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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
Diverse Development Initiatives Across Africa
The Nigerien FSSP raised over $38 million; Madagascar signed a €1 billion EU development agreement; Senegal launched a public sector modernization conference; UN and Libyan officials discussed elections; and Mali announced plans for a modern weapons factory.
Diverse Development Initiatives Across Africa
The Nigerien FSSP raised over $38 million; Madagascar signed a €1 billion EU development agreement; Senegal launched a public sector modernization conference; UN and Libyan officials discussed elections; and Mali announced plans for a modern weapons factory.
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28% Bias Score
Senegal and Chad Rebuke Macron's Comments on French Military Intervention in Sahel
French President Macron's comments on the lack of gratitude from African leaders for France's military intervention in the Sahel sparked strong condemnations from Senegal and Chad, who rejected his assertions and highlighted the historical contributions of African soldiers to France.
Senegal and Chad Rebuke Macron's Comments on French Military Intervention in Sahel
French President Macron's comments on the lack of gratitude from African leaders for France's military intervention in the Sahel sparked strong condemnations from Senegal and Chad, who rejected his assertions and highlighted the historical contributions of African soldiers to France.
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44% Bias Score
Senegal, Mauritania Open First Well in Shared Gas Field
Senegal and Mauritania jointly opened the first well of their shared Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore gas field on January 1st, 2024, a key step towards commercializing the approximately 2.5 million tons of liquefied natural gas expected annually from the BP and Kosmos Energy-led project, followi...
Senegal, Mauritania Open First Well in Shared Gas Field
Senegal and Mauritania jointly opened the first well of their shared Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore gas field on January 1st, 2024, a key step towards commercializing the approximately 2.5 million tons of liquefied natural gas expected annually from the BP and Kosmos Energy-led project, followi...
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44% Bias Score
Senegal to Pay €7.6 Million in Compensation for Political Violence Victims
The Senegalese government will pay €7.6 million to compensate victims of political violence between 2021 and 2024, following a controversial amnesty law that will be repealed; the fund will aid former prisoners and other victims, with 112 urgent cases already addressed.
Senegal to Pay €7.6 Million in Compensation for Political Violence Victims
The Senegalese government will pay €7.6 million to compensate victims of political violence between 2021 and 2024, following a controversial amnesty law that will be repealed; the fund will aid former prisoners and other victims, with 112 urgent cases already addressed.
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40% 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
Germaine Acogny: A Legacy in African Dance
Germaine Acogny, a 73-year-old Beninese-Senegalese dancer, created a unique codified African dance technique and founded the École des Sables in Senegal, training dancers from across Africa and beyond, preserving and modernizing traditional African dance while impacting future generations.
Germaine Acogny: A Legacy in African Dance
Germaine Acogny, a 73-year-old Beninese-Senegalese dancer, created a unique codified African dance technique and founded the École des Sables in Senegal, training dancers from across Africa and beyond, preserving and modernizing traditional African dance while impacting future generations.
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40% Bias Score
Senegalese Baye Fall: Faith Through Work and Community
The Baye Fall, a Senegalese Muslim subgroup, prioritize community service and work over traditional Islamic practices like prayer and fasting, contributing significantly to Senegal's economy and social fabric while facing challenges like criticism for street begging and resource limitations.
Senegalese Baye Fall: Faith Through Work and Community
The Baye Fall, a Senegalese Muslim subgroup, prioritize community service and work over traditional Islamic practices like prayer and fasting, contributing significantly to Senegal's economy and social fabric while facing challenges like criticism for street begging and resource limitations.
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40% Bias Score
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
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60% Bias Score
Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by 2025
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on December 31, 2024, the end of all foreign military bases in the country by 2025, marking a significant shift in the nation's foreign policy and a break from its historical ties with France.
Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by 2025
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on December 31, 2024, the end of all foreign military bases in the country by 2025, marking a significant shift in the nation's foreign policy and a break from its historical ties with France.
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36% Bias Score
2025 Finance Bill Passed in Expedited Session
The 2025 initial finance bill (LFI 2025) was adopted on December 28th, 2024, by 140 deputies without debate due to time constraints following recent elections; it projects CFAF 5,014.3 billion in revenue and CFAF 6,614.8 billion in expenditure, aiming for an 8.8% GDP growth and 7.08% deficit.
2025 Finance Bill Passed in Expedited Session
The 2025 initial finance bill (LFI 2025) was adopted on December 28th, 2024, by 140 deputies without debate due to time constraints following recent elections; it projects CFAF 5,014.3 billion in revenue and CFAF 6,614.8 billion in expenditure, aiming for an 8.8% GDP growth and 7.08% deficit.
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32% Bias Score
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