Meral Hussein‏‏

Just as the world breathed a sigh of relief following a relative drop in the severity and prevalence of COVID-19 cases, the alert was raised again after monkeypox arrived in Europe and the Middle East. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that there have been more than 220 confirmed cases and 89 suspected cases of monkeypox in 23 countries, including in non-endemic countries. This has raised fears that monkeypox could be the next pandemic after COVID-19. The WHO stated on 27 May 2022 that it was concerned about the community spread of monkeypox and affirmed that containing the spread of the virus in non-endemic countries was a priority.

Is Monkeypox the Next Pandemic?

A World on Edge:

After more than 25 years of estrangement, the United States has upgraded its diplomatic representation in Sudan from chargé d’affaires to ambassador in a serious attempt to strengthen relations with Khartoum. The US administration decided to appoint John Godfrey as its first ambassador to Sudan since 1996, when Washington cut diplomatic relations with Khartoum due to its support for Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Officials and experts praised the decision, calling it an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. This move coincided with the difficult circumstances Sudan is currently experiencing, leading many to question the timing and implications of the appointment and Washington’s underlying goals.

Meral Hussein‏‏

Meral Hussein‏‏

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