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Following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in April, the appointment of a ‘sovereign council’ may improve the country’s socio-economic woes through political stability. Sudan’s new Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, has assigned 18 members of his cabinet to facilitate a shift from authoritarianism towards democratization. This government will lead a three-year transition under a deal between the milRead More

What is menstrual hygiene? Menstrual hygiene products (also known as feminine hygiene products) are personal care products used by girls and women during menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other bodily functions related to the vulva and vagina. These products are either disposable or reusable.  Disposable products include sanitary napkins (American English) or sanitary towels (British English), tampons, and pantyliRead More

We have been operational in Guinea-Bissau for just over a year on a seasonal basis. However, at the beginning of 2019, the decision was taken to establish a permanent base in the country with the setting up of a new office in the capital: Bissau. In early July 2019, His Excellency, George Hodgson, the British Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau visited the new Vallis office. He had the opportunity to meet staff aRead More