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Managing Kidney Diseases

Do you know the health status of your kidneys? This question forms a part of this year’s theme, Detect early, protect kidney health. The theme emphasizes the power of catching kidney issues early before they develop into more serious problems.…

Mali banks suspend state energy company guarantee transfers

Mali’s Banks and Financial Institutions Association (SYNABEF) has halted guarantee transfers from Energie du Mali to public institutions. The move follows the arrest of two ECOBANK employees accused of transmitting SWIFT messages related to financial guarantees. In protest, the Malian…

NewsLink 2025- 03- 10 First Edition

•Ghana’s John Mahama wraps up his Sahel tour in Burkina Faso with a pledge to jointly fight terrorism and foster regional integration. •Ogoniland in Nigeria’s Niger Delta drags Shell to a UK court over continuous contamination of water sources and…

ECOWAS urges stronger health measures against Lassa fever

ECOWAS, through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has called for greater efforts to combat Lassa fever and emerging diseases. WAHO announced the second Lassa Fever International Conference, set for September 2025 in Côte d’Ivoire, to enhance regional cooperation. The…

France begins military withdrawal from Senegal

France has started its military withdrawal from Senegal by handing over facilities to local authorities. The first transfers took place in the Maréchal and Saint-Exupéry districts, following a February 28 joint commission decision. This move aligns with the 2012 military…

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…