WHO declares Africa's mpox outbreak a global health emergency as new strain spreads
The mpox outbreak ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now a global health emergency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as WHO warns 'the time to act is now'
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa, days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) said 'the time to act is now'.
Hassan starts tough programme with strong 5,000m
PARIS : Defending champion Sifan Hassan took second place in her Olympic 5,000 metres qualifying heat on Friday with a typical last-minute charge to overtake seven women in the home straight and finish a tenth of a second behind Kenya's Faith Kipyegon.
Diamond League: Jessica Hull Breaks Women's 2,000m World Record
Jessica Hull showcased a fearsome form ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Australian set a world record of five minutes and 19.70 seconds in the women's 2,000m at the Diamond League meeting. The previous world record of this non-Olympic event was 5:21.56 achieved by Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi in September 2021. Having followed closely as the pacemakers led through the first 1,000m in 2:39.88, Hull stayed focused and the trackside lights indicating world record pace never left her side, reports Xinhua. Hull followed the United States' Heather MacLean as the second pacemaker stepped aside, and then when MacLean left the track too, it was Hull against the clock. Storming away from the lights as she left the final bend, Hull crossed the finish line in 5:19.70 to take almost two seconds off the previous world record.
Australia's Hull races to world record in rarely-contested 2,000m
MONACO :Jessica Hull of Australia blazed to a world record in the women's 2,000 metres at the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday, making a stunning statement ahead of the Paris Olympics as trackside fireworks exploded during her final powerful strides.
Nigeria, others to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualifiers July 4
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their AFCON 2025 qualifying group opponents when the draw takes place on Thursday, 4 July 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa
Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.
Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa
Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.