All Posts by Moustapha Cisse

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Women’s Rights: Men speak out on discrimination against women

Introduction Although Senegal is considered to be a ‘State governed by the rule of law’, it is experiencing difficulties in resolving inequalities between men and women. Since independence, women have always been relegated to the background of democratic values such as freedom of expression, equal opportunity, equal access to civil

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THE MOST FAMOUS TOURIST SPOTS IN AFRICA

Introduction Africa is home to some virtually unknown tourist attractions. The continent is considered to be one of the most emblematic tourist destinations. Here are some unknown tourist sites… #1- The Serengeti    Known for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and annual wildebeest and zebra migration, this area is considered to

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Governance Reform: A Crucial Step for Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential #FTAFRICA

Introduction Governance reform is the linchpin for Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development, emphasized Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chairman of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London.  In his call to action, Ibrahim urged African leaders to prioritize governance improvements, arguing that effective governance is

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LANGUAGE EQUITY IN SENEGAL: Senegalese advocate national languages

Introduction  Senegalese citizens are concerned about the country’s linguistic situation. Since the new government took office, associations and intellectuals have been calling for national languages to be introduced into the education system. The latter are more interested in promoting Wolof than mother tongues.   Promoting Wolof  A number of Senegalese

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Drug production: Senegal can now produce and sell medicines

Introduction Strengthening local pharmaceutical production, and in particular producing vaccines, are the projects launched by the government at the end of the Covid-19 crisis. Access to medicines and vaccines is a problem in Africa. This is due to the country’s dependence on imports. Senegal currently imports over 90% of its

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ELECTRIFICATION IN AFRICA: half the population lives without electricity

Introduction African countries face many problems related to electrification. There are many disparities between nations in this sector. While some countries, such as Morocco and Egypt, have a 100% electrification rate, others are struggling to exceed 10%. The latest reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA) show that 18 of

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