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Kenya says the Republic of Congo's military has released two Kenya Airways staffers who were detained for two weeks in a cargo dispute

United Nations officials say there were dead bodies on the streets of eastern Congo’s largest city where hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands are fleeing gunfire and shelling

mpox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting more than 21,000 confirmed and suspected cases this year, out of a total of 25,093 across Africa. The outbreak escalated last month when the WHO declared it a global health emergency. A newly identified strain of mpox, which may spread more easily, has been detected in the eastern province of South Kivu, exacerbating challenges in a region already dealing with multiple crises. Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has been endemic in Congo for decades. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can spread from infected animals to humans. While it typically causes milder symptoms like fever, those with severe cases can develop significant skin lesions. In the latest outbreaks, over 720 people have died across Africa, predominantly in Congo. In September 2023, mpox spread to South Kivu, previously unaffected by the disease, leading to the identification of a new strain that may be more infectious. The WHO indicated that the virus then spread from South Kivu to the neighboring province of North Kivu. These provinces, located approximately 2,000 kilometers from Kinshasa, are grappling with increasing violence, a humanitarian crisis, and various health service challenges.

Aljazeera, DR Congo Army spokesman Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge said they have thwarted an attempted coup and have arrested many people, including foreigners. 1) On Saturday, armed men attacked the Kinshasa residence of federal legislator and a candidate for speaker of the National Assembly of DR Congo – Vital Kamerhe. They were stopped by his guards, said his spokesman Michel Moto Muhima on X.

By Ange Kasongo

By Ange Kasongo

New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen direct connectivity between India and Uganda, the state carrier Uganda Airlines plans to offer direct flights to Delhi and Chennai. The move aims at tapping the demand potential across the Indian community with trade links in Uganda along with leisure traffic, a senior executive at the airline told Mint in an interaction. The airline will launch its first direct flight with the Indian market on 7 Oct with a direct flight between Mumbai and Entebbe.