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M23 Rebels Seize Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
M23 rebels seized Katale and Masisi towns in eastern Congo, displacing millions amid a worsening humanitarian crisis; the Congolese government's response is criticized as insufficient, while the U.S. expresses concern over ceasefire violations.
M23 Rebels Seize Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
M23 rebels seized Katale and Masisi towns in eastern Congo, displacing millions amid a worsening humanitarian crisis; the Congolese government's response is criticized as insufficient, while the U.S. expresses concern over ceasefire violations.
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44% Bias Score
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
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68% Bias Score
Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Congo's Ruling Party Urges Economic Reforms Amidst Global Slowdown
The Congolese Labor Party's (PCT) political bureau, meeting December 26-27 in Brazzaville, urged the Congolese government to implement economic and financial reforms to address the country's challenging economic situation caused by global slowdowns and insufficient economic diversification, impactin...
Congo's Ruling Party Urges Economic Reforms Amidst Global Slowdown
The Congolese Labor Party's (PCT) political bureau, meeting December 26-27 in Brazzaville, urged the Congolese government to implement economic and financial reforms to address the country's challenging economic situation caused by global slowdowns and insufficient economic diversification, impactin...
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36% Bias Score
Congo's Disability Forum Yields Key Recommendations for Inclusion
Following a national forum on disability in the Republic of Congo, recommendations for structural reform within the Ministry of Social Affairs, the creation of a national registry of people with disabilities, and the establishment of a dedicated ministry for disability issues were made.
Congo's Disability Forum Yields Key Recommendations for Inclusion
Following a national forum on disability in the Republic of Congo, recommendations for structural reform within the Ministry of Social Affairs, the creation of a national registry of people with disabilities, and the establishment of a dedicated ministry for disability issues were made.
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32% Bias Score
DRC's Digital TV Migration: \$82 Million Generated, \$60 Million Needed for Completion
The Democratic Republic of Congo's inter-ministerial commission on digital terrestrial television migration met on December 19, 2024, to assess the progress of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, aiming to generate revenue and improve internet access; the first phase generated \$82 m...
DRC's Digital TV Migration: \$82 Million Generated, \$60 Million Needed for Completion
The Democratic Republic of Congo's inter-ministerial commission on digital terrestrial television migration met on December 19, 2024, to assess the progress of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, aiming to generate revenue and improve internet access; the first phase generated \$82 m...
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36% Bias Score
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
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44% Bias Score
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone
A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.
Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone
A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.
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52% 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.
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48% Bias Score
Ferry Capsizing in Congo: 38 Dead, Over 100 Missing
An overloaded ferry capsized on the Busira River in north-eastern Congo on Friday, resulting in 38 confirmed deaths, over 100 missing, and 20 survivors; this incident follows another boat accident earlier this week.
Ferry Capsizing in Congo: 38 Dead, Over 100 Missing
An overloaded ferry capsized on the Busira River in north-eastern Congo on Friday, resulting in 38 confirmed deaths, over 100 missing, and 20 survivors; this incident follows another boat accident earlier this week.
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28% Bias Score
Congo Accuses Apple of Using Conflict Minerals
The Congolese government filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium, alleging that minerals pillaged by armed groups in eastern Congo, including 15 percent of global tantalum from the Rubaya region, are used in Apple products, accusing Apple of laundering stolen goods and deceptiv...
Congo Accuses Apple of Using Conflict Minerals
The Congolese government filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium, alleging that minerals pillaged by armed groups in eastern Congo, including 15 percent of global tantalum from the Rubaya region, are used in Apple products, accusing Apple of laundering stolen goods and deceptiv...
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48% Bias Score
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