\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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32% Bias Score
Abidjan Slam Poetry Event Highlights West Africa's Socio-Political Challenges
Burkinabé poet and DJ Otemptic performed a slam poem in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, addressing jihadism and women's resilience, attracting 200 attendees and highlighting the use of spoken word poetry to process social and political challenges in West Africa.
Abidjan Slam Poetry Event Highlights West Africa's Socio-Political Challenges
Burkinabé poet and DJ Otemptic performed a slam poem in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, addressing jihadism and women's resilience, attracting 200 attendees and highlighting the use of spoken word poetry to process social and political challenges in West Africa.
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20% Bias Score
Ghana Holds Crucial Election Amidst Economic Crisis
Ghana held presidential and legislative elections on Saturday, December 7th, amidst a severe economic crisis, with low voter turnout in Accra and two main candidates offering similar economic platforms; early results are expected by Tuesday.
Ghana Holds Crucial Election Amidst Economic Crisis
Ghana held presidential and legislative elections on Saturday, December 7th, amidst a severe economic crisis, with low voter turnout in Accra and two main candidates offering similar economic platforms; early results are expected by Tuesday.
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48% Bias Score
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidency
Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama won the presidential election on Sunday, defeating the ruling party's candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, amid a severe cost-of-living crisis. Bawumia conceded defeat, and celebrations broke out across the country.
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidency
Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama won the presidential election on Sunday, defeating the ruling party's candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, amid a severe cost-of-living crisis. Bawumia conceded defeat, and celebrations broke out across the country.
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40% Bias Score
Ghana Election: Economic Crisis and Regional Instability Dominate
Ghana's general election on December 7th, 2024, pits Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia against former President John Mahama amid an economic crisis and regional instability, with the northern region's vote playing a decisive role.
Ghana Election: Economic Crisis and Regional Instability Dominate
Ghana's general election on December 7th, 2024, pits Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia against former President John Mahama amid an economic crisis and regional instability, with the northern region's vote playing a decisive role.
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40% Bias Score
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
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44% Bias Score
Kosmos Energy in Talks to Acquire Tullow Oil
London's Tullow Oil is in preliminary talks for an all-share takeover by US rival Kosmos Energy, aiming to address Tullow's substantial debt and operational challenges, with both companies sharing assets in the Jubilee and TEN fields offshore Ghana.
Kosmos Energy in Talks to Acquire Tullow Oil
London's Tullow Oil is in preliminary talks for an all-share takeover by US rival Kosmos Energy, aiming to address Tullow's substantial debt and operational challenges, with both companies sharing assets in the Jubilee and TEN fields offshore Ghana.
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40% Bias Score
"Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election Amidst Economic Crisis"
"In Ghana's presidential election, opposition leader John Dramani Mahama defeated the ruling party's Mahamudu Bawumia, marking a rejection of the incumbent government's handling of the nation's economic crisis. Mahama's National Democratic Congress also secured a parliamentary majority."
"Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election Amidst Economic Crisis"
"In Ghana's presidential election, opposition leader John Dramani Mahama defeated the ruling party's Mahamudu Bawumia, marking a rejection of the incumbent government's handling of the nation's economic crisis. Mahama's National Democratic Congress also secured a parliamentary majority."
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32% Bias Score
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidential Election
Following Ghana's presidential election, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama, citing government data showing Mahama's significant win and the NDC party's parliamentary victory; this early concession aimed to maintain peace.
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48% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score
"Ghana Holds Tight Presidential Election Amidst Economic Uncertainty"
"Ghana's presidential election is underway, with the ruling NPP and opposition NDC vying for power amid economic challenges including high inflation, unemployment, and illegal gold mining. The election is considered highly competitive, with results expected by Tuesday."
"Ghana Holds Tight Presidential Election Amidst Economic Uncertainty"
"Ghana's presidential election is underway, with the ruling NPP and opposition NDC vying for power amid economic challenges including high inflation, unemployment, and illegal gold mining. The election is considered highly competitive, with results expected by Tuesday."
Progress
36% Bias Score