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Handover – Khady Diène Gaye, new Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture: “I am committed to supporting cultural institutions…”

Yesterday, Khady Diène Gaye took office as the new Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, promising to bring productive energy to the cultural and creative industries in order to create jobs and boost economic growth. She expressed her intention to support cultural enterprises through various financial instruments and to enhance Senegal’s cultural influence through major

Media – Health and Scientific Information: A Problem of Approach, Time, Training and Desertion

The state of health information in the media is far from ideal, especially when it comes to scientific information. This issue has prompted many questions and concerns, and there are several reasons behind it.According to Moussa Seck, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the “fragility of our healthcare systems.” This has led to major divergences within

France: A recently authenticated Raphael masterpiece exhibited in the Var

A historic moment is happening in the Var region of the South of France as a first of its kind is taking place. For the first time ever, a painting by the Italian painter Raphaël is being publicly displayed starting this Saturday, April 20th, for one month at the Basilica of Saint-Maximin. The painting, a

UCAD: graduation ceremony for the first class of geriatrics-gerontology

Eight students from the first class of geriatrician-gerontologists trained by the Faculty of Medicine of the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar have received their diplomas, marking an important step in improving the quality of care for the elderly in West Africa. This training, which includes degrees up to master’s level, aims to meet the

Senegal: Start of the digitization process of the single patient record

On March 14th, Senegal took a significant step towards improving the quality of its healthcare system with the launch of its digital patient record system. This move, led by the Minister of Health and Social Action, Dr. Marie Kéhemesse Ngom Ndiaye, aims to bring the country in line with international standards for managing medical information.One

Dalal Diam Hospital: Minister of Health inaugurates bone marrow transplant and cell therapy unit

The newly inaugurated bone marrow and cellular therapy unit at Dalal Diam Hospital in Guédiawaye was officially opened by Minister of Health and Social Action, Marie Khémesse Ngom Ndiaye on Friday, March 23rd.During her address, the minister highlighted the importance of this unit in providing specialized care, particularly for breast cancer patients. She also noted

USAID grants Senegal nearly 19 billion CFA francs for the health sector

New Partnership Signed Between Senegal Government and USAIDOn Tuesday, May 23rd, the Senegalese government signed a new financial partnership agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). With a budget of 31 million dollars over four years, or nearly 19 billion CFA francs, these funds will support the third phase of the Ndamir

Corruption In Touba And Mbacké: The President Of The Court Warns Civil Registrars –

Union leaders from various major labor organizations met with President Bassirou in a formal audience to discuss pressing issues facing the country. These included difficulties in guiding new high school graduates towards suitable career paths and ongoing efforts to improve the electricity supply in the city of Touba ahead of the 2024 Grand Magal. Additionally

Tax Fraud of One Billion CFA Francs: The Corruption Mechanics at FS Oil

FS Oil, a petroleum distribution company, is at the center of a recent scandal as its current and former CEO, Mamadou Bâ and Daouda Gaye, have been arrested and charged by the Criminal Investigation Department (DIC). The arrest follows a complaint from the General Directorate of Taxation and Domains (DGID) against the company for tax

National Education: Minister Moustapha Guirassy conducts a census of teaching staff –

In his note dated April 19, 2024 addressed to the academy inspectors, the Minister of National Education, Moustapha Guirassy, announces the ‘exhaustive’ census of teaching staff in schools, establishments and structures under his department. The objective of this initiative, he says, “is to provide a comprehensive and precise picture of the distribution of our human

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