Sweden has confirmed Europe’s first case of the more virulent mpox strain known as Clade I, marking a significant development in the ongoing global health crisis. This case, identified on August 15, follows the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent declaration that mpox is once again a global public health emergency. WHO Declares Mpox a Global […]
Africa is facing a significant health crisis as the mpox outbreak has surged, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an urgent meeting to determine if it constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak, which has now reached 15 countries on the continent, includes four nations—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that were […]
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has secured a sweeping victory for a second term with more than 73% of votes in the December 20 poll, as declared by the country’s election commission CENI. The announcement, which came amidst days of opposition complaints, has sparked a political whirlwind in the nation. Election Details and […]
Kamoa Copper S.A., a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is pioneering a new trade route for African copper, connecting the heart of the continent to global shores. A freshly inked memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Lobito Atlantic International SARL Consortium, a heavyweight trio including commodities magnate Trafigura Pte Ltd, infrastructure giant Mota-Engil, and rail titan […]