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.
Progress
24% 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
Congo's Oil Debt Reduced to \$16M After Government Reconciliation
The Congolese government certified \$16,043,984 USD in net losses owed to oil companies, a significant decrease from past years, due to improved controls on oil pricing and revenue collection, following a reconciliation process involving government and private stakeholders.
Congo's Oil Debt Reduced to \$16M After Government Reconciliation
The Congolese government certified \$16,043,984 USD in net losses owed to oil companies, a significant decrease from past years, due to improved controls on oil pricing and revenue collection, following a reconciliation process involving government and private stakeholders.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Mauritius NGOs Celebrate Christmas with Inclusive Events and Aid Initiatives
Several Mauritian NGOs, including U-Link & Down Syndrome Association, Yeshua Fellowship, and Taba'iyya, organized Christmas celebrations and aid initiatives, providing three days of inclusive events, distributing necessities to families, and collecting donations for food and school supplies.
Mauritius NGOs Celebrate Christmas with Inclusive Events and Aid Initiatives
Several Mauritian NGOs, including U-Link & Down Syndrome Association, Yeshua Fellowship, and Taba'iyya, organized Christmas celebrations and aid initiatives, providing three days of inclusive events, distributing necessities to families, and collecting donations for food and school supplies.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
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44% Bias Score
CEMAC Leaders Agree on Urgent Economic Reforms to Avert Collapse
CEMAC leaders in Yaoundé agreed on urgent economic reforms to avoid collapse, focusing on strengthening reserves, controlling inflation, repatriating revenues, and diversifying economies to counter underperformance and weak reforms.
CEMAC Leaders Agree on Urgent Economic Reforms to Avert Collapse
CEMAC leaders in Yaoundé agreed on urgent economic reforms to avoid collapse, focusing on strengthening reserves, controlling inflation, repatriating revenues, and diversifying economies to counter underperformance and weak reforms.
Progress
40% 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
Algeria Invests 906 Billion Dinars in Water Infrastructure
Algeria's government invested 906 billion dinars in water infrastructure over the past five years, including desalination plants, wells, and wastewater treatment, resulting in 98% of the population having access to potable water.
Algeria Invests 906 Billion Dinars in Water Infrastructure
Algeria's government invested 906 billion dinars in water infrastructure over the past five years, including desalination plants, wells, and wastewater treatment, resulting in 98% of the population having access to potable water.
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40% Bias Score
SODAV Distributes 228 Million CFA Francs in Copyright Payments to Senegalese Artists
On December 24, 2024, Senegal's SODAV distributed 228,589,157 CFA francs in copyright and neighboring rights to artists, allocating 121,398,000 CFA francs for lyrical performance rights, over 90 million CFA francs for religious digital rights, and over 17 million CFA francs for radio and dramatic ri...
SODAV Distributes 228 Million CFA Francs in Copyright Payments to Senegalese Artists
On December 24, 2024, Senegal's SODAV distributed 228,589,157 CFA francs in copyright and neighboring rights to artists, allocating 121,398,000 CFA francs for lyrical performance rights, over 90 million CFA francs for religious digital rights, and over 17 million CFA francs for radio and dramatic ri...
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36% Bias Score
2025-2026 AFCON: Morocco to Host Delayed Tournament
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 24 teams including defending champion Ivory Coast and Senegal, but notably excluding Ghana; the tournament is expected to break viewership records.
2025-2026 AFCON: Morocco to Host Delayed Tournament
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 24 teams including defending champion Ivory Coast and Senegal, but notably excluding Ghana; the tournament is expected to break viewership records.
Progress
40% Bias Score
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals from Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium in September 2023, accusing the company of using conflict minerals mined in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, allegations Apple denies, triggering a major legal and geopolitical dispu...
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals from Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium in September 2023, accusing the company of using conflict minerals mined in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, allegations Apple denies, triggering a major legal and geopolitical dispu...
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56% Bias Score
CEMAC Economic Growth Projected at 2.7% in 2024
The CEMAC's economic growth is projected to rise to 2.7% in 2024 from 2% in 2023, driven by improvements in non-oil sectors, while inflation will ease to 4.4%. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged due to remaining economic vulnerabilities.
CEMAC Economic Growth Projected at 2.7% in 2024
The CEMAC's economic growth is projected to rise to 2.7% in 2024 from 2% in 2023, driven by improvements in non-oil sectors, while inflation will ease to 4.4%. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged due to remaining economic vulnerabilities.
Progress
32% Bias Score