Africa

African health body declares end to mpox as continental health emergency

African health body declares end to mpox as continental health emergency

Lifting of emergency status does not mark end of mpox in Africa, says Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya

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Israeli president meets Somaliland leader in Davos amid recognition controversy
22.01.2026

Israeli president meets Somaliland leader in Davos amid recognition controversy

Isaac Herzog voices support for diplomatic ties with breakaway region as Israel’s recognition draws criticism

Mauritania loses contact with military boat carrying 7 soldiers off Nouakchott
22.01.2026

Mauritania loses contact with military boat carrying 7 soldiers off Nouakchott

Army says vessel went missing during rescue mission for disabled boat near capital, as air and naval forces launch search operations

Guinea-Bissau sets presidential, legislative elections for Dec. 6
22.01.2026

Guinea-Bissau sets presidential, legislative elections for Dec. 6

Decision by transitional authorities comes amid sustained pressure from ECOWAS for swift return to constitutional order

5 killed, schools closed as severe weather batters Tunisia
21.01.2026

5 killed, schools closed as severe weather batters Tunisia

Authorities suspend classes in 15 governorates as floods disrupt transport

South Africa raised concerns with China over Iran’s participation in naval drills: President Ramaphosa
21.01.2026

South Africa raised concerns with China over Iran’s participation in naval drills: President Ramaphosa

‘Naval exercises were led by China, and we were just host waters,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa