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Food sovereignty and processing initiatives in Casamance

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Latest: Senegal launches three fish processing units in Casamance

Efforts to enhance food sovereignty and reduce production losses in Senegal’s Casamance region have progressed through both agricultural and maritime initiatives. In Ziguinchor, the ‘Salouma’ project, led by the World F

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Senegal floods: mitigation plans and political backlash

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Latest: West African nations implement flood prevention and drainage management strategies

Severe storms and heavy rainfall have caused significant casualties and damage across Senegal. In the Kaolack region, a man was swept away by floodwaters in Latmingué, while in Touba, one death was reported due to electr

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Weather variability in Morocco

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Latest: Morocco weather forecast predicts rain and temperature fluctuations

In mid-September, the General Directorate of Meteorology issued an orange alert for several Moroccan provinces, forecasting severe thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds alongside extreme heat. Some southern provinces were

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Algeria road and highway infrastructure development

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Latest: Algeria and Senegal announce major road and bridge infrastructure projects

Algeria has initiated efforts to accelerate road construction and maintenance to improve infrastructure safety and traffic fluidity. Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure Abdelkader Djellaoui has directed tea

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Women's peace and empowerment initiatives in Senegal

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Latest: Senegal and UN seek to strengthen support for sexual violence victims

Senegal has undertaken several initiatives focused on women’s roles in peacebuilding and social stability. In early September 2026, the Senegalese National Police launched Project Elsie, making Senegal the first Africa

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Senegal Le Joola shipwreck commemorations

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Latest: Senegal allocates funds for Ziguinchor bridges and Le Joola memorial

Senegal held official ceremonies in Ziguinchor to mark the 24th anniversary of the Le Joola shipwreck, a maritime disaster that occurred on September 26, 2002, and resulted in at least 1,863 deaths. During the commemora

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