Kenya

The Obama Couple: Hope Returns – Harris is Ready

Now hope is back! USA's former First Lady Michelle Obama almost lifts the roof of the arena when she cheers on ahead of the autumn's election campaign. Like her husband and ex-president Barack Obama, she praises Kamala Harris' competence and empathy.

Suspected of dozens of murders has escaped

A man who was arrested and confessed to brutal murders of tens of women has escaped from custody in Kenya.

Risk of mutation if mpox virus is not stopped

No, mpox does not risk becoming a new coronavirus pandemic. At present. But with increased transmission, there is an increased risk that the virus will change. We must get control over the outbreak, says Erik Sturegård at the Public Health Agency.

This is what we know about the mpox disease

The latest outbreak of mpox in Africa has been classified as an international health emergency by the World Health Organization WHO, which sees risks of further spread. This is what we know about the disease.

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited.

Ingebrigtsen's success - won Olympic gold

Hassan makes his Olympic Games debut – gets water from Almgren

Swedish record and Olympic Games spot – but the career's first marathon was not flawless. It will come in Paris. I hope to get out everything I have and take a top placement, says Suldan Hassan ahead of Saturday's race.

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government suspects two cases of corruption linked to Swedish aid in Mali and Kenya. Now, it is slamming on the brakes for a large project that would support farmers. The Government views corruption in aid very seriously, says Minister for Development Cooperation Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).