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**Abdallah Hamdok et le Gouvernement Kenyan Signent un Accord de Paix Historique pour le Soudan**

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Dans un effort significatif pour mettre fin à des décennies de conflit et de violence au Soudan, l'ancien Premier ministre soudanais Abdallah Hamdok a récemment signé un accord de paix avec le gouvernement kenyan. Cette initiative marque une étape cruciale vers la stabilisation du Soudan et la promotion d'un gouvernement civil. ### Les Efforts de Hamdok pour la Paix Depuis son arrivée au pouvoir, Abdallah Hamdok s'est distingué par son engagement indéfectible en faveur de la paix et de la réconciliation au Soudan. En signant cet accord de paix avec le Kenya, Hamdok montre une fois de plus sa détermination à trouver des solutions durables aux conflits qui ont ravagé son pays. L'accord vise à désamorcer les tensions, à encourager le dialogue entre les parties belligérantes et à créer un environnement propice à la gouvernance civile. ### Un Impact Significatif pour Sauver des Vies La signature de cet accord de paix a des implications profondes pour la population soudanaise...

UAE releases new Falcon AI model to challenge Meta, OpenAI

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  A research arm of the Abu Dhabi government has released an updated version of Falcon, its artificial intelligence model, that a senior official said outperforms rivals and proves the emirate is a “serious player” in the global AI race.   Falcon is a large language model like OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Gemini — computing systems that power chatbots, image generators and other generative AI tools. First launched in 2023, Falcon is open-source, which means its code is shared widely. Its new version, Falcon 2 11B, is more powerful than the latest comparable open-source model from Meta Platforms Inc. and is on par with Gemini by some metrics, according to the Technology Innovation Institute, or TII, the Abu Dhabi group behind Falcon. “We were able to achieve way higher performance than a lot of the bigger guys,” Faisal Al Bannai, the secretary general of the Advanced Technology Research Council, the government entity that funds TII, said in an interview. “And at a fraction of thei...

Chair of NATO Military Committee visits Mauritania

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  From 1 to 3 May 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited long-standing NATO Partner Mauritania. Here he was received by the President of Mauritania, His Excellency Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Minister of Defence Hanena Ould Sidi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Yahya Saaid, Deputy Chief of Defence Brigadier General Vall Rayess and Chief of the Air Force Brigadier General Ould Cheikh Ould Boyda. All discussions focused on how NATO and Mauritania can boost their cooperation. This is part of a larger effort by NATO, to strengthen its Partnerships in the South. During a meeting with the Mauritanian military leadership, Admiral Bauer had the opportunity to discuss the country’s national approach to terrorism and cross-border crimes, two threats also faced by Allied nations. “When it comes to security, there is no such thing as local. The threats we face are global and interconnected”, stated the NATO Chair of the Military Committee. “This is wh...

Four Years of Ghazouani's Rule: Achievements and Prospects in Education Sector

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Since assuming office in 2020, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has made significant strides in advancing the education sector in Mauritania. With a focus on infrastructure development and accessibility, his administration has undertaken various initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education across the country. One of the notable achievements during Ghazouani's presidency is the construction of 32 primary schools, providing essential educational infrastructure to underserved communities. Additionally, the establishment of 59 secondary education institutions has expanded access to higher levels of learning, laying the foundation for academic excellence among Mauritanian youth. Recognizing the importance of early childhood education, the government has prioritized the construction of 12 kindergartens in rural areas, ensuring that children receive a solid educational foundation from an early age. Furthermore, the refurbishment of 28 educational institutions in the capital cit...