In January 2023, an outbreak of mpox, a viral infectious disease, began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spreading to east African countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency of international concern in August 2024 due to the risk of further spread. The most vulnerable countries in east Africa are at risk, highlighting the need for swift and coordinated action to prevent a wider outbreak.
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Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
A rebel militia known as M23, backed by Rwanda, has seized Goma, a key city in the Congo, displacing 500,000 civilians and raising fears of a broader war. M23, founded in 2012, aims to protect Tutsis and Kinyarwanda speakers in eastern Congo and has a history of conflict with the Congolese government. Led by Sultani Makenga, M23 controls significant territory and has caused a humanitarian crisis in Goma, with violence, lack of basic services, and...
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