Africa54: DRC reports 548 killed by mpox while WHO declares global health emergency, and more

On Africa54: Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say 548 people have been killed by Mpox this year — developments happening while the World Health Organization declares the virus a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Plus, U.S. presidential candidates turn to the nation’s Midwestern states to woo voters who are viewed as critical towards the outcome of the elections scheduled for November. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa54!