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IEC gazettes code to tackle disinformation ahead of local elections

Source: Government of South Africa

IEC gazettes code to tackle disinformation ahead of local elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has gazetted a code of conduct aimed at countering disinformation ahead of the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation in the Local Government Elections, known as the Disinformation Code, was promulgated on 4 September and is intended to strengthen election integrity, while promoting free, fair and orderly elections.

The code protects lawful criticism, opinion, commentary, fair reporting, satire, parody and legitimate democratic debate, provided these fall within the realm of protected speech.

The Commission said the Disinformation Code was published in terms of Section 88(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000 and forms part of the Electoral Code of Conduct.

This means that any contravention of the Disinformation Code is subject to the same sanctions applicable to breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct, as provided for in the Act.

“The publication of the Disinformation Code is in terms of section 88(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000 (the Act), and it is part of the Electoral Code of Conduct,” the Commission said in a statement on Tuesday.

Who it covers

The Code provides rail guards for the conduct of political parties, candidates and anyone acting on political parties’ or candidate’s instruction, authority or for reward across all election-related communication, whether online or offline, paid or unpaid.

“The Code protects legitimate debate and robust debate,” the Commission said.  

What parties and candidates commit to

Under the Code, political parties and candidates must: 
•    Check information for accuracy before sharing it, and take responsibility for content published by them, for them, or on their behalf. 
•    Publicly retract and correct any false or misleading information within 36 hours of becoming aware of it, and censure those responsible where appropriate. 
•    Avoid deceptive practices – including fake accounts, bot networks, coordinated inauthentic behaviour, doxing and cyberbullying. 
•    Label AI-generated (“synthetic”) content clearly before distributing it. 
•    Clearly label political advertising, so the public can identify who is behind it. 
•    Report instances of online disinformation to Real411 within 36 hours of becoming aware of them. 
•    Promote awareness of the Code among their members and supporters and support broader efforts on media literacy and voter education.

The Commission emphasised that the code is also specifically prohibits disinformation targeting the Electoral Commission, or its staff, “requiring parties and candidates to correct it publicly where it occurs”.

Where to report disinformation

The Commission has designated the digital disinformation reporting and tracking platform Real411 for reporting suspected disinformation under the Code.

The Real411 platform is accessible to any individual members of society, political parties, candidates, and organisations wishing to report suspected election-related disinformation.

“This could be disinformation targeting the electoral process, contestants, the Electoral Commission and its staff,” the Commission explained.

The Real411 is accessible at https://real411.org.za/elections.

Enforcement

The Disinformation Code is effective from the date of publication, 4 September 2026, until the declaration of the election results.

“Political parties and candidates will undertake to comply with the Disinformation Code as part of their public commitment during the electoral code of conduct signing ceremony on 23 September 2026,” the Commission said. – SAnews.gov.za

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North West disaster teams assess severe weather damage

Source: Government of South Africa

North West disaster teams assess severe weather damage

Disaster management teams have been activated across the North West to assess the extent of damage caused by severe weather that swept through parts of the province over the weekend, damaging homes and public facilities.

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, damaged several homes, with roofs blown off in some communities.

According to the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department, the roofs of 10 houses were blown away in different villages in Ratlou Local Municipality, while four houses were affected in Tswelelang in Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.

A number of houses were also affected in Motlhabane, Motangwaneng, Witranjie, Obakeng and Molatedi in the Bojanala Platinum District.

Public facilities were also damaged, including Walter Letsie Primary School in Greater Taung, Ikgomotseng Primary School in Mamusa, Boitumelong Clinic in Lekwa-Teemane and Mogoditshane School in Moses Kotane Local Municipality.

“Provincial, district and local disaster management teams have been activated and are on the ground conducting assessments across the province to establish the full extent of the damages,” the department said.

The teams are also coordinating interventions and humanitarian relief for affected communities, with relevant provincial government departments and stakeholders, including the Department of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency.

The North West Department of Education has also reported that strong and destructive winds damaged more than 20 schools in the province, including damage to roofs and mobile classrooms.

The severe weather was not confined to the North West. In Gauteng, heavy rainfall resulted in localised flooding in parts of Johannesburg, with roads becoming waterlogged and vehicles submerged in the Doornfontein area. 

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services also reported that eight families were evacuated from an apartment block in Linden after strong winds ripped off a large section of its roof. No injuries were reported.

In the Northern Cape, heavy rainfall over the weekend damaged roads and infrastructure, with some roads in Kuruman temporarily closed after a crossing overflowed. Teams were deployed to assess the damage and coordinate support to affected communities.

The South African Weather Service had issued severe weather warnings for several provinces over the weekend, including the North West, Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, with warnings for heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds and hail in affected areas.

CoGTA has urged residents to remain vigilant, closely monitor official weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather and move to safer locations if their homes or structures are vulnerable to strong winds.

The Provincial Disaster Management Centre will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available. – SAnews.gov.za

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Funcionários públicos vão passar a pagar bens e serviços a prestações

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

António Estote informou, hoje, em Luanda, que o RINAR vai permitir que os funcionários públicos passem a adquirir equipamentos e bens, através de prestações, através dos benefícios não-pecuniários, incluindo, por exemplo, o seguro de saúde e financiar a sua própria formação.

O membro do grupo técnico do RINAR esclareceu que está a ser programado um conjunto de resultados, que serão a curto prazo imediatos, no sentido em que vão ser criadas regras para a nova arquitetura remuneratória, ou definir um conjunto de instrumentos para definir as políticas a serem implementadas.

Anteriormente, realçou, havia um conjunto de vencimentos e carreiras avulsas e dispersas, em mais de 23 Decretos Presenciais, com carreiras e cargos, graças ao RINAR, existe um único Decreto para todas as carreiras e cargos, onde com a sua equiparação o técnico superior de segunda classe na administração pública é equivalente ao enfermeiro, técnico terapeuta ou ao professor do ensino primário.

Um dos outros benefícios do RINAR, revelou, é a reestruturação do cofre de previdência dos Funcionários Públicos, que já existia, mas agora vai servir para que as medidas de benefícios não-pecuniários, sigam regras claras e objectivas para a política remuneratória no setor empresarial público, para não estarem ao critério dos conselhos de administração e dos ministérios que os tutelam.

“Conseguimos aqui uma tabela da Função Pública que garantiu a harmonização das funções, temos por exemplo, a remuneração dos órgãos judiciais do Ministério Público, procuradores, agentes parlamentares da Assembleia Nacional c e a CNE, por serem órgãos independente, passaram a ter o mesmo salário base, a diferença está apenas nos suplementos, subsídios das zonas recônditas, cargos de direção e chefia, representação, horas de banco”, esclareceu.

O RINAR, garantiu, vai criar uma regra transversal para todos, e em função do sector, mercado, produtividade e lucratividade das empresas, elas podem definir a sua política remuneratória. Isso vai permitir que se elimine a arbitrariedade e melhora-se o nível de transparência na remuneração, o objectivo é evoluir mais ainda, para se implementar a tabela única de vencimentos.

António Estote salientou que outras realidades como Portugal, Brasil e Cabo Verde, já utilizam a tabela única de vencimentos, mas esclarece que o RINAR define as políticas e propõe cenários. A implementação continua a ser dos departamentos ministeriais, em função da programação financeira, aquelas que não têm impacto orçamental remetem-se à programação do Executivo, para que seja encaixada a sua aprovação.

Portanto, esclareceu, a questão da tabela salarial única, pode ter implementação imediata, se não tiver impacto orçamental, mas caso tenha, fica dependente da programação do Executivo, que geralmente, esses incrementos são feitos através do Orçamento Geral do Estado (OGE), porque as despesas públicas devem ser aprovadas pela Assembleia Nacional.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Angola.

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Angola: Executivo prevê aumento salarial em 2027

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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O Executivo prevê aumento salarial para o próximo ano de 2027, em função das despesas a serem definidas no Orçamento Geral do Estado (OGE), a informação foi avançada, em 7 de setembro de 2026, em Luanda, pelo membro do grupo técnico do Roteiro para a Implementação da Nova Arquitectura Remuneratória da Administração Pública (RINAR).

O membro do grupo técnico do RINAR esclareceu que os aumentos salariais são feitos através do Orçamento Geral do Estado (OGE), e que para o ano de 2026, foi aprovado em 2025, no qual houve um incremento de 10 por cento. Por essa razão, já não se esperam aumentos.

António Estote falava durante uma conferência de imprensa que serviu para esclarecer os mecanismos e os passos que têm sido dados pelo RINAR, um programa coordenado pelo Ministério da Administração Pública, Trabalho e Segurança Social (MAPTSS), em parceria com os Ministérios das Finanças, Planeamento e do Território.

Para os próximos anos, disse, é feito em sede da discussão dos orçamentos para os anos seguintes. Este é um exercício permanente. Todos os anos, e em função da estratégia fiscal e da programação financeira do Estado. “Além de que é importante saber que o Executivo também propõe o aumento da despesa na Assembleia Nacional”.

O RINAR, esclareceu, constitui uma reforma estruturante da Administração Pública, orientada para a construção de um sistema remuneratório mais justo, coerente, transparente e sustentável, assente em princípios de maior equilíbrio e racionalidade na gestão das remunerações do sector público.

A implementação de uma reforma desta dimensão, disse, exige uma estratégia de comunicação institucional sólida, coerente e uniforme, capaz de assegurar que todos os intervenientes transmitam mensagens consistentes, para reduzir interpretações divergentes e aumentar a confiança dos cidadãos com o processo da reforma.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Angola, Ministério da Administração Pública, Trabalho e Segurança Social.

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Afrique – Route migratoire de l’Atlantique : plus de 1 000 personnes secourues en une semaine

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


En seulement une semaine, fin août, 1 046 personnes exilées qui tentaient de rejoindre les îles Canaries à bord d’embarcations de fortune ont été secourues. Dans un état de santé critique, elles ont été débarquées en Mauritanie et au Sénégal, et prises en charge par les équipes médicales de Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). 

Les survivants se trouvaient à bord de sept embarcations, transportant chacune en moyenne 150 personnes. Ils avaient quitté la Gambie dans l’espoir de rejoindre les îles Canaries, situées à presque 2 000 kilomètres – une traversée qui constitue l’une des routes migratoires maritimes les plus longues au monde. Après avoir dérivé en mer, ils ont été secourus puis ramenés à terre, où les équipes médicales de MSF leur ont prodigué des soins d’urgence. À Nouadhibou, MSF est intervenu en collaboration avec le Croissant-Rouge mauritanien, tandis qu’à Rosso et Dakar, les équipes ont travaillé avec l’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM). 

Après avoir longuement dérivé en mer, les personnes secourues souffraient de déshydratation et de fatigue extrême, de perte de connaissance, de fractures ainsi que d’infections cutanées, gastriques et respiratoires. Parmi elles se trouvaient 134 femmes, dont une enceinte, et 88 mineurs. Au-delà des besoins physiques urgents, l’impact psychologique sur les survivants est profond, beaucoup d’entre eux ayant vu leurs proches mourir pendant la traversée. Les équipes de MSF ont ouvert des cellules psychologiques d’urgence. 

La plupart des survivants venaient du Sénégal et de la Gambie ; d’autres provenaient du Mali, de la Guinée, de la Côte d’Ivoire. Beaucoup ont raconté aux équipes de MSF avoir subi des violences tant dans leur pays d’origine que sur leur chemin d’exil. Une personne débarquée à Dakar a déclaré avoir été battue par un passeur et un groupe d’homme pour la forcer à payer sa traversée plus chère. Une femme a expliqué que l’un des passeurs lui avait volé de l’argent destiné à la traversée, puis l’avait violée avant l’embarquement. 

Les équipes de MSF viennent en aide aux personnes secourues des embarcations de la route de l’Atlantique depuis 2024. Elles sont les témoins directs du bilan humain de plus en plus lourd et du niveau de vulnérabilité de ceux qui l’empruntent. Malgré les dangers évidents, les personnes continuent d’essayer de rejoindre les Îles Canaries en embarcation, faute d’alternatives. 

« Lorsque des personnes s’embarquent pour une traversée de 2 000 kilomètres qui est extrêmement meurtrière, c’est qu’elles doivent fuir quelque chose de bien pire encore », estime Dalil Adji, chef de mission MSF en Afrique de l’Ouest.  

« Les personnes que nous soignons racontent souvent qu’elles ont emprunté cette route pour échapper à la violence et aux conditions de vie extrêmes dans leur pays d’origine, pour finalement se heurter à davantage de violence en chemin. Nous appelons les gouvernements d’Afrique de l’Ouest et d’Europe à mettre en place des voies de migration sûres et légales, en élaborant une réponse politique qui donne la priorité à la vie humaine et à la dignité », ajoute Dalil Adji. 

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Effort de paix et contribution au développement du Burkina : la diaspora burkinabè de l’Ethiopie, de la Guinée et de la Libye mobilise plus de 31 millions de francs FCFA

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Trois délégations de la diaspora burkinabè vivant en Ethiopie, en Guinée Conakry et en Libye, ont été reçues ce lundi 7 septembre 2026 au ministère des Affaires étrangères, pour présenter les quittances de leurs contributions au Fonds de soutien patriotique et à l’Agence Faso mêbo, d’une valeur totale de 31 147 927 F FCFA.

En réponse à l’appel du Chef de l’Etat, le Capitaine Ibrahim TRAORE, la communauté burkinabè établie en Ethiopie a collecté une somme de 20 millions 200.470 F FCFA dont la quittance a été remise aux premiers responsables du ministère des Affaires étrangères.

A la cérémonie également, une délégation des ressortissants burkinabè vivant en Guinée Conakry a présenté au ministre Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE, une quittance d’un montant global de 6 millions FCFA, dont 5 millions destinés au Fonds de soutien patriotique et 1 million FCFA au profit Faso mêbo.

La troisième contribution présentée aux premiers responsables du département en charge des Affaires étrangères, est celle de la délégation de la communauté burkinabè vivant en Libye, avec une quittance d’une valeur de 4 947 457 FCFA dont 1.502.016 FCFA, destinés à Faso mêbo.

A travers ces contributions, les communautés burkinabè vivant dans ces trois pays ont réaffirmé leur attachement à la patrie, et leur soutien aux efforts déployés par les autorités burkinabè pour la reconquête du territoire, la restauration la paix et la promotion du développement du pays.

Au nom du Président du Faso, le ministre Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE a traduit sa reconnaissance à l’ensemble des contributeurs, tout en présentant les nombreux acquis engrangés en matière de sécurité et de relance du développement socio-économique du Burkina Faso.

Le Chef de la diplomatie burkinabè a souligné que ces avancées sont le fruitsm de la mobilisation collective de l’ensemble des Burkinabè et notamment des Burkinabè de l’extérieur.

Le ministre a terminé en appelant la diaspora à rester mobilisée, à parler d’une même voix pour gagner « la bataille contre l’insécurité, la bataille contre la désinformation, la bataille pour la dignité, pour la liberté et pour la justice ».

Distribué par APO Group pour Ministère des Affaires étrangères, Burkina Faso.

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State Department for Foreign Affairs Reviews Staff Wellness Policy

Source: APO

The State Department for Foreign Affairs has begun a review of its Staff Wellness Policy as it seeks to strengthen the wellbeing, resilience and effectiveness of officers serving at Headquarters and Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad.

The review is being undertaken through a retreat bringing together officials and staff to assess the existing policy framework, examine emerging workplace and psychosocial challenges, and identify practical measures to strengthen support for employees across the Foreign Service.

Opening the retreat, Caroline Imbayi, Deputy Head of Department (HOD), Staff Wellness and Welfare, called for an inclusive review anchored in staff experiences and capable of delivering a practical, responsive and sustainable framework.

“Let us work together to develop a comprehensive, practical, and responsive Wellness Policy that will contribute to a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce,” Imbayi said.

She stressed the importance of translating the Department’s commitment to employee welfare into practical interventions that reflect the realities of officers serving both in Kenya and in diverse diplomatic environments abroad.

Esther Kinyanjui, Director of Counselling and Wellness Services at the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development, brought a broader mental-health perspective to the discussions, highlighting the importance of awareness, early support and tackling stigma in building healthier workplaces.

“Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness; it is a positive state of wellbeing that enables individuals to function effectively at work, in their families and in society. Strengthening awareness, encouraging early support and addressing stigma are therefore critical to building a healthy and resilient workforce,” Kinyanjui said.

The emphasis on mental-health awareness comes against a significant global and national burden. According to the presentation to the retreat, the mental-health challenge is global and was further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation cites World Health Organization data ranking Kenya among the African countries with a high burden of depression and notes estimates that one in 10 Kenyans may experience mental-health-related challenges, while one in four patients seeking outpatient services may have a mental-health condition.

The presentation identified low awareness and stigma as major challenges, noting that limited understanding of mental-health conditions can delay people from seeking appropriate support. It also highlighted factors that can affect mental wellbeing, including trauma, social isolation, discrimination, bereavement, prolonged stress, physical health conditions and substance misuse.

For the workplace, the implications can extend to productivity, relationships and institutional performance. Early recognition of changes in behaviour, mood, engagement and work performance can help institutions respond appropriately and connect employees with support.

The review therefore provides an opportunity to strengthen a wellness framework that recognises the employee as a whole. The existing Staff Wellness Policy provides for psychological, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing, with interventions covering areas such as stress management, counselling, physical wellness, nutrition, financial management and conflict resolution. It also provides for Wellness Champions to help promote wellness initiatives across the organisation.

For Kenya’s Foreign Service, the need for a strong wellness framework carries an added dimension. Officers serving abroad may face the pressures of deployment and transfers, demanding workloads, separation from family, adjustment to different cultural environments and the responsibilities associated with representing Kenya overseas.

The review comes amid growing international recognition that employee wellbeing is closely linked to productivity, institutional resilience and effective service delivery. The World Health Organization estimates that one in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition, while depression and anxiety are estimated to cost the global economy about US$1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

The WHO and International Labour Organization have also estimated that approximately 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety, underscoring the wider economic and organisational consequences of mental-health challenges in the workplace.

For the State Department for Foreign Affairs, investment in staff wellness therefore has implications beyond individual wellbeing. Through its Headquarters and diplomatic missions abroad, the Department advances Kenya’s foreign-policy and national interests, including trade and investment promotion, tourism diplomacy, development cooperation and international partnerships.

A healthy, supported and resilient diplomatic workforce is consequently an important foundation for effective representation of Kenya and the pursuit of the country’s economic and strategic interests internationally.

The policy’s guiding motto “A healthier Foreign Service for better diplomatic representation” captures the link between staff wellbeing and the country’s diplomatic effectiveness.

The retreat is expected to generate recommendations aimed at strengthening the policy, improving implementation and reinforcing staff wellness as an integral component of a resilient, productive and effective Foreign Service.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Kenya.

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Seychelles – Celebrating 38 Years of Words: Raspyek Presents ‘Verses in Dialogue’ to President Herminie

Source: APO

Nearly four decades of poetry, reflection and creative expression were brought to State House today as renowned Seychellois poet Tony ‘Raspyek’ Joubert presented his book, Verses in Dialogue, to President Dr Patrick Herminie during a courtesy call.

President Herminie commended Mr Joubert for his longstanding dedication to poetry and his contribution to Seychelles’ literary and cultural heritage. 

Sharing his own passion for poetry, the President reflected on his experience as a writer and spoke about A Path to Utopia, a work particularly close to him. Their exchange highlighted a shared appreciation of poetry as a powerful means of expression, reflection, and dialogue.

Verses in Dialogue is a poetic celebration reflecting on 25 years of Raspyek’s poetry recitals and 38 years of writing. Written in Seychelles Creole, French and English, the book reflects the multilingual character of Seychelles while drawing on everyday life, social issues, and the experiences of the Seychellois people.

Mr Joubert, who was accompanied by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs Amanda Bernstein, shared the inspiration behind the publication and reflected on the journey that has shaped his work over the years.

The President highlighted the significant role of poets, writers, and artists in capturing the experiences of a nation, giving expression to its people, and preserving its identity and heritage for future generations.

Beyond his own writing and performances, Raspyek has played an active role in promoting poetry in Seychelles. He was a founding member of the Bling Bling Poetry Association and was instrumental in the organisation of Bling Bling Nod, Seychelles’ first poetry festival, in 2017.

Born in Lebanon in 1977 and brought to Seychelles as an infant, Mr Joubert grew up in Takamaka, where his interest in poetry developed from an early age. 

He wrote his first poem while in Primary Five and has since established himself as a recognised voice in Seychellois poetry, building a body of work that reflects on society, culture and everyday life while contributing to the growth and appreciation of poetry in Seychell

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Dra. Rasha Kelej partilha lições de liderança da criação da campanha Fundação Merck “Mais do que uma Mãe” e de como olhar além do óbvio para impulsionar mudanças duradouras, como parte da sua plataforma de mentoria e liderança

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Como parte da sua plataforma virtual de Mentoria e Liderança, “Além do Poder: Liderança, Influência Global e Impacto”, a Senadora Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), publicou um novo artigo sobre liderança intitulado “Liderança Além do Óbvio: Como Trabalhei para Transformar o Tratamento da Infertilidade e Quebrar o Estigma da Infertilidade”. Neste artigo, a Dra. Kelej reflete sobre a sua jornada de liderança na criação e condução do movimento “Fundação Merck Mais do que uma Mãe” e como ela foi além dos desafios imediatos no tratamento da infertilidade para abordar as barreiras sociais, culturais e de comunicação mais profundas que cercam a infertilidade. Ela partilha como essa abordagem ajudou a criar uma mudança cultural mais ampla, além de fortalecer o acesso ao tratamento da infertilidade e desenvolver a capacidade do sistema de saúde.

Para ler o artigo completo e acessar a plataforma, visite:
https://apo-opa.co/4gSmMpQ

A Senadora Dra. Rasha Kelej (aposentada) afirma: “Mudanças duradouras raramente surgem da solução apenas do problema visível. Um líder precisa identificar — e então trabalhar em — as diversas camadas que o envolvem.”

Esta é uma das lições de liderança mais importantes que aprendi ao criar o movimento “Fundação Merck Mais do Que uma Mãe”

Para mim, liderança significava analisar o problema de todos os ângulos. Se não houvesse especialistas treinados, tínhamos que desenvolver capacidade médica. Se o estigma impedia mulheres e casais de buscar atendimento, tínhamos que mudar as percepções. Se a desinformação estava sendo reforçada através de narrativas públicas, tínhamos que engajar e treinar a mídia. Se crenças culturais ou religiosas profundamente enraizadas criassem resistência, tínhamos que entrar nessas conversas com respeito. E se a comunicação convencional em saúde não conseguisse alcançar todos, tínhamos que envolver artistas e comunidades criativas para ajudar a transmitir a mensagem.”

A Dra. Kelej visitou pessoalmente comunidades em toda a África, incluindo áreas rurais, onde testemunhou em primeira mão como a infertilidade podia se tornar uma fonte devastadora de estigma social, particularmente para as mulheres, que muitas vezes eram culpabilizadas, discriminadas ou isoladas por uma condição que talvez não tivesse nada a ver com elas. Ela também encontrou resistência cultural e religiosa ao tratamento de fertilidade em algumas comunidades.

Essas experiências reforçaram a sua compreensão de que transformar os cuidados de fertilidade e quebrar o estigma da infertilidade exigiu trabalho em várias frentes simultaneamente.

A Dra. Kelej partilhou: “Desenvolvemos capacidade médica, oferecendo mais de 800 bolsas de estudo para profissionais de saúde de 42 países como parte do nosso movimento “Mais do que uma Mãe”, incluindo o apoio à formação dos primeiros especialistas locais em fertilidade e embriologistas em muitos países onde essa especialização local não estava disponível anteriormente.”

“Mas eu sabia que treinar apenas médicos nunca seria suficiente. Fizemos parceria com Primeiras-Damas Africanas como Embaixadoras da “Mais do Que uma Mãe” para ajudar a influenciar as comunidades e criar uma mudança cultural muito necessária, envolvemos ministérios, profissionais de saúde, líderes religiosos e comunitários. Juntamente com os Sindicatos de Jornalistas locais, capacitamos jornalistas e profissionais da mídia para comunicar sobre infertilidade de forma precisa, sensível e responsável.” Ela acrescentou ainda.

No artigo, a Dra. Kelej enfatiza que o movimento “Mais do que uma Mãe” foi muito além de um programa de treinamento médico. Sob sua liderança, o foco foi construir um ecossistema que fortalecesse a expertise médica local, ao mesmo tempo em que criou a compreensão e a aceitação social necessárias para que mulheres e casais buscassem e se beneficiassem do tratamento de fertilidade.

O artigo está disponível na plataforma de mentoria e liderança da Dra. Rasha Kelej, “Além do Poder: Liderança, Influência Global e Impacto”, no Substack. Essa plataforma foi lançada para criar um recurso acessível, projectado para inspirar, orientar e apoiar futuros líderes, especialmente mulheres e jovens líderes em África, Ásia e países do Sul Global. A plataforma é acessível a todos, garantindo que aspirantes a líderes de diversas origens possam ter acesso a mentoria valiosa, insights sobre liderança e orientação prática.

Link para a Plataforma de Mentoria e Liderança da Dra. Rasha Kelej: https://apo-opa.co/3SWC8Si

Os artigos podem ser acessados ​​gratuitamente no site da Dra. Rasha Kelej: https://apo-opa.co/46K0x0M

Os links para os artigos também podem ser acessados ​​no site da Fundação Merck: http://www.Merck-Foundation.com

Os links também podem ser acessados ​​nos canais de mídia social da Dra. Rasha Kelej e da Fundação Merck.

Através da sua plataforma de mentoria e liderança, a Dra. Rasha Kelej dedica-se a partilhar os seus 32 anos de conhecimento e experiência para apoiar e orientar pessoas ambiciosas a desbloquearem o seu potencial oculto, alcançarem os seus objectivos profissionais e pessoais e se tornarem os líderes de amanhã.

Para saber mais sobre a jornada da Dra. Rasha Kelej, visite os seus Perfis nas Redes Sociais: Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/46K0Bxy), Facebook  (https://apo-opa.co/4iRTYjW), X (https://apo-opa.co/4igg1kj), e YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4ih54yO).

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Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Merck Foundation.

Contato:
Mehak Handa
Gerente do Programa de Conscientização Comunitária
Telefone: +91 9310087613 / +91 9319606669
E-mail: mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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Chief of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Standby Force Pays Courtesy Call on the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria

Source: APO – Report:

  • The Chief of Staff of the ECOWAS Standby Force (COS ESF), Brigadier General Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, General OO Oluyede on the 3rd of September, 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria.
  • The COS ESF was accompanied by staff officers from the ESF Core Task Force Headquarters and the Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD) of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), of the ECOWAS Commission.

The COS ESF and his entourage were received by the CDS and his Principal Staff Officers of the Defence Headquarters. During the meeting, the COS ESF expressed his appreciation to the CDS for receiving the delegation and conveyed the gratitude of ECOWAS for Nigeria’s continued leadership, commitment, and support towards regional peace and security.

The COS ESF also sought the continued support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly in advancing rapid support to the ECOWAS Standby Force and the establishment and operationalization of the ECOWAS Counter-Terrorism Brigade.

In his remarks, the CDS thanked the COS ESF and his entourage for the visit and reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to supporting the ECOWAS Standby Force and other regional peace and security initiatives.

As a testament to Nigeria continues commitment and support, the CDS on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria promise to donate an 18-seater bus to the ECOWAS Standby Force to enhance their administrative, logistical, and operational activities.

The visit provided an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the ECOWAS Standby Force, particularly in support of regional peace and security objectives.

– on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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