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WHO to rename monkeypox virus to avoid discrimination

Urgent move to change name comes after scientists call it ‘inaccurate’ and ‘stigmatising’ as virus spreads

The Guardian - UK

Paris Perspective #31: War, peace and the future of the global economy – Steve Killelea

Paris Perspective looks at the state of peace in the world in 2022 on the occasion of the publication of the 16th Global Peace Index. Steve Killelea is the founder and executive chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, which publishes the Index.

Radio France Internationale

WHO may declare monkeypox an international emergency

The World Health Organisation is meeting to decide if the spread of monkeypox outside of Africa should be declared a global health emergency.

The New Daily

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WHO to Share Vaccines to Sop Monkeypox

The World Health Organization said it’s creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa

The Independent UK

Monkeypox virus to be renamed by the World Health Organization because of fears it's 'discriminatory'

Scientists who argue referring to monkeypox as simply an ‘African’ virus is cause for concern refer to it with the term ‘hMPXV’

Chronicle Live

Exploring the Clotilda, the last known slave ship in the U.S., brings hope

The discovery of the ship on an Alabama river bottom has fostered a renewed hope for descendants of the Clotilda's captives, and the community they founded called Africatown.

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Monkeypox may be renamed amid fears of racism

The disease may be declared a global health emergency next week - the same designation as Covid

Wales Online

Study: Facebook fails to catch East Africa extremist content

A new study has found that Facebook failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts aimed at East Africa as the region remains under threat from violent attacks and Kenya prepares to vote in a closely contested national election

The Independent UK

What is Rwanda’s record on human rights?

Plans to send asylum seekers to the central African nation, which could be about to get underway, have been bitterly attacked as ‘unlawful’ and contested at the High Court

The Independent UK

Corruption blights the developing world but the US and Europe are accomplices

State capture is growing on every continent but only because the west helps to launder and hide money stolen by kleptocrats

The Guardian - UK

Monkeypox virus: what are the symptoms and should Australia be worried?

Infectious disease was first recorded in 1970 but a surge in cases has led to global health emergency

The Guardian - AU

Reports: F1 Closing in on Deal for South African Grand Prix

Formula One has not competed in Africa since 1993.

Sports Illustrated

Monkeypox could be renamed and considered international emergency

Monkeypox could be renamed to prevent discrimination, the World Health Organisation says, as health leaders plan a meeting to discuss upgrading its status.

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The Independent UK

Rwandan government hits back at ‘insulting’ criticism over migrants plan

Yolande Makolo spoke to reporters in Kigali as the first deportation flight prepared to leave Britain

Benzinga

Why Coca-Cola Shares Are Diving Today

Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) shares are trading lower by 4.23% to $58.78. The company announced it is delaying plans to list Coca-Cola Beverages Africa as a publicly-traded company.

The Independent UK

WHO convenes experts to decide if monkeypox is an emergency

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency

The Conversation

Air pollution in fast-growing African cities presents a risk of premature death

Ten more African cities have signed on to the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration to improve air quality. C40 is an international group of mayors collaborating to make cities more environmentally sustainable.

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Evening Standard

The Standard View: The Rwanda asylum plan is flawed and troubling

We don’t yet know whether today’s flight to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, will take off with even one passenger on board. But the policy of sending asylum seekers 4,000 miles away to central Africa raises difficult questions for all of us.

Inverse

200,000 years ago, ancient humans developed language — what did they say?

How did people use language during the Stone Age? Early modern humans probably talked about many of the same things we talk about.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ethiopia Prepares for 3rd GERD Filling, Aboul Gheit Slams UN Security Council

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit criticized the international community as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Aboul Gheit said Sunday the international community, starting with the United Nations Security Council, has “failed” Egypt and Sudan.…

Chronicle Live

Why are some asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda from the UK and how many people might go?

The UK's controversial Rwanda deportation plan was due to start today with the first flight leaving for the east African country with around eight asylum seekers onboard

The Guardian - UK

Africa must forgo gas exploration to avert climate disaster, warn experts

Call comes after former UN climate envoy urged African countries to exploit their natural gas reserves

The News Lens

Insights From Africa As China Stumbles in the Pacific

Investment, infrastructure, and influence building – what worked for China before may not again elsewhere.

Liverpool Echo

Africa Oye 2022 in Liverpool's Sefton Park: line up and stage times

Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's festival

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