal scrapped
The US military has announced the completion of its withdrawal from Niger, following a coup that led to the termination of a military cooperation agreement.
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US backs UNSC reform for two African permanent seats
US has called for major reform of the UN Security Council, proposing two permanent seats for African nations and a new rotating seat for small developing island states, without expanding veto power.
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Mpox crisis: Africa CDC secures $600 million for response
The funding will support efforts to contain the spread of the virus and provide necessary medical care to affected individuals.
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US, EU donate vaccines to help DRC combat mpox
The United States and European Union have donated vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help the country fight the mpox outbreak.
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Hungary sends troops to Chad, bucking Western trend
Orban’s Africa ambitions take center stage as Hungary plans to send troops to Chad, a country grappling with terrorism and migration.
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China pledges billions to Africa, skips debt relief
Although China’s latest financial pledge surpasses its 2021 commitment, it falls short of the $60 billion promised in 2015 and 2018
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