Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Kinshasa Power Outage and Guinea's Healthcare Reforms
A power station fire in Kinshasa, DR Congo, caused a temporary power outage on December 21, 2024, while in Guinea, President Doumbouya was honored for his ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at universal health coverage.
Kinshasa Power Outage and Guinea's Healthcare Reforms
A power station fire in Kinshasa, DR Congo, caused a temporary power outage on December 21, 2024, while in Guinea, President Doumbouya was honored for his ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at universal health coverage.
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4% Bias Score
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Senegal and Gambia Strengthen Economic Ties at Banjul Forum
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Gambia's Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow co-chaired the second Senegal-Gambian Economic Forum in Banjul on December 20, 2024, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and increasing trade from \$19.5 million (117 billion FCFA) to \$83.3 million (...
Senegal and Gambia Strengthen Economic Ties at Banjul Forum
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Gambia's Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow co-chaired the second Senegal-Gambian Economic Forum in Banjul on December 20, 2024, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and increasing trade from \$19.5 million (117 billion FCFA) to \$83.3 million (...
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48% Bias Score
Angola to Face Lesotho in CHAN 2025 Qualifiers
Angola's national football team will face Lesotho in a two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifier, with the first leg in Durban, South Africa on December 16th and the return leg in Luanda on December 28th; Angola seeks its fifth CHAN appearance.
Angola to Face Lesotho in CHAN 2025 Qualifiers
Angola's national football team will face Lesotho in a two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifier, with the first leg in Durban, South Africa on December 16th and the return leg in Luanda on December 28th; Angola seeks its fifth CHAN appearance.
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36% Bias Score
Five Young Stars to Watch at the 2025 AFCON
Five young African footballers—Lamine Camara (Senegal), Karim Konate (Ivory Coast), Aman Allah Memmiche (Tunisia), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast), and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)—are set to make their mark at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, showcasing their talent on a continental s...
Five Young Stars to Watch at the 2025 AFCON
Five young African footballers—Lamine Camara (Senegal), Karim Konate (Ivory Coast), Aman Allah Memmiche (Tunisia), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast), and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)—are set to make their mark at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, showcasing their talent on a continental s...
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12% Bias Score
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
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44% Bias Score
Ziguinchor's Paradox: Abundant Rainfall, Severe Water Shortage
Despite abundant rainfall, Ziguinchor, Senegal, faces a severe potable water shortage affecting island communities in Bignona and Oussouye, forcing residents to travel great distances, highlighting infrastructure and governance issues, while urban areas have functioning systems.
Ziguinchor's Paradox: Abundant Rainfall, Severe Water Shortage
Despite abundant rainfall, Ziguinchor, Senegal, faces a severe potable water shortage affecting island communities in Bignona and Oussouye, forcing residents to travel great distances, highlighting infrastructure and governance issues, while urban areas have functioning systems.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Water Access Protests in Senegal: High Costs and Quality Concerns"
In the Kaolack and Kaffrine regions of Senegal, despite 98.41% reported access to potable water, 1.5 million users face water cuts, high costs (50,000-90,000 FCFA connection fees, 5000 FCFA average bills), and quality concerns due to the transfer of borehole management from local associations to far...
Water Access Protests in Senegal: High Costs and Quality Concerns"
In the Kaolack and Kaffrine regions of Senegal, despite 98.41% reported access to potable water, 1.5 million users face water cuts, high costs (50,000-90,000 FCFA connection fees, 5000 FCFA average bills), and quality concerns due to the transfer of borehole management from local associations to far...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Bank of Maurice Implements Short-Term Measures to Combat Currency Market Instability and Black Market in Mauritius
The Bank of Maurice (BoM) announced short-term measures to curb currency market irregularities and combat a growing black market, including regulating brokers, prohibiting unauthorized trading by FSC permit holders, and banning peer-to-peer currency transactions; the BoM injected Rs 225 billion betw...
Bank of Maurice Implements Short-Term Measures to Combat Currency Market Instability and Black Market in Mauritius
The Bank of Maurice (BoM) announced short-term measures to curb currency market irregularities and combat a growing black market, including regulating brokers, prohibiting unauthorized trading by FSC permit holders, and banning peer-to-peer currency transactions; the BoM injected Rs 225 billion betw...
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44% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Progress
24% Bias Score