Africa
UN migration agency appeals for $18.5 mln in assistance for mpox outbreak
IOM appeals for $18.5 million to aid mpox-affected East Africa.
UPDATED: Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed
The Central Bank of Libya suspends operations due to employee abduction.
IFRC says shortage of testing, vaccines hampers mpox response in Africa
Far more diagnostic kits, treatments and vaccines need to be shipped to Africa to respond adequately to the outbreak of a new…
Libya’s Interior Ministry Issues Warning on Importing Predatory Animals
Libyan government warns against importing predatory animals, citing public safety concern.
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa
Africa CDC declared a public health emergency as mpox spreads, causing flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. Vaccine shortage poses challenges.
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
IOM urges increased donations for Sudan's displacement crisis, warning of tens of thousands of lives at risk without action.
UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat
UN chief advocates for Africa's permanent seat at UN Security Council.
India loosens restrictions on nationals wishing to travel to Libya
Indian authorities announced easing travel restrictions to Libya, after a travel ban was imposed on its citizens 8 years ago, explaining its…
Tunisian president sacks prime minister
Tunisian President Saied removes PM Hachani, appoints Maddouri. Discontent over water, electricity crisis as Saied eyes reelection. Opposition criticizes power consolidation.
WHO to convene emergency committee to assess international risk from mpox outbreak
WHO to convene emergency committee to discuss mpox outbreak in Congo & neighboring countries, with potential international implications.
Tunisian court jails four presidential candidates and bars them from elections
Four Tunisian presidential candidates sentenced to prison, banned, in move to exclude competition.
Miss South Africa contestant faces xenophobic scrutiny and abuse over Nigerian father
South African beauty pageant contestant faces xenophobic scrutiny and abuse.