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Ivory Coast raises awareness

about leprosy as victims

suffer in silence

January 29th, 11:42am

(africanews)

Dan Izzett has lived with leprosy's effects on his body for

70 years, and has lost much to what he calls an

"ancient, fascinating, very unkind disease".

The Zimbabwean former civil engineering technician and

pastor was diagnosed at the age of 25 in 1972, but first

contracted the disease when he was just five.

That long incubation period gave the bacteria that causes

leprosy, Mycobacterium leprae, lots of time to spread

through his body.

His right leg was amputated in 1980 in Zimbabwe's capital

Harare. Now 75, Izzett has no feeling above his elbows,

below his knees or in 70 percent of his face.

That lack of feeling poses a "constant danger," Izzett told

AFP in a 'phone call from his home in southwest England.

In October 2020, "I put my hands on a hot plate and hadn't

noticed it until I could smell my flesh burning," he said,

leading to the amputation of the middle finger of his

right hand.

The following year, the little toe on his left foot was

amputated. Last month, he lost another toe.

Izzett said he chose to speak out about his experience

because millions of survivors who were less well off

were unable to, partly because of the stigma and

discrimination that still surrounds the disease.

- The 'forgotten' patients -

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, has been

haunting humanity for at least 4,000 years, often

affecting the poorest communities.

It is a considered a neglected tropical disease by the

World Health Organization, and remains under

researched and little discussed compared

to many other illnesses.

In 2021, more than 140,500 new cases were detected

worldwide, nearly three quarters of them in Brazil,

India and Indonesia, according to the WHO.

However pandemic-related disruptions have led to

nearly 40 percent fewer cases being detected a

year, with fears that tens of thousands have

gone undiagnosed.

Even before the pandemic, the official

numbers likely did not reflect reality.

"We know the number of patients who have been tested,

but we don't count the forgotten, undetected patients,"

said Bertrand Cauchoix, a leprosy specialist at the

Raoul Follereau Foundation in France.

This is in part because the disease's incubation period can

last up to 20 years. Testing and diagnosis also takes time,

during which patients could potentially infect their

family members.

Before he received his diagnosis, said Izzett,

"my wife got the disease from me".

Back in the 1970s, Izzett was given the antibiotic

Dapsone, which was then a lifetime treatment.

In the mid-80s, a combination of drugs including Dapsone

known as multidrug therapy (MDT) became available. It

can cure leprosy over a 12-month course -- though

nerve damage and other remnants of the

disease remain.

Mathias Duck, a former chaplain in Paraguay's capital

Asuncion, only needed six-months of MDT after

being diagnosed with leprosy in 2010.

"I consider myself the luckiest person affected by leprosy

because I was diagnosed and treated in time and so I

have no impairments whatsoever," the 44-year-old

told AFP.

The WHO provides MDT to patients worldwide for free,

with Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis donating

doses since 2000.

However there has been little

progress for new treatments.

"There is no money for leprosy.... only

charitable donations," Cauchoix said.

- Don't use the 'L word' -

Alexandra Aubry, a specialist at the Centre for Immunology

and Infectious Diseases in France, evaluates whether

every new antibiotic developed for other illnesses

could also be used for leprosy.

Her laboratory is one of the few in the world able to

carry out tests on the leprosy bacteria, which

does not survive in a petri dish.

They are trying to find a way to "simplify" treatment

so it can take less than six months, she said.

There are also a couple of vaccines being developed,

though they remain in early phases of human testing.

"It is very complex to get funding for this," Aubry said.

"To assess the effectiveness of a vaccine, you have to

follow the vaccinated population for 10 to 15 years,"

with the timeframe extended further...... by the

disease's long incubation period, she said.

In comparison to how swiftly the world responded to

Covid, leprosy efforts are "a drop in the bucket,"

Duck said, calling for far more research and

political action.

But he added that there is something everyone

can do for World Leprosy Day on Sunday --

stop using the word "leper".

"We call it the 'L word'," Duck said,

describing it as discriminatory.

"It's a little step that most people can do," he added,

"to give people affected by leprosy "the dignity

they deserve".

Additional sources • AFP

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Burkina: demonstration for sovereignty

and in support of the Govt in power

January 29th, 9:46am

(africanews)

Several thousand people demonstrated in Ouagadougou for

the sovereignty of Burkina Faso, in support of the Govt. in

power, a few days after the confirmation of the departure

of French forces from the country by the end of January.

"We have decided to take our destiny in hand and it is not

the international community -- or anyone else -- who will

stop us," said Pan-Africanist Fatime Nahor N'Gawara.

With anti-France feelings running high in many of its former

colonies in West Africa --- Paris is being forced to retreat

ever further from the increasingly unstable region and

re-think its presence, experts say.

After the ruling junta in Mali forced French troops out last year,

the army officers running neighbouring Burkina Faso followed

suit this week, asking Paris to empty its garrison in the

next month.

Under President Emmanuel Macron, France was already

drawing down its troops across the Sahel region, who

just a few years ago, numbered more than 5,000,

backed up with fighter jets, helicopters and

infantry fighting vehicles.

Around 3,000 remain, but the forced departures from Mali and

Burkina Faso -- as well as the Central African Republic to the

south last year -- underline how anti-French winds...... are

gathering force.

"France is paying for its desire to maintain a very significant

political and military presence in its former dominions,"

said Jean-Herve Jezequel, a region specialist from

the International Crisis Group (ICG), a conflict-

focused think tank.

After the independence movement in the 1950s and 60s, Paris

still intervened regularly in the domestic affairs of its former

colonies and for decades retained sway through business

and political ties under an unofficial policy known

as "Francafrique".

Today, its influence has shrunk, and it faces growing

competition from Russia, but its permanent military

presence and the existence of common regional

currencies underpinned by the French central

bank, are targets for populist politicians.

"The idea that the former colonial power.. can retain such

a strong military presence is hard to stomach for many

people," Jezequel told AFP, adding that there

remained a "post-colonial hangover that

has not been resolved".

Gilles Yabi, founder of the Senegal-based WATHI think-tank,

told AFP there was a "desire from some sections of

society to enter a new phase, to grasp a

'new independence'."

- Popular France-bashing -

The biggest source of anti-French feeling is Paris's military

intervention in Mali in 2013, to beat back jihadists who

were advancing from the north and threatening to

overrun the government in the capital Bamako.

Though the operation was a success and the

elected government saved, any credit has

long since disappeared.

A heavy French presence afterwards failed to stop the

insurgency spreading, with the violence spilling over

into neighbouring countries.. and now threatening

communities all over the Sahel region beneath

the Sahara desert.

"It is clear that it (France).. has not managed to stop the

continued worsening of the security crisis, which has

many, many different causes," said Paul Melly, an

expert on the Sahel and consulting fellow at the

Chatham House, a London-based think tank.

"People say..... 'if they're here,

what use are they?'," he said.

In Senegal, President Macky Sall is regularly accused
by his opponents of taking instructions from his
"master" in Paris ahead of elections next year,
with top rival Ousmane Sonko, backing
a reset in relations.

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Italy's Eni signs $8

billion gas deal as

Meloni visits Libya

January 29th, 8:52am

(africanews)

Italian energy giant Eni signed an $8 billion gas deal with

Libya's state-run National Oil Corporation on Saturday

as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Tripoli.

European governments... have been scrambling to find

alternatives to Russian gas since last year's invasion

of Ukraine saw deliveries slashed to less than half

their pre-war levels, sending prices soaring to

record highs and triggering costly state

subsidies to protect consumers.

Eni said it was the first major project in Libya since

early 2000 and involved the development of two

offshore gas fields.

"The combined gas production from the two structures, will

start in 2026 and reach a plateau of 750 million of standard

gas cubic feet per day," Eni said in a statement.

"Production will be ensured through two main platforms tied

in to the existing treatment facilities at the Mellitah

Complex," 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of the

capital, it added.

"The project also includes the construction of a carbon

capture and storage (CCS) facility at Mellitah, allowing

a significant reduction of the overall carbon footprint,"

the company added.

"The overall estimated investment will amount to $8 billion,

with significant impact on the industry and the associated

supply chain, allowing a significant contribution to the

Libyan economy."

Eni has an 80 percent slice of
Libya's gas production.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Meloni &

her host, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, who heads the UN-

brokered Government of National Unity which is

contested by a rival administration in the east.

Her visit is the first by a European leader to war-battered

Libya... since her predecessor Mario Draghi's visit in

April 2021.

Meloni also visited Algeria this week seeking

supply deals from Africa's top gas exporter.

During her trip to Libya, she was expected to discuss the

issue of migration amid rising numbers of irregular

migrants from Libya to Italy.

Libya is a conduit for thousands of people each year

fleeing conflict and poverty across Africa, seeking

refuge across the Mediterranean in Europe.

Meloni's far-right government took office in October,

vowing to stop migrant landings in Italy, which

reached more than 105,000 in 2022.

Additional sources • AFP

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Cargo vessel carrying 63,000 tons

of Russian grain arrives at Egypt’s

Safaga port — portal

January 28th, 1:43pm (TASS)

The PAREA dry cargo ship delivered more than 60,000

tons of grain to the Egyptian port of Safaga on the

Red Sea, on Saturday, the Alyaum as-Sabia

news portal reported.

According to the online resource, the Malta-flagged

PAREA vessel has brought 63,000 tons of wheat

from Russia to Egypt.

The Russian grain delivered to Safaga is reported to

fall under the authority of the Egyptian Ministry of

Supply and Internal Trade.

Egypt is the world’s biggest importer of wheat, with some 11-

13 million tons being purchased from abroad yearly. Russia

and Ukraine are the largest grain exporters to that Arab

country. The Ukraine crisis and the European Union’s

and the United States’ large-scale anti-Russian

sanctions have entailed breaks in key grain

supply chains, so Cairo was forced to

diversify them.

Last autumn, First Deputy Supply and Internal Trade

Minister Ibrahim Ashmawy said that Egypt had a

sufficient stock of goods both at the minister’s

trading facilities and at wholesale companies.

He added that the ministry had established a department

to monitor the stock of goods, including grain, at the

level of provinces, in order to ensure their

constant availability.

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EU ''Concerned'' About

South Africa, Russia,

China Naval Drills

January 27th, 5pm

(teleSUR)

South African Foreign Affairs Minister Pandor claimed

the sovereignty of her country to decide with whom

it establishes relations.

On Friday, the European Union's High Representative for

Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said the EU respects

South Africa's decision to carry out naval

exercises with Russia and China...

although it would prefer it not

to participate in such

joint exercises.

The Ukrainian conflict "is not just a European war. It is

happening on European soil... but it affects the whole

world. The consequences are felt around the globe,"

Borrell said before hinting at the EU stance on the

military maneuvers that will take place

in February.

"We have always respected South Africa's traditional non-

alignment stance in foreign policy. The European Union,

doesn't ask Africa to choose sides. We are just asking

all countries in the world to stand on the side of the

United Nations charter," he added.

These statements were made, during a press conference

held in Pretoria together with the South African Foreign

Affairs Minister, Naledi Pandor.

Commenting on the opinions issued by Borrell, she limited

herself to wondering.. why no one questioned before...
the military exercises that South Africa carried out

with Western countries, such as France, or the

United States.

A week ago, the South African Armed Forces announced that

they would hold the "MOSI exercises" off the country's east

coast between February 17 and 27. These drills include

the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy and the

Russian Federal Navy.

Besides defending the naval maneuvers, Pandor claimed

the sovereignty of South Africa: to decide with whom it
establishes relations. Her statements occurred amid

this week's visit to the South African nation of the

Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergei Lavrov.

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Egypt to allocate land

to Indian industries

in Suez Canal

by Luis Linares Petrov

January 27th, 10:39am

(Prensa Latina)

Egypt plans to allocate land to Indian industries in the Suez

Canal special economic zone, according to the joint

statement issued by the two countries, after

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to

New Delhi.

The proposal comes in the context of India’s offer to

encourage its companies to carry out investment

abroad by using the investment opportunities

available in Egypt.

According to the statement, Cairo welcomes the inflow

of more Indian investments --- and promises to offer

incentives and facilities.... according to the

applicable regulations and frameworks.

Both Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and Egyptian

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed the expansion

of Indian investment in Egypt, which currently exceeds

$3.15 billion.

Both leaders agreed to encourage companies from

their respective countries.. to explore new

economic investment opportunities.

Modi and El-Sisi appreciated the bilateral economic

commitment and welcomed the current level of

trade between the two nations at a record

$7.26 billion in 2021-22, despite the

challenges posed by the

Covid-19 pandemic.

The dignitaries also expressed their confidence that

both countries may achieve their bilateral trade

objectives of 12 billion dollars over the next

five years, diversifying the trade basket

and focusing on added values.

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Lavrov reaffirms Russia’s

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Somalia, extremists claim over

100 killed in intense battle

January 20th, 4:49pm

(africanews)

Somalia's government and al-Qaida-linked fighters both

claimed more than 100 people were killed Friday in

their deadliest battle since the government

launched a major military offensive

against the extremists in August.

The government in a statement asserted that more than 100

al-Shabab extremists died after they attacked a Somali

National Army base in the Galgudud region village of

Galcad that was recently retaken from the

fighters' control.

The government statement said seven soldiers, including

an officer from the elite, U.S.-trained Danab brigade, were

killed in the "intense attack" but asserted that the

military remained in control of the base. The

government expressed gratitude to

international allies that assisted

in the battle.

A spokesman for the Al-Shabab extremists, Sheikh Abu

Musab, asserted that more than 150 Somali soldiers

and officers were killed.

Neither side's claim could be independently verified,

but Galcad resident Abukar Uluso told The

Associated Press there was heavy

gunfire exchanged.

"It was during the dawn prayer when I heard the sound of

explosions followed by an exchange of gunfire," Uluso

said. "Most fatalities were among the two sides, and

the civilian casualties are minimal since the attack

took place inside the army base."

Somalia's government last year declared "total war" against

al-Shabab. The extremist group has thousands of fighters

and has long held parts of central and southern Somalia,

and often carries out high-profile attacks in the

capital, Mogadishu.

The government in recent months claimed success in retaking

many communities during what has been described as the

most significant offensive in more than a decade. Security

analysts have warned that holding the territory will be

a challenge.

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Lacking peacekeepers, MINUSMA

could withdraw.... from Mali

January 20th, 2:54pm

(africanews)

UN peacekeeping mission in Mali is 'not viable' without

increasing the number of peacekeepers, according to

a draft UN report obtained by AFP, which mentions

a possible withdrawal of troops if key conditions

are not met.

MINUSMA was created in 2013 to help stabilize a state

threatened with collapse under jihadist pressure,

protect civilians, contribute to the peace effort,

and defend human rights. .. But the security

situation has continued to worsen.

"MINUSMA is a peacekeeping operation where there is no

peace to keep", summarizes the UN Secretary-General

Antonio Guterres in this document given to the

members of the Security Council and which

must be published shortly.

With the extension of its mandate in 2019 in the centre of the

country particularly affected by the violence, the mission,

now deprived of the support of foreign operations, in

particular from France which withdrew last August,

"did its best ", but "was pushed beyond its limits,"

he notes.

A situation has placed MINUSMA in a "delicate situation",

"unable to meet the expectations of the Malian

population and certain regional actors" and

thus subject to "persistent criticism".

The report requested by the Security Council in June - when

the mission was renewed for one year - thus considers that

"the current situation is not viable" and proposes three

series of options to remedy it.

The first would be to give it the means to fully carry out its

mandate by increasing its military and police personnel

by 3,680 people, or 2,000 in a more modest version.

In mid-December, the mission had 12,388 soldiers (against

13,289 authorized by the mandate) and 1,598 police

officers (for 1,920 authorized).

But this first option requires "all parameters" to be met.

Among these conditions, the Secretary-General cites

progress in the political transition which provides,

after two military coups, for the return of civilians

to power in March 2024, as well as the freedom

of movement of peacekeepers while the UN

denounces obstacles imposed by the

Malian authorities.

Boosting numbers also raises the issue of finding troops,

as several contributing countries (with a total of 2,250

peacekeepers) have announced their withdrawal from

MINUSMA, which has paid a heavy price with 165

dead since 2013.

Opposite option, "if the key parameters for the mission to be

able to operate with its current mandate are not met", the

secretary general evokes the "withdrawal of units in

uniform" and the transformation into a "special

political mission", with a presence only

in Bamako.

Between the two extremes, the report proposes maintaining

the number of blue helmets, but modifying the mandate,

with the closure of certain camps or a reduction in the

presence in the centre of the country.

If Antonio Guterres does not recommend one or the other

of the three options submitted to the Security Council, he

underlines that "the objective of the UN presence in Mali

remains as relevant as ten years ago". Even more,

because of "the immense needs for the protection

of countless civilians, the requirements of the

ongoing political transition and the central

place of Mali's trajectory in stabilizing

the Sahel".

"No effort should be spared to prevent the renewal of a cycle

of political instability and the further deterioration of the

security, humanitarian and human rights situation",

pleads the Secretary-General.

He also notes that most of the Member States and other

partners consulted have insisted on the fact that a

"withdrawal would be detrimental to Mali and

regional security", underlining the

"existential risk" posed by

terrorist groups beyond

West Africa.

But some are worried about the human and financial cost

of the mission with an annual budget of 1.2 billion dollars.

"Mali is one of the most challenging operating environments

for peacekeeping," the report summarizes, highlighting the

vast area of operations, the state of infrastructure and the

"pervasive" threats from various groups operating in

the region.

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CODECO Militia Attack Kills

7 People in DR Congo

January 20th, 11:20am

(teleSUR)

The attack took place at the Plaine Savo camp

for displaced people, in Ituri province.

On Thursday, the militia group "Congo Economic

Development Cooperative" (CODECO) killed

seven people in a displaced persons camp

in the Democratic Republic of the

Congo (DRC).

The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC

(MONUSCO) reported the attack took place at the

Plaine Savo camp for displaced people, 9 km east

of Djugu, in Ituri province, said Farhan Haq,

deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-

General Antonio Guterres.

"UN peacekeepers deployed immediately to secure the

camp and deter further violence," Haq said. This

attack comes almost a year after the last

violent attack there, which left close to

60 people dead in February 2022.

The latest attack followed the discovery of mass graves

containing the bodies of 49 civilians, including women

and children, in Nyamamba and Mbogi villages,

after CODECO attacks over the weekend.

"These incidents are the latest in a string of violent attacks

on civilians over the past few weeks, severely impacting

civilians and humanitarian operations in Djugu and

neighbouring Mahagi. This adds to an already dire

humanitarian situation in Ituri Province which

currently hosts 1.5 million displaced people,"

Haq said.

The latest incidents were separated by a considerable

distance, with the mass grave discovery about 30 km

from the provincial capital of Bunia while the one

overnight took place about 75 km from Bunia.

Since early this month, at least 12 humanitarian organizations

had reduced their presence and operations in these

territories due to insecurity. MONUSCO is closely

following developments on the ground and

advocating for the relevant authorities

to protect civilians.

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Bank of Namibia to Check

Politically Connected

People's Wealth

January 19th, 5:16pm

(teleSUR)

On Thursday, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) said Thursday

that it will conduct checks on politically connected

people's wealth and businesses, to avoid conflicts

of interest.

The bank released the revised Determination on the

Appointment, Duties, and Responsibilities of

Directors, Principal Officers, and Executive

Officers of Banking Institutions and

Controlling Companies.

BoN Governor Johannes Gawaxab said effective banking

institution governance should be taken seriously,

because it directly impacts financial and

macroeconomic stability.

Excessive risk-taking, unethical behaviour, fraud, and

mismanagement are just a few examples of how bad

practices have led to systemic bank failures, world

wide, Gawaxab recalled, adding that the frame-

work is significant because it embeds sound

corporate governance principles.

The revised determination makes it possible for banking

institutions to attract the best talent Namibia has to

offer and onboard astute leadership teams who

will account for the affairs of commercial

banks, he said.

The Bank of Namibia also has limited terms for banks' board

members to 10 years and sets an age limit of 70 years.

Prospective board members at a banking institution

or a controlling company have been barred from

serving on up to two boards simultaneously.

The revised determination will serve as the foundation for

sound corporate governance in banking institutions and

controlling corporations to safeguard public deposits,

protect consumers, and provide access to credit.

The new determination is also expected to introduce best

corporate governance practices, emphasizing effective

succession planning, skills development, and

competencies, for those tasked with the

leadership of financial institutions.

The determination that came into effect on December the

16th, 2022, applies to all banking institutions authorized

by the BoN to conduct banking business or control

companies of banking institutions in Namibia.

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Rwanda accuses DR Congo of

hiring foreign mercenaries

by Pavel López Lazo

January 19th, 2:37pm

(Prensa Latina)

Rwanda on Thursday accused authorities of the Democratic

Republic of Congo (DRC) of hiring foreign mercenaries

to bring stability to the eastern part of the

neighbouring country.

Rwanda also condemned that the DRC Army continues to

provide weapons and its forces are fighting alongside

illegal armed groups in eastern DRC including the

genocidal militia FDLR (Democratic Forces for

the Liberation of Rwanda).

“This also constitutes a clear violation of the Nairobi Process,

which is aimed at disarmament and demobilization of these

armed groups, and a threat to Rwanda’s security,” reads

the statement issued on Thursday.

The statement came a few hours after Congolese President

Félix Tshisekedi told business leaders at the ongoing World

Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that Rwanda

is “blocking development in the region” and that M23

rebels have not withdrawn from recently seized

positions -- despite international pressure.

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Egypt calls on Israel to negotiate

and avoid changes in Jerusalem

by Ana Luisa Brown

January 19th, 1:49pm

(Prensa Latina)

Egypt today called on Israel to return to the negotiating table

with the Palestinians to seek a solution to the conflict and

called to preserve the legal and historical status quo of

Jerusalem city

During a telephone conversation, the Egyptian Foreign

Minister, Sameh Shoukry, told his Israeli counterpart,

Eli Cohen, that maintaining the current status of the

city has a direct impact on easing tensions, the

Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

He also emphasized the need to work to reactivate the

peace process as soon as possible, given that it is the

only way to achieve the two-state solution,

Shoukry said.

The return to talks.. will be the path to the establishment

of the Palestinian state, and the achievement of stability

and comprehensive peace for the peoples of the region,

he stressed, according to the text.

The head of Egyptian diplomacy assured.. that his

government will continue its efforts to keep calm

between Palestinians and Israelis.

In 1979, Egypt was the first Arab nation to sign a peace

agreement with Israel and in recent decades has

become an essential mediator between

the parties.

Cairo played a key role in halting the Israeli military

offensive against the Gaza Strip last August, which

killed 49 Palestinians, 17 of them minors.

The nation’s efforts were also instrumental in reaching

a truce during another aggression on the coastal

enclave in May 2021, when more than 250

people were killed.

The 'phone call came, two days after a summit in this capital

between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, Palestinian

President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah II,

who criticized Israeli colonization and land confiscation,

home demolitions and the displacement of Arabs in

the West Bank.

They also urged the international community to protect

these people, who are fighting for their legitimate rights.

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Prensa Latina and Algerie

Presse Service sign accord

by Ileana Ferrer Fonte

January 19th, 11:53am

(Prensa Latina)

Prensa Latina and the Algerie Presse Service (APS)
signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday,
aimed at strengthening the existing links..
and projecting new ways to disseminate
the events of their respective
countries and regions.

Prensa Latina President Luis Enrique González Acosta and

APS General Director Samir Gaid were pleased with the

renewal of the agreement.... at a time when the

challenges of information are more worrying,

due to the proliferation of the so-called

fake news in cyberspace.

González Acosta praised the long and fruitful relationship

between both agencies and expressed his conviction

that in addition to the will of understanding and

collaboration, the conditions allow advance-

ment, towards ambitious goals... in the

exchange of services, consultancy,

and dissemination.

He said that Prensa Latina is working on launching a news

service in the Arabic language soon, which will result in

positioning its offices in North Africa and the Middle

East in general.

Samir Gaid announced that APS is also preparing the

conditions to launch a news service in the Spanish

language, to be added to the current broadcasts
in Arabic, French, and the local language, on
its websites, for national and regional use.

Gaid and Gonzalez Acosta appreciated Cuban President

Miguel Diaz Canel’s recent visit to Algeria and the

spirit of increasing ties.

A tour of the APS facilities, which covered its communication

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