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No, the Mpox virus has no link to the Covid-19 vaccine or gay sex

Following the recent Mpox outbreak in Africa – particularly in DR Congo and amongst its neighbours – the WHO raised its highest alarm. But it’s not just the virus that's spreading. So is fake news and misinformation, namely false claims that the Mpox virus is only transmissible via gay sex…

France 24

Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues

Africa's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week

The Independent UK

Africa Faces Mpox Crisis Due To Neglect And Vulnerability

Learn about the recent surge in mpox outbreaks in Africa, the global emergency declared by WHO, and the urgent need for funding to combat the disease.

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Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people

The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South…

The Conversation

Mpox outbreaks in Africa result from neglect and global community's inability to stop epidemics

A leading African scientist says the rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease

The Independent UK

West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?

At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.

Al Jazeera

Denmark's new Africa strategy sees closure of embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso

Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the Sahel region". However, the Scandinavian country said it would open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda.

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Pilloried South African Beauty Queen Gets Second Chance In Nigeria

She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse.

International Business Times

Africa to finally receive first batch of vaccines for deadly mpox virus

The continent will belatedly get 10,000 shots amid criticism of delays to the process caused by WHO red tape

The Guardian - UK

Baobabs: Africa’s unique trees defy climate challenges, continue to flourish

Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate conditions.

The Conversation

Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why

For more than a year maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been much higher compared with other countries in the east and southern Africa (ESA) region.

The Conversation

Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park‌ ‌

Royal pythons are primarily found in central and western Africa and can grow up to 6 feet long. ‌

Zenger

Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before – here’s what it takes

Barely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes of transmission and new populations infected.

The Conversation

Kenya to build first nuclear power plant by 2034 amid local opposition

Kenya’s first nuclear power plant is set to open in 2034 on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the government announced as it prepares to host a US-Africa summit on nuclear energy next week. The announcement has already raised objections from activists and local residents over safety and environmental concerns.

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The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis banned lessons on racism in Florida public schools. ‘Freedom schools’ fill the gaps

Extracurricular classes teach ‘the majesty and value of Black history’ from the origins of Africa to Jim Crow policies

Radio France Internationale

Mpox outbreak widens as different strains reach Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand

Côte d'Ivoire has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022, while Thailand has confirmed Asia’s first known case of a new, deadlier strain of mpox in a patient who had travelled to the country from Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Decolonising Beauty campaign honours Africa’s diverse aesthetics

Decolonising Beauty is a campaign designed by the production company Zikora Media to educate the public and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous and local beauty customs across Africa. This week we speak with its founder, Chika Oduah.

The Conversation

Mpox cases in Australia are less severe than in Africa. Here’s what to know about the strain spreading here

Western Australia and Victoria both issued health alerts this week over cases of mpox. WA has seen two cases, while Victoria has recorded 125 cases so far this year. New South Wales, which has had 135 cases, also published a public health notice on mpox this month.

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Salon

Deadly mpox strain detected in Thailand

As African health authorities plead for vaccines, more cases outside the continent are being reported

Fortune

I lead a major bank in Kenya. Here’s why we invest in Africa’s women entrepreneurs

Women are more likely than men to reinvest earnings into their families, building pathways for improved education and health care.

The Conversation

Africa’s ageing leaders: succession race in Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea could destabilise the region

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea is 82 and has been in power for 45 years. Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo, 79, has held on to power for 40 years. Cameroon’s Paul Biya is 91 and has been president for 42 years.

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Bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate in Kenya – new study

Sub-Saharan Africa has a vast amount of uncultivated, arable land – about 2 million km², accounting for about 50% of the global total. This land is a critical habitat for many animal species, including birds.

Motorsport

Hamilton says 'no excuse' for no F1 race in Africa amid Rwanda talks

Lewis Hamilton insists Formula 1 cannot “continue to ignore” Africa as he reveals he has spoken to those hoping to stage a grand prix in Rwanda.

The Guardian - UK

‘Really heavy to see’: Lewis Hamilton speaks up on plight of refugees in Africa

Lewis Hamilton has reiterated that F1 must stage a race in Africa, while Verstappen is unsure on his future when his current deal expires in 2028

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton reveals work with two African countries to bring F1 back to the continent

F1 has not raced in Africa for over three decades

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