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Food sovereignty and processing initiatives in Casamance
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
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
Senegal floods: mitigation plans and political backlash
24 clusters · 74 sources · last updated
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
Weather variability in Morocco
2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated
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
Algeria road and highway infrastructure development
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
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
Women's peace and empowerment initiatives in Senegal
3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
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
Senegal Le Joola shipwreck commemorations
3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
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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Sen’Eau addresses water supply complaints in Ziguinchor and Sédhiou
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Ziguinchor zircon mining potential under review by coalition
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Abdou Diouf and Abbé Senghor meet in Ziguinchor for Casamance peace
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Ziguinchor authorities dismantle transnational human trafficking network
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Yankhoba Diémé defends special funds as institutional tools
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Southern Territorial Pole faces underutilized economic potential
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Émile Badiane Bridge faces safety concerns amid fatal accidents
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Ziguinchor livestock electrocution blamed on Senelec high‑voltage line
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