G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.
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Africa: Ebola Has Gone From a Global Emergency to a Disease We Can Stop, Says CEPI Chief
“In a single decade, the world has transformed Ebola from a global emergency to a disease that can be stopped in its tracks,” said Dr Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Dr Hatchett said, a few weeks ago, Ebola vaccines from MSD (known as Merck & Co. in the U.S. and Canada)…
Africa: From Emergency to Endurance – What It Will Take to Sustain Mpox Control in Africa
For the first time since the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was established, the agency used its expanded mandate under the revised 2022 statutes to declare mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) in August 2024. The PHECS is a continental alert that enables Africa CDC to coordinate a unified…
Australia firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes
Firefighters in the Australian state of Victoria are battling at least six major fires as a record-breaking heatwave hits the country’s south-east. Two fires are currently burning at “emergency level” according to local broadcaster ABC News. Several communities have been issued emergency warnings to either evacuate, watch and wait, or shelter in place. Fire officials…
Africa CDC Declares End to Mpox As Continental Health Emergency
Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent. Africa has lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) following recommendations from the Emergency Consultative Group of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement…
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots | Al Jazeera
NewsFeed Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks that killed at least seven police officers. Officials say the unrest began after gang privileges were restricted, triggering hostage-taking and retaliatory attacks on police. Published On 19 Jan 202619 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media…
Africa: UN Calls for Stepped-Up Commitments to Global Emergency Fund As Needs Outstrip Resources
New York — As humanitarian crises around the world outpace the funding available to address them, senior United Nations officials today rallied the international community to urgently mobilize more support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), at an annual pledging event marking the Fund’s 20th anniversary. “The humanitarian system’s tank is running on…
Samsung adds 24/7 emergency tool to more Galaxy devices
Samsung SA extends SOS+ to more Galaxy devices. Samsung South Africa has expanded its device-embedded 24/7 emergency support tool to a wider range of Galaxy devices. Provided by AURA, Samsung SOS+ allows users to connect with emergency responders in critical situations. In an emergency, it geolocates the user and dispatches the nearest private security or…
Africa: Press Statement of the 1316th Meeting of the PSC On the Emergency Situation in the Republic of Benin, Held On 7 December 2025
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1316th meeting, held on 7 December 2025, considered the emergency situation in the Republic of Benin. Council took note with grave concern and strongly condemned in the strongest possible terms the attempted unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Benin by…
Africa: Communiqué of the 1315th Meeting (Emergency) of the Peace and Security Council, Held On 28 November 2025, On the Consideration of the Emergency Situation in Guinea-Bissau
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1315th meeting (Emergency Session) held on 28 November 2025 on the emergency situation in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The Peace and Security Council, Reiterating the AU zero tolerance on Unconstitutional Changes of Government, in line with Article 4(p) of the…