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  Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption Is Associated With Intakes of Critical Nutrients Related 12/11/2025

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  Cross-sectional study in Dakar (December 2021) among 301 adults (20–69 years) assessed ultra-processed food (UPF) intake using NOVA and quantified con...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : International Journal of Public Health — Frontiers Publishing Partnerships pour SSPH+.
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption Is Associated With Intakes of Critical Nutrients Related 12/11/2025
Summary :
Cross-sectional study in Dakar (December 2021) among 301 adults (20–69 years) assessed ultra-processed food (UPF) intake using NOVA and quantified contributions to NCD-related critical nutrients. UPFs provided 17.4% of total energy, 43% of free sugars, 26.9% of total fat, 24.4% of sodium and 24% of potassium. Individuals in the highest UPF tercile consumed more total energy (~1,996 kcal), total fat, free sugars, potassium and protein than those in the lowest tercile. Greater UPF share was positively associated with exceeding recommended total fat intake (OR = 2.58; p = 0.002) and negatively associated with non-recommended intakes of potassium (OR = 0.01; p < 0.001) and protein (OR = 0.43; p = 0.009). Authors conclude UPFs substantially shape diet quality in urban Senegal and may be a major determinant of NCD incidence and prevalence.
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Governance, Food security, Health, Santé publique
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International Journal of Public Health — Frontiers Publishing Partnerships pour SSPH+.
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  Presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘Political practices have fundamentally not changed’? 10/11/2025

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  The article titled “Presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘Political practices have fundamentally not changed’?” published by Radio France Internati...

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  Country : Cameroon , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : WATHI
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Presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘Political practices have fundamentally not changed’? 10/11/2025
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The article titled “Presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘Political practices have fundamentally not changed’?” published by Radio France Internationale (RFI) on 28 October 2025 questions the actual evolution of political practices in Côte d’Ivoire during the presidential election. It observes that despite proclaimed change and institutional reforms, power dynamics remain largely unchanged: concentration of power, personalization of leadership and use of state mechanisms for partisan ends. The text refers to the re-election or extended candidacy of the outgoing president, the sidelining of opposition forces and weak governance transparency mechanisms. It highlights the gap between democratic promises and political reality on the ground: enduring political dynasties, economic dependence of actors and clientelist governance persist. In consequence, the article suggests that the claimed change remains superficial and democratic development in Côte d’Ivoire is still hindered by inherited practices.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Democracy, Election
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WATHI
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  The Effectiveness of Defense and Security Forces in the Sahel and West Africa 17/11/2025

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  The article examines the effectiveness of defense and security forces in the Sahel and West Africa amid the rise of terrorist groups. Since the 1990s,...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo

  Organizations : WATHI
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The Effectiveness of Defense and Security Forces in the Sahel and West Africa 17/11/2025
Summary :
The article examines the effectiveness of defense and security forces in the Sahel and West Africa amid the rise of terrorist groups. Since the 1990s, structural weaknesses—poor equipment, limited training, and lack of modernization—have undermined national armies’ ability to confront asymmetric threats. Armed groups exploit these vulnerabilities, relying on insurgent and guerrilla tactics that outperform conventional military approaches. The document highlights varied national situations: the fragility of Mali and Burkina Faso, the relative preparedness of Niger, and Mauritania’s successful military reforms. It also emphasizes the shortcomings of foreign operations and the operational limitations of the G5 Sahel Joint Force. The article recommends strengthening military capacities, adopting counter-insurgency doctrines, enhancing cooperation with local communities, improving regional coordination, and investing in intelligence and surveillance.
Keywords :
Governance, Security, Terrorism, Coopération régionale
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WATHI
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  Guinea-Bissau: Is Military Interference Undermining Stabilisation Efforts? 20/11/2025

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  The article examines how the resurgence of senior military figures in the political arena of Guinea-Bissau during a tense post-election period poses a...

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  Country : Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Guinea-Bissau: Is Military Interference Undermining Stabilisation Efforts? 20/11/2025
Summary :
The article examines how the resurgence of senior military figures in the political arena of Guinea-Bissau during a tense post-election period poses a serious threat to the country’s stability. More than three months after the second round of the presidential election on 29 December 2019, the country is stuck in an institutional deadlock. The lack of political will among national actors, combined with a too weak response from the international community (especially ECOWAS), has created a window for military interference. The army—traditionally sidelined after the 2012 coup—has re-emerged as a major player, disrupting the civilian-military balance. This undermines institutions, erodes the credibility of the electoral process, and calls for improved regional and international coordination to mitigate the risks of escalation.
Keywords :
Governance, Election, Military activity, Crisis, Stabilisation
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WATHI
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