Cameroon: Human Rights Lawyer Faces Government Pressure
Eighty-year-old Cameroonian human rights lawyer Alice Nkom faces escalating government pressure, including three summonses in a month, amid accusations of foreign funding for a violent overthrow; Deputy Jean Michel Nintcheu calls for the dismissal of Minister Atanga Nji to prevent unrest.
Cameroon: Human Rights Lawyer Faces Government Pressure
Eighty-year-old Cameroonian human rights lawyer Alice Nkom faces escalating government pressure, including three summonses in a month, amid accusations of foreign funding for a violent overthrow; Deputy Jean Michel Nintcheu calls for the dismissal of Minister Atanga Nji to prevent unrest.
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56% 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
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
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56% Bias Score
CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament to August 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) postponed the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 to August 2025 due to the need for additional time to ensure that infrastructure meets required standards, despite significant progress in...
CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament to August 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) postponed the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 to August 2025 due to the need for additional time to ensure that infrastructure meets required standards, despite significant progress in...
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40% Bias Score
M23 Offensive in DRC Violates Ceasefire, Sparks International Condemnation
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, launched an offensive in the DRC's North Kivu province on January 2nd, 2025, violating the Luanda ceasefire, resulting in civilian deaths, displacement, and international condemnation.
M23 Offensive in DRC Violates Ceasefire, Sparks International Condemnation
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, launched an offensive in the DRC's North Kivu province on January 2nd, 2025, violating the Luanda ceasefire, resulting in civilian deaths, displacement, and international condemnation.
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52% Bias Score
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
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68% Bias Score
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
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48% Bias Score
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
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32% Bias Score
Beyala Reflects Widespread Cameroonian Desire for Political Change Ahead of 2025 Election
Cameroonian author Calixthe Beyala reflects the sentiment of many, supporting President Paul Biya but opposing his 2025 reelection bid after 42 years in power, citing stagnation and a need for new leadership to address persistent socio-economic challenges.
Beyala Reflects Widespread Cameroonian Desire for Political Change Ahead of 2025 Election
Cameroonian author Calixthe Beyala reflects the sentiment of many, supporting President Paul Biya but opposing his 2025 reelection bid after 42 years in power, citing stagnation and a need for new leadership to address persistent socio-economic challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Angola and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema concluded a 48-hour visit to Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, resulting in three new cooperation agreements focusing on language training, agriculture, and aeronautical technology, and an encouragement of Angolan investment in Equatorial Guinea.
Angola and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema concluded a 48-hour visit to Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, resulting in three new cooperation agreements focusing on language training, agriculture, and aeronautical technology, and an encouragement of Angolan investment in Equatorial Guinea.
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44% Bias Score
Central Kasai Governor Summoned to Kinshasa Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Following President Tshisekedi's December 24th, 2024, Kananga visit highlighting Central Kasai's lack of water, electricity, and infrastructure, Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu was summoned to Kinshasa on January 6th, 2025, by Vice Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani for consultations to address these i...
Central Kasai Governor Summoned to Kinshasa Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Following President Tshisekedi's December 24th, 2024, Kananga visit highlighting Central Kasai's lack of water, electricity, and infrastructure, Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu was summoned to Kinshasa on January 6th, 2025, by Vice Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani for consultations to address these i...
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32% Bias Score
EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
EU Excludes Congolese Coffee and Cocoa: Economic Crisis Looms
The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) expressed deep concern over the European Union's exclusion of Congolese coffee and cocoa from its market, starting January 2025, due to the EU's non-recognition of Congolese "Fairtrade" and "Bio" certifications, primarily resulting from persistent insecur...
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40% Bias Score