Mpox to add to sub-Saharan Africa’s fiscal pressures, rating agency Fitch warns
A rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the
Africa CDC warns of rising mpox cases, high death rate, limited diagnostics
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of the high burden of mpox cases, limited
African athletes highlight Lausanne Diamond League
Kenyan Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the men’s 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Thursday, finishing with
Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur withdraws from U.S. Open
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur will not play at this year’s U.S. Open due to an injury. Tournament organizers issued
UN says malnutition crisis worsening in Mideast, North Africa
The United Nations warned Monday of a “deepening crisis” of malnutrition in the Middle East and North Africa affecting a
Sudan ceasefire talks start despite army no-show
U.S.-sponsored talks on a ceasefire in the devastating conflict in Sudan kicked off in Switzerland on Wednesday, despite the Sudanese
Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency of continental security
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared mpox a public health emergency of continental security.
Tens of thousands in Sudan at risk of death if world does not step up response, says IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged countries to step up their donations in response to the world’s largest displacement
Kenya leads Africa in Olympic medal standings
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games concluded on Sunday, with the U.S. topping the medal table. According to the medal count,
Morocco’s El Bakkali defends Olympic steeplechase title
Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali defended his men’s Olympic 3000m steeplechase title in 8:06.05 after an impressive final lap at the