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Interview with Dr. Eliane Mireille Paré, Specialist Dental Surgeon at the Directorate for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

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Dr. Eliane Mireille Paré, a specialist dentist at Burkina Faso’s Direction de la Prévention et du Contrôle des Maladies non Transmissibles (DPCM) within the Ministry of Health, emphasized in a recent interview that overall bodily health is fundamentally linked to oral health. Speaking with Sidwaya newspaper in Ouagadougou on April 21, 2026, she defined oral … Read more

Tunisia: Mosquito Outbreak Risks Rise as Summer Approaches

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As summer approaches, residents across several Tunisian municipalities are facing the renewed threat of a massive mosquito proliferation. The anxiety is palpable, with many fearing a repeat of the “nightmarish scenario” experienced last year, as local authorities struggle to implement timely prevention measures. The current crisis centers on the failure of certain municipalities to treat … Read more

Senegal: National Crackdown Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Networks

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Senegalese law enforcement has launched a sweeping national offensive against narcotics trafficking, resulting in the dismantling of multiple drug distribution networks across the country. The operations, led by the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Traffic of Drugs and Health Products (OCRTIS), have targeted a variety of substances, including cannabis, crack cocaine, and hashish. … Read more

Fact-Checking in Francophone Africa: Challenges and the Fight Against Disinformation

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In the bustling digital corridors of Francophone Africa, a quiet but fierce battle is being waged over the nature of truth. For journalists dedicated to the rigorous process of verification, the reward for their labor is often not gratitude, but a label: trouble-fête—the party poopers. In an era where viral narratives often travel faster than … Read more

Who is Zeine Ould Zeidane? Mauritanian Economist to Lead IMF Africa Department

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Reports indicate that Zeine Ould Zeidane, a distinguished Mauritanian economist and former political leader, is poised to take the helm of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Africa Department. This potential appointment brings a wealth of high-level governance and financial expertise to one of the most critical regional portfolios within the global financial institution. The transition … Read more

Morocco Wholesale Sales Forecast: Moderate Rise Expected in Q1 2026

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Moroccan Wholesale Trade Poised for Moderate Growth in Early 2026 Moroccan wholesale businesses are anticipating a modest increase in sales for the first quarter of 2026, according to recent data released by the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP), Morocco’s central planning agency. This cautious optimism follows a period of relative stability in the fourth quarter of … Read more

Milei Raises National Security Alert Level in Argentina

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Buenos Aires – Argentina has heightened its national security level in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, a move announced by the office of President Javier Milei on February 28, 2026. The decision, elevating security to “ALTO” (High) nationwide, aims to protect critical infrastructure, Jewish communities and other sensitive targets within the country. … Read more

2026 CBA All-Star Weekend Concludes in Zhuji

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Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, once again played host to the excitement of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) All-Star Weekend, concluding on March 8, 2026. The event marked a return to the city after a four-year hiatus, reaffirming Zhuji’s position as a key location for Chinese basketball. The CBA All-Star Weekend, a celebrated tradition since 1995, showcases … Read more

Dakar Biennale of Dance 2024: Dates, Performers & Promoting African Dance | AllAfrica

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Senegal Prepares to Host the 2026 Biennale de la Danse en Afrique Dakar, Senegal is gearing up to host the Biennale de la Danse en Afrique, a major celebration of African dance, from April 29th to May 3rd, 2026. A recent information meeting at the Centre culturel régional Blaise Senghor brought together dancers, professionals, and … Read more

Senegal Studies DRC Electoral Practices for Political Reforms

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Sénégal Seeks Electoral Best Practices in Democratic Republic of Congo Amidst Sweeping Reform Plans Dakar – A Senegalese delegation, led by Souleymane Teliko, Director General of the Centre de Formation Judiciaire du Sénégal (CFJ), recently concluded a benchmarking mission to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to study the country’s electoral processes. The visit, which took … Read more