cover of episode Africa News Tonight: Mpox in focus at WHO Africa meeting, China seeks new markets on the continent, Sudan army leader vows to continue fight - August 28, 2024

Africa News Tonight: Mpox in focus at WHO Africa meeting, China seeks new markets on the continent, Sudan army leader vows to continue fight - August 28, 2024

2024/8/28
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The World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa has opened its 74th session in Brazzaville, and mpox is high on the agenda. As the West clamps down on imports of green technology products from China, the world’s biggest manufacturer, is looking for new markets. Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who boycotted recent cease-fire negotiations, has vowed to continue fighting the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.