Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
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44% Bias Score
Cameroonian Bishops Condemn Biya's Rule Ahead of 2025 Elections
In their New Year's homilies, several Cameroonian bishops openly criticized President Paul Biya's 42-year rule, highlighting the suffering of citizens and urging a peaceful transition of power ahead of the October 2025 presidential elections, sparking a viral outcry on social media and prompting cal...
Cameroonian Bishops Condemn Biya's Rule Ahead of 2025 Elections
In their New Year's homilies, several Cameroonian bishops openly criticized President Paul Biya's 42-year rule, highlighting the suffering of citizens and urging a peaceful transition of power ahead of the October 2025 presidential elections, sparking a viral outcry on social media and prompting cal...
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40% Bias Score
Africa's Bitcoin Mining Boom: Ethiopia Leads the Charge
As of December 2024, Africa accounts for 3% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia leading at 2.5%—double its 2023 output—using renewable energy and generating \$55 million in revenue for Ethiopia Electric Power. This success is prompting other nations like Kenya and Nigeria to adopt Bitco...
Africa's Bitcoin Mining Boom: Ethiopia Leads the Charge
As of December 2024, Africa accounts for 3% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia leading at 2.5%—double its 2023 output—using renewable energy and generating \$55 million in revenue for Ethiopia Electric Power. This success is prompting other nations like Kenya and Nigeria to adopt Bitco...
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60% Bias Score
Carter Center's Global Impact on Democracy
The Carter Center, founded by Jimmy Carter in 1982, has observed over 125 elections in 40 countries, promoting democracy globally through election monitoring, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy, impacting countries from Panama and Nepal to the US.
Carter Center's Global Impact on Democracy
The Carter Center, founded by Jimmy Carter in 1982, has observed over 125 elections in 40 countries, promoting democracy globally through election monitoring, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy, impacting countries from Panama and Nepal to the US.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
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44% Bias Score
Biya's Expected Re-election Bid in Cameroon
Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya, in power for 42 years, is expected to run for re-election in October 2023, despite health concerns and the absence of a designated successor within his ruling party, the RDPC, due to traditional power dynamics and fear of reprisals.
Biya's Expected Re-election Bid in Cameroon
Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya, in power for 42 years, is expected to run for re-election in October 2023, despite health concerns and the absence of a designated successor within his ruling party, the RDPC, due to traditional power dynamics and fear of reprisals.
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64% Bias Score
Ivory Coast Withdraws French Troops Amidst Broader Shift in Franco-African Relations
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced the withdrawal of approximately 600 French troops, starting in January 2024, as part of a broader trend of West African nations reducing military ties with France, impacting regional security and geopolitical dynamics.
Ivory Coast Withdraws French Troops Amidst Broader Shift in Franco-African Relations
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced the withdrawal of approximately 600 French troops, starting in January 2024, as part of a broader trend of West African nations reducing military ties with France, impacting regional security and geopolitical dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty
Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa commuted the sentences of around 60 death row inmates to life imprisonment on Tuesday; Amnesty International celebrated the move as a significant step for human rights in the country and a beacon of hope for the anti-...
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty
Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa commuted the sentences of around 60 death row inmates to life imprisonment on Tuesday; Amnesty International celebrated the move as a significant step for human rights in the country and a beacon of hope for the anti-...
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32% Bias Score
Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by 2025
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on December 31, 2024, the end of all foreign military bases in the country by 2025, marking a significant shift in the nation's foreign policy and a break from its historical ties with France.
Senegal to Expel All Foreign Military Bases by 2025
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on December 31, 2024, the end of all foreign military bases in the country by 2025, marking a significant shift in the nation's foreign policy and a break from its historical ties with France.
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36% Bias Score
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
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48% Bias Score
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
Congo: Healthcare Workers' Salaries to be Paid Following Government Meeting
On December 30, 2024, the Congolese Minister of Finance met with healthcare unions to address salary concerns and prevent a nationwide strike, confirming the release of supplementary payments starting immediately, following the signing of internal payment orders on December 26th, 2024.
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40% Bias Score