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EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
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40% Bias Score
Gambian Government Disputes Afrobarometer Survey Showing Widespread Disapproval
The Gambian government refutes a recent Afrobarometer survey showing 77% of Gambians disapprove of its performance, citing methodological flaws and highlighting achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, youth development, and economic growth, including a projected 5.8% GDP growth in 2024 and incre...
Gambian Government Disputes Afrobarometer Survey Showing Widespread Disapproval
The Gambian government refutes a recent Afrobarometer survey showing 77% of Gambians disapprove of its performance, citing methodological flaws and highlighting achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, youth development, and economic growth, including a projected 5.8% GDP growth in 2024 and incre...
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56% Bias Score
West African Military Juntas Intensify Pressure on Gold Mining Companies
Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea are aggressively increasing pressure on mining companies, demanding higher taxes and payments to boost state finances, amidst accusations of corporate self-interest and concerns about transparency in resource management.
West African Military Juntas Intensify Pressure on Gold Mining Companies
Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea are aggressively increasing pressure on mining companies, demanding higher taxes and payments to boost state finances, amidst accusations of corporate self-interest and concerns about transparency in resource management.
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32% Bias Score
Algeria Arrests Six on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges
Six individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Illizi, Algeria on December 30th, 2024, for terrorism-related activities, resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 million Pregabalin pills, weapons, and communication equipment.
Algeria Arrests Six on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges
Six individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Illizi, Algeria on December 30th, 2024, for terrorism-related activities, resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 million Pregabalin pills, weapons, and communication equipment.
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52% Bias Score
Major Drug Bust at Moroccan Border
Moroccan security forces seized 3.575 tonnes of cannabis resin hidden in a truck carrying frozen fish at the El Guerguerat border crossing near Dakhla on Monday, arresting a 29-year-old Moroccan driver.
Major Drug Bust at Moroccan Border
Moroccan security forces seized 3.575 tonnes of cannabis resin hidden in a truck carrying frozen fish at the El Guerguerat border crossing near Dakhla on Monday, arresting a 29-year-old Moroccan driver.
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36% Bias Score
New ANAPI Leadership in DRC Aims to Boost Investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo's National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) welcomed new leadership on December 30th, 2024, following Presidential Ordinance 24/109 of December 16th, 2024, with Rachel Pungu Luamba as the new Director General, aiming to revitalize the agency and attrac...
New ANAPI Leadership in DRC Aims to Boost Investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo's National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) welcomed new leadership on December 30th, 2024, following Presidential Ordinance 24/109 of December 16th, 2024, with Rachel Pungu Luamba as the new Director General, aiming to revitalize the agency and attrac...
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60% Bias Score
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
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68% Bias Score
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Biya's Expected Re-election Bid in Cameroon
Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya, in power for 42 years, is expected to run for re-election in October 2023, despite health concerns and the absence of a designated successor within his ruling party, the RDPC, due to traditional power dynamics and fear of reprisals.
Biya's Expected Re-election Bid in Cameroon
Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya, in power for 42 years, is expected to run for re-election in October 2023, despite health concerns and the absence of a designated successor within his ruling party, the RDPC, due to traditional power dynamics and fear of reprisals.
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64% Bias Score
Biya's Potential 2025 Candidacy in Cameroon Confirmed by Ruling Party Official
Cameroon's Minister of State, Jacques Fame Ndongo, declared on December 29th that President Paul Biya can legally run for reelection in 2025, citing the constitution and the ruling RDPC party's support, despite calls for him to step down due to his age (nearly 92).
Biya's Potential 2025 Candidacy in Cameroon Confirmed by Ruling Party Official
Cameroon's Minister of State, Jacques Fame Ndongo, declared on December 29th that President Paul Biya can legally run for reelection in 2025, citing the constitution and the ruling RDPC party's support, despite calls for him to step down due to his age (nearly 92).
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56% Bias Score
2025 Finance Bill Passed in Expedited Session
The 2025 initial finance bill (LFI 2025) was adopted on December 28th, 2024, by 140 deputies without debate due to time constraints following recent elections; it projects CFAF 5,014.3 billion in revenue and CFAF 6,614.8 billion in expenditure, aiming for an 8.8% GDP growth and 7.08% deficit.
2025 Finance Bill Passed in Expedited Session
The 2025 initial finance bill (LFI 2025) was adopted on December 28th, 2024, by 140 deputies without debate due to time constraints following recent elections; it projects CFAF 5,014.3 billion in revenue and CFAF 6,614.8 billion in expenditure, aiming for an 8.8% GDP growth and 7.08% deficit.
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32% Bias Score
Rodrigues Artist Stelio PierreLouis Wins Awards, Unveils New Song and Musical
Rodrigues artist Jean Stelio PierreLouis, 34, won Train 2 Gain and Regional Assembly awards for his multidisciplinary work, including a new reggae song, "Telman Dou," and a musical comedy, "Avan Ler," promoting youth health. He plans future projects focusing on artistic coaching and community engage...
Rodrigues Artist Stelio PierreLouis Wins Awards, Unveils New Song and Musical
Rodrigues artist Jean Stelio PierreLouis, 34, won Train 2 Gain and Regional Assembly awards for his multidisciplinary work, including a new reggae song, "Telman Dou," and a musical comedy, "Avan Ler," promoting youth health. He plans future projects focusing on artistic coaching and community engage...
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36% Bias Score
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