In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 3.4% of the 16,700 recorded mpox cases have died. The government has announced a response and hopes to receive the first vaccine doses this week. But in the meantime, medical teams are tending to more and more infected people, particularly in the east of the country, the epicentre of the outbreak. Our correspondents report.
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Plan a visit to The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha to show your support for a small, local family business. The Big Rocking Horse in the Adelaide Hills is home to the biggest rocking horse in the world! It is also a 7-acre animal park with a mini golf course, wooden toy factory, picnic areas, gift shop and onsite cafe (currently closed). A storm in early September caused a power surge and power outage at The Big Rocking Horse, resulting in over $8000 in damages and stock loss. The owners, who only took over in July 2023, have published a…
Following the recent Mpox outbreak in Africa – particularly in DR Congo and amongst its neighbours – the WHO raised its highest alarm. But it’s not just the virus that’s spreading. So is fake news and misinformation, namely false claims that the Mpox virus is only transmissible via gay sex and has the same symptoms as shingles, a side effect from the Covid-19 vaccine. Vedika Bahl untangles the truth in this episode of Truth or Fake.
Italy: this is how the oldest Jewish community in Western Europe livedVeniceFounded in 1516, the Jewish quarter of Venice is one of the oldest Jewish ghettos in the world. Located in Cannaregio, it is made up of three islands connected by bridges. In terms of urban planning, it stands out for its tall, colorful buildings.Since its founding until today, the Jewish quarter has been one of the most vibrant corners of the city. This lively atmosphere is due to its numerous kosher restaurants and artisan shops.This Jewish quarter could not be more unique. It is difficult to notice the existence…
Prosecutors seek the death penalty for 50 of the 51 men on trial over May’s coup attempt in DR Congo. About half a dozen of the defendants are foreign nationals, including three Americans.
Africa’s Paralympic journey is taken up a notch here in Paris as the Games kick off in style. With every cycle, the continent’s athletes rise to greater heights and prominence in adaptive sports. We take a closer look.
Book Review of Dear Duck, Please Come!Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, problem-solving, empathy, and communication. Dear Duck, Please Come! is a gentle, delightful story about care and communication. When Duck receives an urgent request from Rabbit (“Please come. I lost my tooth!”), he knows just what a good friend should do. Duck starts searching high and low for Rabbit’s missing tooth. However, even with help from Badger, Turtle, and Squirrel, Duck cannot find Rabbit’s missing tooth anywhere. Then, Mouse makes a suggestion – Rabbit’s note asks Duck to come and see…
Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE 24 speaks with Tunisian essayist Hatem Nafti.
In DR Congo, it’s been one year since soldiers cracked down on a religious sect that had been planning an anti-UN protest, shooting 56 people dead. But survivors say justice has not been done. Our correspondent reports.
Dotting East Africa’s Swahili coast, Zanzibar, Lamu and Mombasa are synonymous with pristine waters and white sandy beaches. But many tourists are unaware that these UNESCO World Heritage Sites were the scene of a gruesome chapter in history. For centuries, the Swahili coast was central to the slave trade.