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Madagascar Seeks IMF Loan Tranche, Jirama Reform Central
An IMF delegation led by Constant Lonkeng Gouana met with Madagascar's President Rajoelina on April 4th, 2024, to review the country's progress on economic reforms needed to secure a second $101 million loan tranche. Key conditions include a Jirama recovery plan, fuel price adjustments, and budget r...
Madagascar Seeks IMF Loan Tranche, Jirama Reform Central
An IMF delegation led by Constant Lonkeng Gouana met with Madagascar's President Rajoelina on April 4th, 2024, to review the country's progress on economic reforms needed to secure a second $101 million loan tranche. Key conditions include a Jirama recovery plan, fuel price adjustments, and budget r...
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44% Bias Score
Morocco Celebrated as Guest of Honor at Paris Book Festival 2025
The Paris Book Festival 2025 opened with Morocco as the guest of honor, celebrated by French and Moroccan ministers who emphasized their nations' longstanding friendship and shared cultural heritage, particularly the French language and the Mediterranean Sea.
Morocco Celebrated as Guest of Honor at Paris Book Festival 2025
The Paris Book Festival 2025 opened with Morocco as the guest of honor, celebrated by French and Moroccan ministers who emphasized their nations' longstanding friendship and shared cultural heritage, particularly the French language and the Mediterranean Sea.
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16% Bias Score
Fnideq Opens Museum Dedicated to Resistance and Liberation
A new 252 m² museum in Fnideq, Morocco, costing over 2.6 million dirhams, opened Thursday, preserving the memory of resistance and liberation, funded through a partnership of several organizations, aiming to educate younger generations and promote cultural tourism.
Fnideq Opens Museum Dedicated to Resistance and Liberation
A new 252 m² museum in Fnideq, Morocco, costing over 2.6 million dirhams, opened Thursday, preserving the memory of resistance and liberation, funded through a partnership of several organizations, aiming to educate younger generations and promote cultural tourism.
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44% Bias Score
Angola Nears Completion of Mine Clearance in Two Provinces
Angola's National Agency for Mine Action (ANAM) anticipates Benguela and Huambo provinces will receive mine-free zone certifications this year, following the near-completion of clearance efforts across 975 minefields nationwide, requiring an estimated $240 million in funding.
Angola Nears Completion of Mine Clearance in Two Provinces
Angola's National Agency for Mine Action (ANAM) anticipates Benguela and Huambo provinces will receive mine-free zone certifications this year, following the near-completion of clearance efforts across 975 minefields nationwide, requiring an estimated $240 million in funding.
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40% Bias Score
UNECA Study Tour Promotes Southern Africa's Automotive SEZs
A UNECA-led study tour in South Africa (March 25-27, 2025) examined Special Economic Zones' (SEZs) role in boosting Southern Africa's automotive value chains, involving Namibian, Lesotho, and South African stakeholders, focusing on utilizing Africa's raw materials and integrating SMEs.
UNECA Study Tour Promotes Southern Africa's Automotive SEZs
A UNECA-led study tour in South Africa (March 25-27, 2025) examined Special Economic Zones' (SEZs) role in boosting Southern Africa's automotive value chains, involving Namibian, Lesotho, and South African stakeholders, focusing on utilizing Africa's raw materials and integrating SMEs.
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24% Bias Score
Goma's Economy Crumbles Under M23 Rebellion
The M23 rebellion's occupation of Goma since January has crippled the city's economy, causing a 40-50% revenue drop in hotels, 75-80% in some restaurants, mass layoffs, and widespread economic hardship due to the airport and bank closures.
Goma's Economy Crumbles Under M23 Rebellion
The M23 rebellion's occupation of Goma since January has crippled the city's economy, causing a 40-50% revenue drop in hotels, 75-80% in some restaurants, mass layoffs, and widespread economic hardship due to the airport and bank closures.
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64% Bias Score
Maseera Acquires Egyptian Fintech Platform ADVA
Maseera Holding acquired the Egyptian BNPL platform ADVA to expand its financial services, leveraging ADVA's technology and data analytics for regional growth; ADVA is seeking Egypt's first digital consumer credit license.
Maseera Acquires Egyptian Fintech Platform ADVA
Maseera Holding acquired the Egyptian BNPL platform ADVA to expand its financial services, leveraging ADVA's technology and data analytics for regional growth; ADVA is seeking Egypt's first digital consumer credit license.
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44% Bias Score
African Tech Funding Dips 8.4% in Q1 2025 Amidst Global Capital Constraints
African tech startups raised $284 million in Q1 2025, down 8.4% year-on-year, following a 50%+ funding drop in 2024 to $1.1 billion due to global capital constraints; largest Q1 2025 deals went to LemFi (Nigeria), Naked (South Africa), and Gozem (Togo).
African Tech Funding Dips 8.4% in Q1 2025 Amidst Global Capital Constraints
African tech startups raised $284 million in Q1 2025, down 8.4% year-on-year, following a 50%+ funding drop in 2024 to $1.1 billion due to global capital constraints; largest Q1 2025 deals went to LemFi (Nigeria), Naked (South Africa), and Gozem (Togo).
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40% Bias Score
African Mining: Opportunities and Challenges in the Context of Critical Minerals
A recent AFD-organized webinaire highlighted the opportunities and challenges of Africa's expanding mining sector, focusing on 'critical' minerals and other valuable resources. Experts discussed the AfCFTA's potential, governance issues, environmental concerns, and the need for better resource trans...
African Mining: Opportunities and Challenges in the Context of Critical Minerals
A recent AFD-organized webinaire highlighted the opportunities and challenges of Africa's expanding mining sector, focusing on 'critical' minerals and other valuable resources. Experts discussed the AfCFTA's potential, governance issues, environmental concerns, and the need for better resource trans...
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40% Bias Score
Algeria Launches $27 Million Cork Oak Forest Rehabilitation Project
Algeria is implementing a $27 million, 5-year project to rehabilitate cork oak forests (22,500 hectares) across three regions, aiming to create 60 SMEs and promote sustainable forest management practices, supported by the FAO and the Global Environment Facility.
Algeria Launches $27 Million Cork Oak Forest Rehabilitation Project
Algeria is implementing a $27 million, 5-year project to rehabilitate cork oak forests (22,500 hectares) across three regions, aiming to create 60 SMEs and promote sustainable forest management practices, supported by the FAO and the Global Environment Facility.
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52% Bias Score
Angola's PRODESI Program Invests 362 Billion Kwanzas in Malanje Projects
The PRODESI program approved 292 projects totaling 362 billion kwanzas in Malanje, Angola, focusing on agriculture, services, and industry, making it the second-largest recipient after Luanda, aiming to bolster domestic production and reduce import dependence.
Angola's PRODESI Program Invests 362 Billion Kwanzas in Malanje Projects
The PRODESI program approved 292 projects totaling 362 billion kwanzas in Malanje, Angola, focusing on agriculture, services, and industry, making it the second-largest recipient after Luanda, aiming to bolster domestic production and reduce import dependence.
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44% Bias Score
M23 Reopens Goma Bank, Challenging Kinshasa's Control
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, reopened the CADECO bank in Goma on March 26th, installing new leadership to control finances in the occupied territories, amidst a severe economic crisis caused by the group's actions and the closure of other financial institutions.
M23 Reopens Goma Bank, Challenging Kinshasa's Control
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, reopened the CADECO bank in Goma on March 26th, installing new leadership to control finances in the occupied territories, amidst a severe economic crisis caused by the group's actions and the closure of other financial institutions.
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40% Bias Score
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