By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
Illustrative image · Asad Photo Maldives · Pexels · Licence PexelsSenegal has recorded 551 cases of diphtheria and 15 deaths as of 8 November 2026, across 64 health districts in 13 regions. Kaolack has the highest total, with 104 cases, ahead of Dakar with 77, according to the Senegalese Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, which stresses the importance of vaccination.
Burundi recorded 2,855 cholera cases between 1 January and 3 November 2026, with active transmission in 13 health districts, according to the World Health Organization in Bujumbura. The disease is affecting north-western Bujumbura and Rumonge in particular, while minister Fidèle Nkezabahizi is calling for a stronger multisectoral response, according to the WHO.
🇧🇮 Burundi · Source: Mali Actu ·
Kébémer health district recorded 642 cumulative cases of acute digestive syndrome by 8 November, 38 more than the previous tally of 604. Health authorities are continuing investigations into possible collective food poisoning, according to the Louga Regional Health Directorate.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Seneweb ·
The commune of Kébémer now has 604 people affected by a disease whose origin remains unknown, according to the latest official tally. Authorities have banned the sale of bagged water and strengthened health checks, while health services report a decline in the number of patients, L’Observateur reports.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Dakaractu ·
Senegalese artist Boubou held a painting workshop on 7 November with pupils of Amadou Diagne Wore elementary school in Dakar, as part of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The children pressed their handprints onto a canvas integrated into his work, in an initiative run by ONE Academy, according to Seneweb.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Seneweb ·
YOG Dakar: Senegal's Lionceaux reach 3x3 basketball finalSenegal qualified for the final of the men's 3x3 basketball tournament at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games by beating Germany 16-15 after overtime on Monday 9 November 2026. The Lionceaux, led by Sacoura Diop's 6 points, will face the winner of Lithuania-Latvia in the final, according to Le Soleil.
Six killed in crash involving two coaches in Burkina FasoA collision between two coaches killed six people on the night of 8 to 9 November 2026 in Ipendo, on Burkina Faso’s national road No. 1. Several seriously injured passengers were rescued by firefighters from Koudougou and taken to health centres in Koudougou and Sabou, according to Les Éditions Sidwaya.The week in Africa
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