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Senegal's Democratic Success Amidst Global Decline in Freedom
Freedom House's 2024 "Freedom in the World" report reveals a global decline in freedom, but notes Senegal's opposition winning the 2024 elections and achieving 'free' status, unlike Niger, which became 'not free' after a 2023 coup; other improvements were seen in South Asia.
Senegal's Democratic Success Amidst Global Decline in Freedom
Freedom House's 2024 "Freedom in the World" report reveals a global decline in freedom, but notes Senegal's opposition winning the 2024 elections and achieving 'free' status, unlike Niger, which became 'not free' after a 2023 coup; other improvements were seen in South Asia.
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36% Bias Score
Sudan's RSF Signs Unity Government Charter Amidst Objections
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies signed a charter to form a unity government in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, despite objections from Sudan's transitional council which fears further destabilization; in Niger, five soldiers died in a terrorist ambush; Senegal will prioritize livestock...
Sudan's RSF Signs Unity Government Charter Amidst Objections
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies signed a charter to form a unity government in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, despite objections from Sudan's transitional council which fears further destabilization; in Niger, five soldiers died in a terrorist ambush; Senegal will prioritize livestock...
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24% Bias Score
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
Seven Arrested for Deaths on Migrant Cayuco
Spanish authorities arrested seven individuals for allegedly captaining a cayuco that arrived in La Restinga (El Hierro) in December 2024 with 224 migrants aboard, eight of whom died during the journey from Bassar, Senegal; three of the detainees have been jailed.
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36% Bias Score
Senegal's Ndioum Hosts NTD Awareness Campaign
In Ndioum, Senegal, Governor Al Hassan Sall and singer Baba Maal led a World NTD Day event emphasizing community engagement in prevention. Fourteen of fifteen targeted NTDs are prevalent in the Podor district, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to achieve Senegal's 2022-2025 national strate...
Senegal's Ndioum Hosts NTD Awareness Campaign
In Ndioum, Senegal, Governor Al Hassan Sall and singer Baba Maal led a World NTD Day event emphasizing community engagement in prevention. Fourteen of fifteen targeted NTDs are prevalent in the Podor district, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to achieve Senegal's 2022-2025 national strate...
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24% Bias Score
Senegal to Rename Streets, Rejecting Colonial Legacy
Senegal will establish a government agency to rename streets and public squares, replacing colonial names with those of Senegalese figures; this follows the termination of a defense pact with France and reflects a wider trend in West Africa of reducing ties with France.
Senegal to Rename Streets, Rejecting Colonial Legacy
Senegal will establish a government agency to rename streets and public squares, replacing colonial names with those of Senegalese figures; this follows the termination of a defense pact with France and reflects a wider trend in West Africa of reducing ties with France.
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48% Bias Score
Senegal's Imports Surge 25.4% in December 2024, Widening Trade Deficit
Senegal's December 2024 imports reached 722.4 billion CFA francs, a 25.4% increase from November, primarily due to higher purchases of transport equipment, machinery, and rice, although reduced petroleum imports and other goods limited the growth; the trade deficit worsened to -318.0 billion CFA fra...
Senegal's Imports Surge 25.4% in December 2024, Widening Trade Deficit
Senegal's December 2024 imports reached 722.4 billion CFA francs, a 25.4% increase from November, primarily due to higher purchases of transport equipment, machinery, and rice, although reduced petroleum imports and other goods limited the growth; the trade deficit worsened to -318.0 billion CFA fra...
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32% Bias Score
Toxic Microalgae Causes Skin Rash Outbreak Among Senegalese Fishermen
In late 2020, hundreds of Senegalese fishermen developed a mysterious skin rash caused by the toxic microalgae Vulcanodinium rugosum, which produces portimine A; a five-year investigation involving international scientists identified the algae as the source, highlighting the challenges of addressing...
Toxic Microalgae Causes Skin Rash Outbreak Among Senegalese Fishermen
In late 2020, hundreds of Senegalese fishermen developed a mysterious skin rash caused by the toxic microalgae Vulcanodinium rugosum, which produces portimine A; a five-year investigation involving international scientists identified the algae as the source, highlighting the challenges of addressing...
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28% Bias Score
Senegal to Excavate Thiaroye Massacre Site
On February 19th, the Senegalese government announced archaeological digs to determine the precise number of African tirailleurs killed by French colonial forces in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, following accusations that France concealed the death toll, with estimates ranging from 35 to 400.
Senegal to Excavate Thiaroye Massacre Site
On February 19th, the Senegalese government announced archaeological digs to determine the precise number of African tirailleurs killed by French colonial forces in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, following accusations that France concealed the death toll, with estimates ranging from 35 to 400.
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24% Bias Score
Senegal's Lion Poaching Crisis: Gris-Gris Trade Undermines Conservation
In Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, despite population growth to 35 lions since 2017, an average of two lions are poached annually for use in 'gris-gris' talismans, revealing a complex interplay of cultural beliefs, illegal trade, and weak law enforcement.
Senegal's Lion Poaching Crisis: Gris-Gris Trade Undermines Conservation
In Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, despite population growth to 35 lions since 2017, an average of two lions are poached annually for use in 'gris-gris' talismans, revealing a complex interplay of cultural beliefs, illegal trade, and weak law enforcement.
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20% Bias Score
Security Footage Comparison Crucial in 78-Year-Old's Murder Case
On October 3, 2023, Pierina Paganelli was murdered; 34-year-old Dassilva is in custody, suspected based on security footage analysis compared against a neighbor, Emanuele Neri, under recreated lighting conditions; results pending April 28th.
Security Footage Comparison Crucial in 78-Year-Old's Murder Case
On October 3, 2023, Pierina Paganelli was murdered; 34-year-old Dassilva is in custody, suspected based on security footage analysis compared against a neighbor, Emanuele Neri, under recreated lighting conditions; results pending April 28th.
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52% Bias Score
Senegalese Tech Leader Among Africa's Top 50 Influential Young Women
Confidentiel Afrique magazine named Aissatou Gningue, a Senegalese senior Orange expert and head of Sonatel's Data & AI Business Management, among Africa's 50 most influential young female leaders in 2024, highlighting the growing prominence of women in African technology.
Senegalese Tech Leader Among Africa's Top 50 Influential Young Women
Confidentiel Afrique magazine named Aissatou Gningue, a Senegalese senior Orange expert and head of Sonatel's Data & AI Business Management, among Africa's 50 most influential young female leaders in 2024, highlighting the growing prominence of women in African technology.
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36% Bias Score
French Cemetery Vandalism Sparks Outrage
Dozens of tombstones were vandalized at the Senegalese tirailleurs cemetery in Chasselay, France, prompting condemnation from President Macron and a filed complaint; anti-Voodoo inscriptions were also found.
French Cemetery Vandalism Sparks Outrage
Dozens of tombstones were vandalized at the Senegalese tirailleurs cemetery in Chasselay, France, prompting condemnation from President Macron and a filed complaint; anti-Voodoo inscriptions were also found.
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40% Bias Score
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