Society
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe
Cause still unclear for rare outbreak of viral disease outside Africa
Africa
Datawatch
Climate refugees: The world's silent crisis
Number of people displaced by natural disasters could top 200m by 2050
Opinion
China's Atlantic pearl compounds U.S. fears after Solomons setback
A naval base in Equatorial Guinea would be a calamity for Washington
Supply Chain
Japan auto parts makers diversify supply chain to North Africa
Yazaki and others focus on Morocco away from Eastern Europe amid Ukraine crisis
Commodities
Oil rises 2% as Libya outages add to Russia supply fears
National Oil Corp. says 'a painful wave of closures' has begun hitting its facilities
International relations
Japan vows to boost post-COVID development cooperation with Africa
Upcoming TICAD meeting is scheduled for Aug. 27-28
Interview
Uganda leader says China-style diplomacy 'better than' the West's
Museveni sees 'double standard' in U.S. stances on Ukraine, Soviet missiles in Cuba
International relations
Turkey in Africa pitches non-Chinese, non-Western model
New Senegalese stadium meant not as a gift but a showcase of Turkish prowess
The age of 'Great China'
Dealing with the dilemma of the Chinese market
Move close and get burned at home, move away and lose traction with 1.4bn people
Opinion
Expect the world's ungoverned places to export instability
Outside actors prove increasingly reluctant to intervene
Belt and Road
EU spurs African telecom development to win back clout from China
Brussels seeks to mix economic aid with democracy and free speech
Commodities
While platinum loses luster, byproduct rhodium shines bright
Major miners Anglo American and Impala shares gain as investors shift focus
Datawatch
Japan COVID surge unlikely to ease until early February
Global data shows omicron waves take on average 27 days to peak
Economy
World Bank sees sharp global slowdown, risk for developing nations
Rising debt and inequality threaten 'hard landing' and unrest in poorer countries
Coronavirus
Omicron: 5 things to know as studies lift hopes for milder disease
After a month of rapid global spread, experts warn against complacency
Transportation
Turkish builder seals $1.9bn deal to extend Tanzania railway
Indian Ocean country eyes links to African neighbors
Environment
Mauritius oil spill: Japan-owned ship's captain sentenced to 20 months
Owner Nagashiki Shipping says compensation to local fishermen is under way
Coronavirus
Omicron cases less likely to require hospital treatment, studies show
Data from 3 countries suggests reduced severity of infections with new COVID strain
Indo-Pacific
China has multiple military basing options in Africa, analysts say
But Beijing expected to choose cautiously to avoid political risks
Indo-Pacific
Leader of African trade bloc issues call for Asian investors
Mene moves to boost Turkish investment in Africa during Istanbul summit