GIZ Partnership Boosts Ethiopian Private Sector, Generates €1 Billion in Turnover
In Ethiopia, a partnership between GIZ, the Ethiopian government, and the private sector has yielded positive results, including over €1 billion in annual turnover for Ethiopian textile and apparel businesses after GIZ facilitated a visit from 22 international buyers.
GIZ Partnership Boosts Ethiopian Private Sector, Generates €1 Billion in Turnover
In Ethiopia, a partnership between GIZ, the Ethiopian government, and the private sector has yielded positive results, including over €1 billion in annual turnover for Ethiopian textile and apparel businesses after GIZ facilitated a visit from 22 international buyers.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Madagascar Launches New Financial Inclusion Strategy
Madagascar launched the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (SNIM) 2024-2028 on Friday, aiming to increase formal financial service usage to over 50% of adults and 25% of MSMEs by 2028 through financial education, improved access, digital innovation, and regulatory strengthening, focusing on v...
Madagascar Launches New Financial Inclusion Strategy
Madagascar launched the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (SNIM) 2024-2028 on Friday, aiming to increase formal financial service usage to over 50% of adults and 25% of MSMEs by 2028 through financial education, improved access, digital innovation, and regulatory strengthening, focusing on v...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Reports Significant Progress in Development and Peace
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party claims major strides in inclusive development and peace, resolving conflicts through dialogue, achieving wheat self-sufficiency, boosting manufacturing and tourism, and improving public services; however, long-term sustainability requires addressing remaining challenges.
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Reports Significant Progress in Development and Peace
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party claims major strides in inclusive development and peace, resolving conflicts through dialogue, achieving wheat self-sufficiency, boosting manufacturing and tourism, and improving public services; however, long-term sustainability requires addressing remaining challenges.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Successful Oromia Consultations Advance Ethiopia's National Reconciliation
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) successfully completed consultations in Oromia, compiling an agenda for national reconciliation after a process that involved over 7,000 participants, including representatives from recently pacified armed groups, from December 15, 2024.
Successful Oromia Consultations Advance Ethiopia's National Reconciliation
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) successfully completed consultations in Oromia, compiling an agenda for national reconciliation after a process that involved over 7,000 participants, including representatives from recently pacified armed groups, from December 15, 2024.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Algeria Launches Phase Two of Investment Reforms, Targeting 20,000 Projects
Algeria's Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) launched phase two of its investment reforms, aiming to attract 20,000 investment projects in five years by improving its one-stop shop, land allocation, and collaboration with local authorities.
Algeria Launches Phase Two of Investment Reforms, Targeting 20,000 Projects
Algeria's Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) launched phase two of its investment reforms, aiming to attract 20,000 investment projects in five years by improving its one-stop shop, land allocation, and collaboration with local authorities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Officials Sentenced for Embezzling Displacement Aid
A Burkina Faso court sentenced four officials to 6–15 years in prison for embezzling \$4.2 million in funds for internally displaced people; the ringleader received 15 years and a \$9.3 million fine, with asset confiscation.
Burkina Faso Officials Sentenced for Embezzling Displacement Aid
A Burkina Faso court sentenced four officials to 6–15 years in prison for embezzling \$4.2 million in funds for internally displaced people; the ringleader received 15 years and a \$9.3 million fine, with asset confiscation.
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24% Bias Score
French Q3 2024 Finance Law: 57.58 Billion Payment Credit Increase
During Q3 2024, payment credits under the 2024 Finance Law (LFI) increased by 57.58 billion to 5,859.14 billion due to credit deferrals for internally-funded capital expenditures; this involved spending shifts across goods/services, transfers, and investments, alongside a 34.5% execution rate for fo...
French Q3 2024 Finance Law: 57.58 Billion Payment Credit Increase
During Q3 2024, payment credits under the 2024 Finance Law (LFI) increased by 57.58 billion to 5,859.14 billion due to credit deferrals for internally-funded capital expenditures; this involved spending shifts across goods/services, transfers, and investments, alongside a 34.5% execution rate for fo...
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20% Bias Score
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
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16% Bias Score
AES Nations to Leave ECOWAS by June 2025"
Following an ultimatum, three AES nations announced their intention to leave ECOWAS by June 2025, while maintaining some cooperation, sparking concerns about regional stability and economic integration.
AES Nations to Leave ECOWAS by June 2025"
Following an ultimatum, three AES nations announced their intention to leave ECOWAS by June 2025, while maintaining some cooperation, sparking concerns about regional stability and economic integration.
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48% Bias Score
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
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44% Bias Score
Sudan Relocates Industries to Counter RSF Attacks
Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Jaber announced in Port Sudan a government strategy to relocate Sudanese industries outside the conflict zones to support exports and counter the impact of RSF attacks on the nation's industrial capacity during the first Sudanese Economic Future Forum.
Sudan Relocates Industries to Counter RSF Attacks
Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Jaber announced in Port Sudan a government strategy to relocate Sudanese industries outside the conflict zones to support exports and counter the impact of RSF attacks on the nation's industrial capacity during the first Sudanese Economic Future Forum.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Tunisia Announces Sweeping Energy Reforms to Boost Sovereignty
The Tunisian government announced sweeping energy reforms on Tuesday, including legal overhauls, administrative improvements, and investment incentives to achieve energy independence and transition to renewable sources by 2035.
Tunisia Announces Sweeping Energy Reforms to Boost Sovereignty
The Tunisian government announced sweeping energy reforms on Tuesday, including legal overhauls, administrative improvements, and investment incentives to achieve energy independence and transition to renewable sources by 2035.
Progress
36% Bias Score