African Union’s health agency reports over 1,100 deaths and 42,000 cases of mpox in Africa, with the disease spreading to 18 countries this year. Mpox outbreak is escalating, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting urgent vaccination efforts. Africa CDC calls for international support and funding to combat mpox and prevent further fatalities.
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UPDATE: EMPD officers accused of robbery, extortion out on bail
Six EMPD Drug Unit officers were released on bail after being arrested for allegedly extorting and robbing a Congolese national. They were granted bail in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court with conditions to report weekly and not interfere with the investigation. The officers are scheduled to return to court on March 25 after being arrested by IPID for events that unfolded a year ago. Full Article
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