France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, 2023, withdrawing approximately 1000 troops from the Kossei camp in N'Djamena following Chad's November 2022 decision to terminate defense agreements with France; this is part of a wider trend of French military withdrawals from the S...
France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, 2023, withdrawing approximately 1000 troops from the Kossei camp in N'Djamena following Chad's November 2022 decision to terminate defense agreements with France; this is part of a wider trend of French military withdrawals from the S...
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40% Bias Score
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Beyala Reflects Widespread Cameroonian Desire for Political Change Ahead of 2025 Election
Cameroonian author Calixthe Beyala reflects the sentiment of many, supporting President Paul Biya but opposing his 2025 reelection bid after 42 years in power, citing stagnation and a need for new leadership to address persistent socio-economic challenges.
Beyala Reflects Widespread Cameroonian Desire for Political Change Ahead of 2025 Election
Cameroonian author Calixthe Beyala reflects the sentiment of many, supporting President Paul Biya but opposing his 2025 reelection bid after 42 years in power, citing stagnation and a need for new leadership to address persistent socio-economic challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Ivory Coast expels French troops amid growing anti-French sentiment in Africa
Ivory Coast will expel 600 French troops starting this month, following similar decisions by several other African nations seeking to reduce the influence of their former colonizer, France, reflecting a growing trend of anti-French sentiment across the continent.
Ivory Coast expels French troops amid growing anti-French sentiment in Africa
Ivory Coast will expel 600 French troops starting this month, following similar decisions by several other African nations seeking to reduce the influence of their former colonizer, France, reflecting a growing trend of anti-French sentiment across the continent.
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40% Bias Score
Biya's Potential 2025 Candidacy in Cameroon Confirmed by Ruling Party Official
Cameroon's Minister of State, Jacques Fame Ndongo, declared on December 29th that President Paul Biya can legally run for reelection in 2025, citing the constitution and the ruling RDPC party's support, despite calls for him to step down due to his age (nearly 92).
Biya's Potential 2025 Candidacy in Cameroon Confirmed by Ruling Party Official
Cameroon's Minister of State, Jacques Fame Ndongo, declared on December 29th that President Paul Biya can legally run for reelection in 2025, citing the constitution and the ruling RDPC party's support, despite calls for him to step down due to his age (nearly 92).
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56% Bias Score
Cameroon Rejects Support for AfDB Presidency Candidate
Cameroon has declined to support Albert Zeufack, a prominent economist and native Cameroonian, in his bid to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB), citing potential strategic disagreements and internal political factors as contributing to this decision.
Cameroon Rejects Support for AfDB Presidency Candidate
Cameroon has declined to support Albert Zeufack, a prominent economist and native Cameroonian, in his bid to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB), citing potential strategic disagreements and internal political factors as contributing to this decision.
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36% Bias Score
France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France concluded its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, withdrawing its last base in N'Djamena following Chad's decision to end defense cooperation agreements; this reflects a broader trend of French military retrenchment across the Sahel.
France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France concluded its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, withdrawing its last base in N'Djamena following Chad's decision to end defense cooperation agreements; this reflects a broader trend of French military retrenchment across the Sahel.
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40% Bias Score
CCM Nominates Samia Suluhu Hassan for 2025 Tanzanian Presidency
Tanzania's ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for the 2025 presidential election and Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for Zanzibar's presidency, a decision made earlier than usual at an unscheduled party meeting.
CCM Nominates Samia Suluhu Hassan for 2025 Tanzanian Presidency
Tanzania's ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for the 2025 presidential election and Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for Zanzibar's presidency, a decision made earlier than usual at an unscheduled party meeting.
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40% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Condemns Macron's Remarks, Accelerating French Troop Withdrawal
Burkina Faso's junta leader condemned French President Macron's remarks on African ingratitude, escalating tensions and accelerating the already underway withdrawal of French troops from the country. This follows similar actions by Chad and Senegal, highlighting a shift in geopolitical alliances and...
Burkina Faso Condemns Macron's Remarks, Accelerating French Troop Withdrawal
Burkina Faso's junta leader condemned French President Macron's remarks on African ingratitude, escalating tensions and accelerating the already underway withdrawal of French troops from the country. This follows similar actions by Chad and Senegal, highlighting a shift in geopolitical alliances and...
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48% Bias Score
Mozambique's Post-Election Unrest and Broader African Trends
Post-election unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 vote raises concerns about regional stability, while other African nations grapple with democratic challenges and economic pressures; South Africa's unity government faces pressure to deliver results, and sub-Saharan Africa's economic gro...
Mozambique's Post-Election Unrest and Broader African Trends
Post-election unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 vote raises concerns about regional stability, while other African nations grapple with democratic challenges and economic pressures; South Africa's unity government faces pressure to deliver results, and sub-Saharan Africa's economic gro...
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44% Bias Score
Senegal's Sonko Announces Sweeping Reforms
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled a comprehensive reform plan, including economic restructuring due to a larger-than-expected national debt, a revision of a controversial amnesty law enacted under the previous administration, and potential changes to Senegal's relationship with France,...
Senegal's Sonko Announces Sweeping Reforms
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled a comprehensive reform plan, including economic restructuring due to a larger-than-expected national debt, a revision of a controversial amnesty law enacted under the previous administration, and potential changes to Senegal's relationship with France,...
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40% Bias Score
Southern Africa Elections: Ruling Parties Lose Power Amidst Generational Shift
The 2024 elections in Southern Africa saw long-governing liberation parties lose power or face major setbacks due to voters prioritizing economic performance over historical legacy, reflecting a generational shift and widespread discontent.
Southern Africa Elections: Ruling Parties Lose Power Amidst Generational Shift
The 2024 elections in Southern Africa saw long-governing liberation parties lose power or face major setbacks due to voters prioritizing economic performance over historical legacy, reflecting a generational shift and widespread discontent.
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48% Bias Score