MEDI1TV Afrique : Presse Afrique - 08/11/2024
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00:00Let's start in Gabon, the referendum campaign for a constitutional project has begun in
00:17view of the vote scheduled for November 16, 2024.
00:21This is what Press Africa tells us, this project that proposes a presidential regime with a
00:27once-renewable 7-year mandate arouses mixed reactions among the population.
00:34Political personalities such as Roger Abesolo criticize the text for its potential to
00:40establish a strong man instead of a solid institution, while others such as
00:46Florenté Moussavou call for a vote yes for the future of the country.
00:50The referendum also marks the first electoral test for the military in power since
00:56the coup d'état of 2023, written in its Press Africa columns.
01:00South Africa has decided to temporarily close its main point of passage with Mozambique,
01:07the post of Lebombo, due to security incidents reported.
01:12According to BNV TV, which gives the information, this decision was taken to protect travelers
01:18and merchants from violent demonstrations in Resa Nangarsia, which have led to
01:24destruction.
01:25South African authorities are collaborating with their Mozambican counterpart to monitor
01:31the situation and consider a rapid reopening.
01:34In the meantime, alternative routes are recommended to cross the border.
01:39All security reports the newspaper online.
01:43Let's talk now about the opening yesterday in the Senegalese capital of the 15th edition
01:49of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art, Dakar.
01:53This event will last until December 7, informs Africom.
01:58One of the biggest meetings of African art, the Biennale attracts collectors, art critics
02:05and enthusiasts from all over the world.
02:07The event celebrates the richness and diversity of the artistic creation of the continent.
02:12Placed under the theme of resilience, this event highlights the challenges faced by
02:18African artists, especially in matters of social justice and the environment, reports
02:23the newspaper online.
02:24Nearly 70 international artists will exhibit their works celebrating the diversity and
02:31the richness of the artistic creation of the continent.
02:34In Kenya, drones are now used in the Kisumu county to deliver treatments
02:40against HIV and screening kits in isolated villages.
02:44Information from Africa News, this innovative method allows to avoid delays caused by
02:51degraded road infrastructure and difficult weather conditions, increasing
02:57quick access to care.
02:59Patients living with HIV thus benefit from a delivery in 15 to 45 minutes,
03:06essential to maintain effective treatment and avoid viral resistance.
03:11This project, supported by the Elton John Foundation, aims to improve the health of young people
03:17by facilitating access to North African HIV care.
03:21Let's finish this press release in Togo.
03:25The Togolese government announced that coffee production has doubled in 10 years,
03:29from 10,950 tons in 2013 to 27,336 tons in 2023.
03:37This positive trend is accompanied by an ambitious goal of producing 50,000 tons by 2030,
03:44informs the African Press Agency.
03:47Coffee exports have also experienced a significant increase, reaching 3,500 tons
03:53during the 2022-2023 campaign, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year.
03:59This growth, notes the source, is attributed to efforts aimed at improving infrastructure
04:06and agricultural management in the sector.
04:09This is the end of this round of the African Press.
04:12Thank you for following it.