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WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks
The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming entrenched.
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Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election
Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged.
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Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans
Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs and credible frameworks — not just big announcements.
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United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests
The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the country.
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Opposition leader's call for shutdown already observed in northern city
Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary urged people to observe a three-day nationwide "ghost town" election protest from Monday.
Africa
Mali's fuel shortage sparks urgent advisories from Western countries
The Malian capital is facing a dual crisis of severe fuel shortages and a wave of foreign advisories to leave the country, creating what local journalists describe as a “psychosis” among residents who feel trapped by deteriorating security and economic conditions.
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Amnesty international demands transparency amidst protest violence
Tanzania is facing a severe political crisis as post-election protests have turned deadly, with opposition groups claiming hundreds killed amid an internet blackout and military deployment following Wednesday's contentious vote.
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Cotswold park welcomes Markus, a rare white rhino calf
A rare and celebrated birth has brought joy to the Cotswold Wildlife Park in England, where a new white rhinoceros calf is captivating visitors and keepers alike.
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South Africa: No, South African Retailer Mr Price Not Offering Recruitment or Readiness Programmes Through Dodgy Links Online
[Africa Check] No, South African retailer Mr Price not offering recruitment or readiness programmes through dodgy links online
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Africa: Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank's Fourth President, Pledges Deeper Impact
[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt, 27 Oct. 2025: -African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank's fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. Benedict Oramah as head of the African Multilateral Finance Institution.
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Malawi: Tanzania Unrest Chokes Malawi's Economy As Trucks, Fuel Shipments Stall At Border
[Nyasa Times] Economic ripples from Tanzania's post-election unrest are now being felt deep inside Malawi, with hundreds of transporters--including fuel tankers--trapped at the Kasumulu Border and supply chains grinding to a halt.
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UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan's al-Fashir after mass killings
The Assistant Secretary-General for Africa told the Security Council that the situation has also deteriorated elsewhere across the country.