Ghana's Election: Economic Challenges and Leadership Choices
Ghana's presidential election on Saturday features 11 candidates, with two frontrunners: Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama. The election is set against a backdrop of high national debt, growing poverty, and concerns about the fulfillment of development promises...
Ghana's Election: Economic Challenges and Leadership Choices
Ghana's presidential election on Saturday features 11 candidates, with two frontrunners: Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama. The election is set against a backdrop of high national debt, growing poverty, and concerns about the fulfillment of development promises...
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44% Bias Score
Douala Port's Enhanced Security Drives Trade Growth and Regional Competitiveness
The Port Autonome de Douala (PAD) in Cameroon boosted security via PortSec SA, resulting in a 35% cargo theft reduction (2019-2023), smoother trade, increased customs revenue for national development, and ISO 9001:2015 certification (2022), positioning it as a Central African trade hub.
Douala Port's Enhanced Security Drives Trade Growth and Regional Competitiveness
The Port Autonome de Douala (PAD) in Cameroon boosted security via PortSec SA, resulting in a 35% cargo theft reduction (2019-2023), smoother trade, increased customs revenue for national development, and ISO 9001:2015 certification (2022), positioning it as a Central African trade hub.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
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44% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
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40% Bias Score
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
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44% Bias Score
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa Partner to Launch Sovereign Cloud in Ivory Coast
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa launched a secure and sovereign cloud offering in Ivory Coast to boost digital sovereignty and economic growth, expanding to other African countries while fostering local skills and R&D.
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa Partner to Launch Sovereign Cloud in Ivory Coast
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa launched a secure and sovereign cloud offering in Ivory Coast to boost digital sovereignty and economic growth, expanding to other African countries while fostering local skills and R&D.
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4% Bias Score
\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
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44% Bias Score
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
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48% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
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UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous, has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its culinary significance and widespread popularity across Africa, particularly in French-speaking countries.
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous, has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its culinary significance and widespread popularity across Africa, particularly in French-speaking countries.
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AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal Advances to Handball Semifinals
Senegal's women's handball team secured a semi-final berth against Tunisia in the African Nations Championship in Kinshasa after defeating Cameroon; a win would be their first continental title in 13 participations.
Senegal Advances to Handball Semifinals
Senegal's women's handball team secured a semi-final berth against Tunisia in the African Nations Championship in Kinshasa after defeating Cameroon; a win would be their first continental title in 13 participations.
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48% Bias Score