African Thinkers Challenge Colonial Legal Systems at UN Conference
At a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenged colonial legacies in legal systems, advocating for justice rooted in African traditions; discussions included the duality of formal and customary justice, technology's role, and the need for Africa-led solutions.
African Thinkers Challenge Colonial Legal Systems at UN Conference
At a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenged colonial legacies in legal systems, advocating for justice rooted in African traditions; discussions included the duality of formal and customary justice, technology's role, and the need for Africa-led solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Kenyan Aid Group Provides Loans to 13,000 Refugees, Addressing Systemic Barriers
Inkomoko, a Kenyan aid group, has given at least 13,000 refugees affordable loans to finance businesses, addressing systemic barriers to financial services highlighted in a 2024 World Bank report and offering a model for addressing the growing global displacement crisis.
Kenyan Aid Group Provides Loans to 13,000 Refugees, Addressing Systemic Barriers
Inkomoko, a Kenyan aid group, has given at least 13,000 refugees affordable loans to finance businesses, addressing systemic barriers to financial services highlighted in a 2024 World Bank report and offering a model for addressing the growing global displacement crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
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44% Bias Score
Decent Work Crucial for Peacebuilding in Arab States
In the Arab States and North Africa, where millions are displaced and in need of aid, a workshop highlighted the importance of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and decent work principles in building peace and resilience, with initiatives in Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen demonstrating practical app...
Decent Work Crucial for Peacebuilding in Arab States
In the Arab States and North Africa, where millions are displaced and in need of aid, a workshop highlighted the importance of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and decent work principles in building peace and resilience, with initiatives in Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen demonstrating practical app...
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24% Bias Score
Luanda Summit Addresses Eastern DRC Conflict"
In Luanda, Angola hosted a tripartite summit between Angola, DRC, and Rwanda (without Rwanda's president) to address the eastern DRC conflict, focusing on M23 disarmament and cantonment, facilitated by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and building on previous ministerial meetings.
Luanda Summit Addresses Eastern DRC Conflict"
In Luanda, Angola hosted a tripartite summit between Angola, DRC, and Rwanda (without Rwanda's president) to address the eastern DRC conflict, focusing on M23 disarmament and cantonment, facilitated by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and building on previous ministerial meetings.
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44% Bias Score
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Floods Displace Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
Devastating floods in Chad since July 2024 have displaced over 13,000 people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of over 700,000 Sudanese refugees; UNFPA provides critical healthcare and support to affected women and girls.
Chad Floods Displace Thousands, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
Devastating floods in Chad since July 2024 have displaced over 13,000 people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of over 700,000 Sudanese refugees; UNFPA provides critical healthcare and support to affected women and girls.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
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32% Bias Score
Fire Guts Liberian Legislature Amidst Political Unrest
Early Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed Liberia's William R. Tolbert Joint Chamber of the Legislature in Monrovia, following protests over the removal of Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. President Boakai vowed to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable amidst heightened political tensions.
Fire Guts Liberian Legislature Amidst Political Unrest
Early Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed Liberia's William R. Tolbert Joint Chamber of the Legislature in Monrovia, following protests over the removal of Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa. President Boakai vowed to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable amidst heightened political tensions.
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40% Bias Score
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
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40% Bias Score
Rwanda to Implement Payments for Ecosystem Services to Protect Hydropower Plants
Rwanda's Water Resources Board plans to implement a Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) model in the Giciye River catchment to protect three hydropower plants (Giciye I, II, and III, totaling 17.8MW capacity) from flooding caused by land degradation, engaging the private sector and NGOs to incenti...
Rwanda to Implement Payments for Ecosystem Services to Protect Hydropower Plants
Rwanda's Water Resources Board plans to implement a Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) model in the Giciye River catchment to protect three hydropower plants (Giciye I, II, and III, totaling 17.8MW capacity) from flooding caused by land degradation, engaging the private sector and NGOs to incenti...
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36% Bias Score
Seplat Completes $800 Million ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition, Expanding Nigeria's Energy Production
Seplat Energy finalized its $800 million acquisition of ExxonMobil's Nigerian assets, incorporating 1,000 staff, 500 contractors, and significantly expanding its oil and gas production and reserves, thereby creating Nigeria's leading independent energy company.
Seplat Completes $800 Million ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition, Expanding Nigeria's Energy Production
Seplat Energy finalized its $800 million acquisition of ExxonMobil's Nigerian assets, incorporating 1,000 staff, 500 contractors, and significantly expanding its oil and gas production and reserves, thereby creating Nigeria's leading independent energy company.
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44% Bias Score