The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering declaring the Mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency due to its rapid spread across 15 countries, with over 2,000 confirmed cases and 13 deaths in 2024. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus plans to convene an emergency committee to assess the situation. The Africa CDC is actively coordinating with African leaders, including Union Africaine President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, to combat the outbreak. Countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi are implementing national response plans, focusing on surveillance, treatment, and public awareness. The new Clade I variant of the virus is noted for its increased transmissibility and potential higher mortality rate. Efforts are underway to educate the public and control the spread, with a focus on integrated approaches involving various sectors.

The traditional practice of fish smoking using basin wood in the Republic of Congo is contributing to deforestation in the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest rainforest. Researchers are exploring methods to mitigate these environmental impacts.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Uganda to strengthen ties and seek support against Western pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Lavrov met with Ugandan officials and is scheduled to talk with President Museveni. His African tour includes Egypt, the Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia, aiming to find allies as Russia faces Western sanctions. Lavrov criticized Western influence and promoted the second Russia-Africa summit. Western nations attribute global food price increases to Russia's war, while Russia blames Western sanctions. Uganda has remained neutral in the conflict.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Uganda as part of an African tour to strengthen ties and seek support against Western pressure over the Ukraine invasion. Lavrov's visit includes meetings with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and other African leaders. The tour aims to garner allies amid Western sanctions and promote the upcoming Russia-Africa summit. The article highlights the impact of the Ukraine war on food shortages in East Africa and the differing narratives between Russia and Western nations regarding the food crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to 2021, marking the first time the Games have been rescheduled to an odd year. The decision follows similar postponements in other major sports events, such as the European Men's Championship. The article highlights the challenges of rescheduling the Olympics, considering the calendars of other sports. It also reports on various athletes testing positive for COVID-19, including King Udoh, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Cameron van der Burgh. Notable figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have made significant donations to support hospitals during the crisis.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt sports calendars worldwide, particularly in Africa. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) initially maintained its competition schedule despite the threat but was forced to postpone the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the CHAN 2020 event due to travel restrictions and the unpredictable epidemiological situation. National competitions, such as Congo's FECOFOOT championships, are also suspended. Footballers like Sadio Mané, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Paul Pogba are contributing to the fight against COVID-19 through donations and raising awareness. The pandemic's impact is global, with professional players in Europe also affected.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt sports calendars worldwide, particularly in Africa. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) initially maintained its competition schedule despite the threat but was forced to postpone the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the CHAN 2020 event due to travel restrictions and the unpredictable epidemiological situation. National competitions, such as Congo's FECOFOOT championships, are also suspended. Footballers like Sadio Mané, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Paul Pogba are contributing to the fight against COVID-19 through donations and raising awareness. The pandemic's impact is global, with professional players in Europe also affected.

Serie A has experienced several racist incidents this season, leading to an open letter from clubs condemning racism and a plan by Luigi De Servio to combat it, including a charter signed by all 20 clubs. Artist Simone Fugazzotto was commissioned to create a unifying logo to say 'No' to racism, which depicted three different colored monkeys and was met with criticism from AS Roma, anti-discrimination association FARE, and many internet users. The article also briefly mentions the complete group composition for the Rugby Africa Cup 2020 following the qualifiers.