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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to begin its mpox vaccination campaign on October 2, 2024, following the arrival of 250,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine. This comes amid a severe outbreak, with over 25,000 confirmed cases and 723 deaths reported this year, primarily affecting children under 15.
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Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan marathon runner, has died after being set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya. The 33-year-old athlete suffered severe burns during a domestic dispute and succumbed to her injuries four days later. Her death highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence against female athletes in the region.
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Recent incidents of political violence in Tanzania and Uganda highlight growing tensions ahead of upcoming elections. Opposition leader Ali Kibao was found dead in Tanzania, while Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was shot in the leg during a confrontation with security forces. These events raise concerns about political repression and the safety of opposition figures in the region.
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Rebecca Cheptegei, a 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, died after suffering severe burns from an attack by her former partner, Dickson Ndiema, in Kenya. The incident, which occurred on September 1, has sparked outrage over gender-based violence in the region. Cheptegei's funeral is set for today in Uganda.