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French prosecutors launch investigation after two Congolese Paralympic athletes go missing

French judicial authorities are investigating the disappearance of two Paralympic athletes from Congo

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Pope Francis Draws Massive Crowds In Catholic Countries

Pope Francis' final Mass in East Timor drew 600,000 attendees, a historic event in the country's Catholic tradition.

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Congo Receives 50,000 Doses Of Mpox Vaccine From US

Congo receives 50,000 JYNNEOS vaccine doses from the US and EU to combat monkeypox outbreak. Vaccination campaign to start in high-risk provinces.

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First doses of mpox vaccine from the United States arrive in Congo

Authorities in Congo say 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the United States have arrived in the country

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Belgium accused of colonial-era crimes against humanity in Congo

Five mixed-race women demanding reparations from Belgium after being taken from their mothers in Congo 70 years ago took their fight to a Brussels appeals court Monday. The women accuse the country of crimes against humanity over a colonial-era practice that saw them taken from their families and placed in…

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Vaccinations against mpox in Congo will begin next month, authorities say

Authorities say a vaccination campaign against mpox in Congo will begin Oct. 2, with workers focusing on the three most affected provinces first

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WHO and Africa CDC launch a response plan to the mpox outbreak

The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have launched a continent-wide response plan to the outbreak of mpox

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Congo Receives First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine

First shipment of MVA-BN vaccine arrives in Congo to combat mpox outbreaks; global response underway.

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First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine Arrives In Congo

First batch of mpox vaccine arrives in Congo, aiding the fight against recent outbreaks. WHO declares global emergency.

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First MPOX Vaccine Arrives In Congo After Global Emergency

The arrival of the mpox vaccine in Kinshasa is a significant milestone in the fight against the virus outbreak, showcasing global efforts to combat public ...

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$The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed$

The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed

Authorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congo’s capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency

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DR Congo to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, it to receive its first delivery of vaccines, with 100,000 doses to arrive on Thursday, and a second batch on Friday.

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Congo Prison Tragedy Sparks Outrage Over Inhumane Conditions

Families seek answers and justice after a deadly jailbreak attempt in Congo's overcrowded Makala Central Prison. Calls for investigation into the tragic ev...

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Questions swirl around attempted jailbreak in Congo as families of victims demand accountability

Families of those killed in what officials called an attempted jailbreak in Congo’s biggest prison are demanding answers as activists denounce what they say are inhumane conditions in the nation’s overcrowded penitentiaries

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Congo says at least 129 people died during an attempted jailbreak, most of them in a stampede

Congolese authorities say at least 129 people died during an attempted jailbreak in the country's main prison in the capital early Monday

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129 Inmates Die In Congo Jailbreak Stampede

Tragic jailbreak in Kinshasa, Congo leads to 129 inmate deaths, highlighting prison system challenges and prompting investigation.

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Deadly Stampede In Congo Prison During Jailbreak Attempt

Tragic incident at Makala prison in Congo results in 129 deaths during a jailbreak attempt, highlighting challenges in the Congolese prison system.

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WHO Aims To Stop Mpox Outbreaks In Africa

WHO optimistic about stopping mpox outbreaks in Africa with new strain identified beyond. Global emergency declared, focus on public education and vaccine ...

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Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

The head of the World Health Organization believes the ongoing mpox outbreaks in Africa might be stopped in the next six months

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Death Penalty Sought For 50, Including 3 Americans In Congo Coup

Prosecutors seek death penalty for 50 individuals, including 3 Americans, in Congo coup attempt. Alleged coup leader shot dead during arrest. Families clai...

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Africa Faces Rapid Increase In Mpox Cases

Africa faces a surge in mpox cases, with Congo at the center. Vaccine delays hinder efforts to curb the crisis.

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for 3 Americans implicated in alleged coup attempt in Congo

Prosecutors are calling for for 50 people, including three Americans, to face the death penalty for what the Congolese army says was a coup attempt earlier this year

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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

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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

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WHO Launches Plan To Control Mpox Outbreak In Africa

WHO launches a plan to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa, with Germany donating vaccines to help Congo amid rising cases and deaths.

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