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A significant constitutional reform has been enacted in Bénin, swiftly adopted through an urgent procedure on November 1st. This landmark revision introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system, stipulating that the President of the Republic and a Vice-President will now be jointly elected. This election will occur by an absolute majority of votes, across a two-round […]
Niger vaccination campaigns: addressing measles and meningitis outbreaks 6 July 2018 – updated 12 November 2019 Miriam Alía, Vaccination and Outbreak Response Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the C meningitis and measles epidemics that have affected Niger since early 2018. Why did C meningitis and measles outbreaks occur? The Niger has faced multiple outbreaks […]
The interpretation of a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the international community’s various interests and the endorsements of neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the selection of Transitional President Michel Kafando was deemed unconstitutional. For at least twelve months, Burkina Faso will operate under newly established, provisional institutions. Like pieces in a meticulously assembled construction, […]