A gold mining town in Congo has emerged as a significant hotspot for mpox as a newly identified strain spreads rapidly among residents. This outbreak is part of a broader epidemic, with Clade I of the virus originating in Central Africa. Health authorities, including the Africa CDC, are raising alarms about the rise in mpox cases and warn that the situation is not under control in Africa. Recent epidemiological updates reveal a worrying increase in cases, emphasizing the urgent need for public health intervention. Moreover, leaders across Africa convened to address the escalating crisis, calling it a collective responsibility to limit the epidemic's spread. As the world watches, the impact of mpox on vulnerable populations highlights existing gaps in global health defenses.