Madagascar Parliamentarian Arrested for Tortoise Trafficking
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Christmas Eve, a parliamentarian, an advisor, and three assistants were arrested for trafficking 112 protected tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides and Radiata), prompting calls for stricter environmental law enforcement and highlighting corruption concerns.
Madagascar Parliamentarian Arrested for Tortoise Trafficking
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Christmas Eve, a parliamentarian, an advisor, and three assistants were arrested for trafficking 112 protected tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides and Radiata), prompting calls for stricter environmental law enforcement and highlighting corruption concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Tunisian Recycling Plant Reduces Construction Costs, Tackles Waste
REG- Respect environnement Group Tunisie" recycles 1000 tons of construction and demolition waste daily in Ezzahra, transforming it into cheaper road materials; the company plans to expand nationally and internationally, tackling Tunisia's 13 million tons of annual construction waste.
Tunisian Recycling Plant Reduces Construction Costs, Tackles Waste
REG- Respect environnement Group Tunisie" recycles 1000 tons of construction and demolition waste daily in Ezzahra, transforming it into cheaper road materials; the company plans to expand nationally and internationally, tackling Tunisia's 13 million tons of annual construction waste.
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44% Bias Score
Benguela Eye Center Treats 55,000 Patients in 2024, Expands Services
The Benguela Ophthalmological Center in Angola treated 55,000 patients in 2024, performing 3,600 cataract surgeries monthly, expanding services to children and offering free glaucoma surgeries, significantly impacting eye care access across Angola and neighboring countries.
Benguela Eye Center Treats 55,000 Patients in 2024, Expands Services
The Benguela Ophthalmological Center in Angola treated 55,000 patients in 2024, performing 3,600 cataract surgeries monthly, expanding services to children and offering free glaucoma surgeries, significantly impacting eye care access across Angola and neighboring countries.
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32% Bias Score
Convergent Policy Plans in Senegal: Addressing Social and Economic Challenges
Five Senegalese Prime Ministers since 2012 have presented strategic plans converging on social inclusion, economic revival, and infrastructure modernization, despite differing political affiliations, highlighting initiatives such as the Family Security Exchange and significant investments in educati...
Convergent Policy Plans in Senegal: Addressing Social and Economic Challenges
Five Senegalese Prime Ministers since 2012 have presented strategic plans converging on social inclusion, economic revival, and infrastructure modernization, despite differing political affiliations, highlighting initiatives such as the Family Security Exchange and significant investments in educati...
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40% Bias Score
Gabon's Political Leadership Faces Demands for Urgent Action to Address Basic Needs
Gabonese citizens face significant challenges including food insecurity, poor infrastructure, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare, while politicians fail to address these basic needs, demanding a swift return to constitutional order with presidential elections in February 2025.
Gabon's Political Leadership Faces Demands for Urgent Action to Address Basic Needs
Gabonese citizens face significant challenges including food insecurity, poor infrastructure, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare, while politicians fail to address these basic needs, demanding a swift return to constitutional order with presidential elections in February 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone
A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.
Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone
A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.
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52% Bias Score
Sudan Accuses International Organizations of Conspiracy to Dismantle the Country
Sudan's Minister of Culture and Information accused international and regional organizations of conspiring to dismantle the country, citing unfulfilled funding pledges and support for rebel groups during a Port Sudan press conference on Sunday.
Sudan Accuses International Organizations of Conspiracy to Dismantle the Country
Sudan's Minister of Culture and Information accused international and regional organizations of conspiring to dismantle the country, citing unfulfilled funding pledges and support for rebel groups during a Port Sudan press conference on Sunday.
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68% Bias Score
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
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40% Bias Score
West and Central Africa: Political and Security Challenges in 2024
West and Central Africa faced multiple challenges in 2024, including accusations of rebel training against Ivory Coast, ongoing conflict in the DRC prompting US intervention, and various elections across the region.
West and Central Africa: Political and Security Challenges in 2024
West and Central Africa faced multiple challenges in 2024, including accusations of rebel training against Ivory Coast, ongoing conflict in the DRC prompting US intervention, and various elections across the region.
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28% Bias Score
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
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40% Bias Score
Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Congo's Ruling Party Urges Economic Reforms Amidst Global Slowdown
The Congolese Labor Party's (PCT) political bureau, meeting December 26-27 in Brazzaville, urged the Congolese government to implement economic and financial reforms to address the country's challenging economic situation caused by global slowdowns and insufficient economic diversification, impactin...
Congo's Ruling Party Urges Economic Reforms Amidst Global Slowdown
The Congolese Labor Party's (PCT) political bureau, meeting December 26-27 in Brazzaville, urged the Congolese government to implement economic and financial reforms to address the country's challenging economic situation caused by global slowdowns and insufficient economic diversification, impactin...
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36% Bias Score