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Senegal explores AI to revolutionize veterinary services

Scientists and animal health experts met in Dakar to discuss AI’s role in controlling animal-to-human diseases and preventing epidemics. The event, organized by EISMV at Cheikh Anta Diop University, highlighted technology’s impact on veterinary medicine. Higher Education Minister Abdourahmane Diouf…

Guinea-Bissau moves elections to November amid political crisis

Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has rescheduled presidential and legislative elections to 23 November. The decision follows consultations with political parties on resolving the country’s political crisis. However, the main opposition coalition, Pai Terra Ranka, did not attend, questioning Embalo’s…

Togo extends state of emergency in northern region

Togo’s National Assembly has approved a one-year extension of the state of emergency in the northern region. The area, bordering Burkina Faso, has faced violent extremism from armed groups for over three years. Authorities say the extension is crucial for…

Nigeria vows security collaboration with AES nations

Nigeria’s military has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger despite their ECOWAS exit. Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, stated in Abuja that regional cooperation is crucial in combating terrorism. He emphasized the need…

UN releases $110M to offset global aid cuts

Following the suspension of USAID funding, the UN is allocating $110 million to sustain humanitarian projects worldwide. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the funds will primarily support African nations affected by aid shortfalls. OCHA…