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
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
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria's HIV/AIDS Progress: Challenges and Strategies
Nigeria confronts a significant HIV/AIDS epidemic, with 1,400 new infections and 50,000 AIDS-related deaths weekly in 2023; however, 90% of those diagnosed are on ART, showing progress towards UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, although challenges in funding and stigma persist.
Nigeria's HIV/AIDS Progress: Challenges and Strategies
Nigeria confronts a significant HIV/AIDS epidemic, with 1,400 new infections and 50,000 AIDS-related deaths weekly in 2023; however, 90% of those diagnosed are on ART, showing progress towards UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, although challenges in funding and stigma persist.
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20% Bias Score
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
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44% Bias Score
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
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40% Bias Score
Bloomberg Ranks Africa's Richest: Rupert Tops Dangote in 2024
The 2024 Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks Johann Rupert of South Africa as Africa's wealthiest person with a net worth of $14.3 billion, followed by Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at $13.4 billion, highlighting the impact of global and regional economic factors on their fortunes.
Bloomberg Ranks Africa's Richest: Rupert Tops Dangote in 2024
The 2024 Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks Johann Rupert of South Africa as Africa's wealthiest person with a net worth of $14.3 billion, followed by Aliko Dangote of Nigeria at $13.4 billion, highlighting the impact of global and regional economic factors on their fortunes.
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56% Bias Score
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Stricken Zamzam Camp in Sudan
In November 2024, the World Food Programme (WFP) successfully delivered 130,000 emergency food packages and vouchers to the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur, Sudan, after a months-long interruption due to conflict and insecurity, traversing 500km of dangerous terrain and overcoming multip...
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Stricken Zamzam Camp in Sudan
In November 2024, the World Food Programme (WFP) successfully delivered 130,000 emergency food packages and vouchers to the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur, Sudan, after a months-long interruption due to conflict and insecurity, traversing 500km of dangerous terrain and overcoming multip...
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44% Bias Score
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
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44% Bias Score
Chad's Elections Marked by Low Turnout and Opposition Boycott
Chad held legislative, provincial, and local elections on December 29th, 2023, with a 52.37% turnout amid opposition boycotts and fraud allegations, against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, including a refugee crisis and jihadist insurgency.
Chad's Elections Marked by Low Turnout and Opposition Boycott
Chad held legislative, provincial, and local elections on December 29th, 2023, with a 52.37% turnout amid opposition boycotts and fraud allegations, against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, including a refugee crisis and jihadist insurgency.
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40% Bias Score
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
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40% Bias Score