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Senegal Records 11 Deaths in Rift Valley Fever Outbreak

Senegal has reported 11 deaths from Rift Valley fever out of 78 confirmed cases since the disease was first detected on 21 September in the northern Saint-Louis region, the Health and Public Hygiene Ministry announced over last week-end. Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant, adhere strictly to preventive measures, and support health […]

Morocco’s CNDH, UNESCO sign agreement on human rights promotion

The Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have inked a partnership agreement for promoting human rights and strengthening gender equality. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the ongoing 27th International Book Fair (SIEL) held in Rabat, is meant to strengthen the capacity in human […]

Liberia: violent clashes ahead of 10 Oct general election raise security concerns

Liberia’s incumbent President George Weah, who is seeking a second six-year term, faces off against 19 other candidates in Tuesday’s (10 October) election, whose result will be determined by debates around the economy, corruption, drug use and the civil war. Over 2.4 million voters in Liberia will head to the polls on 10 October to […]