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Après de fortes pluies en septembre 2025, la fièvre de la Vallée du Rift (FVR) a resurgi au Sénégal, avec une propagation régionale touchant aussi la Mauritanie et la Gambie. Au plus fort de l’épisode, les autorités vétérinaires sénégalaises ont illustré un point clé de la préparation : collecter, structurer et notifier vite l’information sanitaire […]
Closing Date : 06 Jan 2026 Background The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) under the African Union Commission. AU-IBAR is mandated to support the effective use of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture, and wildlife resources for […]
Millions of African families depend on sheep and goats as their “living banks” a source of food, income, and financial security. However, the silent predator Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), or“goat plague,” continues to threaten these vital assets. With the potential to wipe out 90% of a herd in days, PPR is not just a […]
Transboundary animal diseases (TADs) continue to threaten livestock productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods across West Africa. Recognizing the urgency, Nigeria has renewed its call for stronger regional cooperation to combat TADs, with a focus on Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), which continues to threaten livestock productivity and rural livelihoods across West Africa. The appeal […]
Context The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly […]
