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Senegal: Renewed Efforts to Close Lead Recycling Plant Amidst Health Concerns
In Ndiakhate, Senegal, the CRADESC and Ford Foundation are restarting efforts to close a lead recycling plant blamed for health issues in nearby communities; following a meeting with residents, they are engaging with new government authorities to seek a solution.
Senegal: Renewed Efforts to Close Lead Recycling Plant Amidst Health Concerns
In Ndiakhate, Senegal, the CRADESC and Ford Foundation are restarting efforts to close a lead recycling plant blamed for health issues in nearby communities; following a meeting with residents, they are engaging with new government authorities to seek a solution.
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48% Bias Score
UASZ in Senegal Closed After Violent Student Protests
Following violent clashes between students and police on November 27th, 2023, resulting in injuries and damage to property, the Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor (UASZ) in Senegal was closed by its academic council, with a decision on reopening pending a Thursday meeting.
UASZ in Senegal Closed After Violent Student Protests
Following violent clashes between students and police on November 27th, 2023, resulting in injuries and damage to property, the Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor (UASZ) in Senegal was closed by its academic council, with a decision on reopening pending a Thursday meeting.
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48% 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
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Ongoing Struggle for Justice
On December 1, 1944, dozens of Senegalese Tirailleurs were killed by the French colonial army at Thiaroye-sur-Mer, Senegal, following demands for back pay. Eighty years later, residents commemorate the event while calling for increased French accountability and more complete historical records.
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Ongoing Struggle for Justice
On December 1, 1944, dozens of Senegalese Tirailleurs were killed by the French colonial army at Thiaroye-sur-Mer, Senegal, following demands for back pay. Eighty years later, residents commemorate the event while calling for increased French accountability and more complete historical records.
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28% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
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44% Bias Score
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
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56% Bias Score
Senegal to Reorganize Urban Markets Based on Detailed Urban Planning
Senegal's Minister of Urban Planning, Balla Moussa Fofana, announced a plan to reorganize urban markets in major cities to improve urban spaces and address issues of informal commerce and traffic flow. This plan will be implemented through detailed urban planning and community engagement.
Senegal to Reorganize Urban Markets Based on Detailed Urban Planning
Senegal's Minister of Urban Planning, Balla Moussa Fofana, announced a plan to reorganize urban markets in major cities to improve urban spaces and address issues of informal commerce and traffic flow. This plan will be implemented through detailed urban planning and community engagement.
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24% Bias Score
France Officially Recognizes 1944 Senegalese Massacre
On December 1, 1944, French troops massacred hundreds of unarmed Senegalese soldiers near Dakar, Senegal, who demanded unpaid wages; the 80th anniversary is marked by official French recognition and major Senegalese commemorations.
France Officially Recognizes 1944 Senegalese Massacre
On December 1, 1944, French troops massacred hundreds of unarmed Senegalese soldiers near Dakar, Senegal, who demanded unpaid wages; the 80th anniversary is marked by official French recognition and major Senegalese commemorations.
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36% Bias Score
France Acknowledges 1944 Senegalese Massacre
France has officially acknowledged the 1944 Thiaroye massacre of dozens to hundreds of Senegalese Tirailleurs protesting unfair pay after returning from World War II, prompting Senegal to reassess its relationship with France, potentially including the closure of a French military base in Senegal.
France Acknowledges 1944 Senegalese Massacre
France has officially acknowledged the 1944 Thiaroye massacre of dozens to hundreds of Senegalese Tirailleurs protesting unfair pay after returning from World War II, prompting Senegal to reassess its relationship with France, potentially including the closure of a French military base in Senegal.
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20% Bias Score
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Unresolved Questions
On December 1, 1944, French officers killed at least 35 West African soldiers at the Thiaroye military camp near Dakar, Senegal, after the soldiers demanded their overdue pay; the exact number of victims remains unknown, sparking controversy and calls for further investigation.
80th Anniversary of Thiaroye Massacre Highlights Unresolved Questions
On December 1, 1944, French officers killed at least 35 West African soldiers at the Thiaroye military camp near Dakar, Senegal, after the soldiers demanded their overdue pay; the exact number of victims remains unknown, sparking controversy and calls for further investigation.
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20% Bias Score
Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
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32% Bias Score
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