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Etude – Sommet de la pêche artisanale et Cofi 37 : Urgence d’orienter les règles de l’Omc vers les communautés côtières

A broad continental study published in September 2026 argues that international fishing rules should be redirected toward coastal communities. Its release comes as global negotiations on regulating fishing reach a decisive phase, with an artisanal fishing summit and the Cofi 37 talks drawing attention. The authors want the WTO's rules to work for small-scale fishers rather than against them.

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Bourses de sécurité familiale : L’enveloppe va doubler à partir de 2027

Senegal's government plans to double the money set aside for its family security scholarships starting in 2027. The envelope is expected to rise from 70 to 140 billion CFA francs under the proposal. The scheme pays regular grants to poor households to help them cover everyday costs. A doubled budget would allow the programme to reach more families who currently fall outside it.

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