Stampede at Nigerian Palliative Event Kills 22; IPOB Blames Government, Calls for Systemic Change
Over 22 women died in a stampede at a palliative distribution event in Okija, Anambra State, organized by philanthropist Obi Jackson; IPOB expressed sympathy, blaming the Nigerian government for creating conditions of extreme poverty and advocating for sustainable solutions.
Stampede at Nigerian Palliative Event Kills 22; IPOB Blames Government, Calls for Systemic Change
Over 22 women died in a stampede at a palliative distribution event in Okija, Anambra State, organized by philanthropist Obi Jackson; IPOB expressed sympathy, blaming the Nigerian government for creating conditions of extreme poverty and advocating for sustainable solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Sahel Alliance Permanently Withdraws from ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have permanently withdrawn from ECOWAS, rejecting a six-month transition period and accusing France of attempting to destabilize the Sahel Alliance, a move that may reshape regional power dynamics and international relations.
Sahel Alliance Permanently Withdraws from ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have permanently withdrawn from ECOWAS, rejecting a six-month transition period and accusing France of attempting to destabilize the Sahel Alliance, a move that may reshape regional power dynamics and international relations.
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56% Bias Score
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
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32% Bias Score
Nigeria's Cash Crunch: Policy Failures and Public Outcry
Nigeria is experiencing a severe cash shortage due to the hasty implementation of a cashless policy, increased use of POS operators, and government fiscal mismanagement, leading to public outcry and demands for solutions.
Nigeria's Cash Crunch: Policy Failures and Public Outcry
Nigeria is experiencing a severe cash shortage due to the hasty implementation of a cashless policy, increased use of POS operators, and government fiscal mismanagement, leading to public outcry and demands for solutions.
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60% Bias Score
Zimbabwe's ZCTU Declares 2024 a Disaster for Workers, Threatens 2025 Action
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) declared 2024 a disastrous year for workers due to low wages (US$300 vs. poverty datum line of over US$500), hyperinflation, failing healthcare, and government's punitive tax reforms, including taxes on fast food, betting, and plastic bags, hinting at pot...
Zimbabwe's ZCTU Declares 2024 a Disaster for Workers, Threatens 2025 Action
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) declared 2024 a disastrous year for workers due to low wages (US$300 vs. poverty datum line of over US$500), hyperinflation, failing healthcare, and government's punitive tax reforms, including taxes on fast food, betting, and plastic bags, hinting at pot...
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56% Bias Score
Nigerian Security Forces Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest 3 Kidnappers in South-east
Troops of Operation UDO KA in Nigeria's South-east neutralized 13 IPOB members and arrested 3 kidnappers between December 14th and 21st, recovering firearms and explosives, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain peace during the yuletide.
Nigerian Security Forces Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest 3 Kidnappers in South-east
Troops of Operation UDO KA in Nigeria's South-east neutralized 13 IPOB members and arrested 3 kidnappers between December 14th and 21st, recovering firearms and explosives, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain peace during the yuletide.
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52% Bias Score
RSF Aggression Cripples Sudan's Industrial Sector
Sudan's Minister of Industry, Mahasin Ali Yagoub, reported catastrophic damage to the industrial sector due to the RSF militia's aggression, resulting in shortages, import reliance, and currency devaluation. The government is implementing emergency policies to restart facilities and create new suppl...
RSF Aggression Cripples Sudan's Industrial Sector
Sudan's Minister of Industry, Mahasin Ali Yagoub, reported catastrophic damage to the industrial sector due to the RSF militia's aggression, resulting in shortages, import reliance, and currency devaluation. The government is implementing emergency policies to restart facilities and create new suppl...
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52% Bias Score
Liberian President Boakai Faces Mounting Criticism from Former Allies
Less than a year after winning the 2023 Liberian Presidential election, President Joseph Boakai faces mounting criticism from key allies over governance, economic management, and corruption, jeopardizing his administration's stability and raising concerns about Liberia's future.
Liberian President Boakai Faces Mounting Criticism from Former Allies
Less than a year after winning the 2023 Liberian Presidential election, President Joseph Boakai faces mounting criticism from key allies over governance, economic management, and corruption, jeopardizing his administration's stability and raising concerns about Liberia's future.
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52% Bias Score
Meru Community Accuses Ruto's Administration of Sidelining Them After 2022 Election Support
Former Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi accuses President William Ruto's administration of sidelining the Meru community in key appointments despite their 800,000 votes in the 2022 elections, sparking discontent and raising questions about political inclusivity.
Meru Community Accuses Ruto's Administration of Sidelining Them After 2022 Election Support
Former Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi accuses President William Ruto's administration of sidelining the Meru community in key appointments despite their 800,000 votes in the 2022 elections, sparking discontent and raising questions about political inclusivity.
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48% Bias Score
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
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36% Bias Score
Liberian Senate Approves Controversial US\$880M Budget Amidst Legal Dispute
The Liberian Senate approved the US$880.07 million 2025 National Budget despite a Supreme Court ruling questioning the legality of the House's actions, including the election of Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker following a fire at the Legislature and subsequent violent protests.
Liberian Senate Approves Controversial US\$880M Budget Amidst Legal Dispute
The Liberian Senate approved the US$880.07 million 2025 National Budget despite a Supreme Court ruling questioning the legality of the House's actions, including the election of Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker following a fire at the Legislature and subsequent violent protests.
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60% Bias Score
Sudan Conflict: 80,000 Flee to South Sudan, Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Over 80,000 people have fled Sudan to South Sudan in under three weeks due to escalating conflict, overwhelming border services and straining resources; the UNHCR is critically underfunded (24% funding received) to address the crisis, with malnutrition and disease outbreaks posing significant risks.
Sudan Conflict: 80,000 Flee to South Sudan, Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Over 80,000 people have fled Sudan to South Sudan in under three weeks due to escalating conflict, overwhelming border services and straining resources; the UNHCR is critically underfunded (24% funding received) to address the crisis, with malnutrition and disease outbreaks posing significant risks.
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24% Bias Score