Conflict in the DRC: Luxembourg delays adoption of EU sanctions against Rwanda
Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.
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EU to review raw materials deal with Rwanda over DRC conflict – top diplomat
EU foreign ministers did not agree to immediately impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged role in the escalating conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting
Belgium leads calls for suspension of agreement after Rwanda-backed rebels captured city of GomaThe EU is under mounting pressure to suspend a controversial minerals deal with Rwanda that has been blamed for fuelling the conflict in the east of the Dem…
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocities
Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups sayThe European Union has been urged to clamp down on illegal imports of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC…
WHO to investigate unknown disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Sources have claimed that the disease has killed between 76 and 143 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UK reports first case of new mpox variant
The infection was detected in London; the victim had recently traveled to affected countries in Africa.
Germany reports first case of new mpox variant
It is the second European case of the new mpox strain since Sweden reported one in August.
Mpox is killing again. It didn’t have to be this way.
Missteps by the World Health Organization, a vaccine manufacturer and an African country led to another health emergency, experts say.
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EU-donated mpox vaccines arrive in DRC after WHO declared health emergency
The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated through HERA, the EU’s agency for health emergencies.
Congo turns to Belgian pharma company for mpox rapid antigen tests [Advocacy Lab Content]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered one million rapid antigen tests from the Belgian pharmaceutical company Contipharma. The test gives an initial result within 10 to 15 minutes.
Heightened mpox vigilance urged by EU as deadly virus spreads
The virus is fast-spreading in Africa, where it has claimed more than 500 lives this year.
Key drug doesn’t work against deadly new mpox virus, study finds
The findings are “disappointing,” said Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Bavarian Nordic asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents
A more deadly version of the virus is fast-spreading in Africa and disproportionately affecting children.
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox virus outside Africa
The news comes a day after the World Health Organization declared this mpox outbreak a global emergency.
WHO declare Mpox outbreak as threat of international concern
The emergency committee of World Health Organisation (WHO) convened in Geneva yesterday (15 August) agreed that the latest outbreak of Mpox did constitute a public health emergency of international concern PHEIC).
WHO declares mpox global emergency
A more-deadly version of the virus is spreading fast through Africa.