Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Legislative Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Opposition Boycott and Fraud Allegations
Chad held legislative elections on October 28th, 2024, with a reported 75% voter turnout yielding a victory for the ruling party; however, the opposition boycotted the vote and denounced it as fraudulent due to missing ballots and pre-fabricated results, raising concerns about democratic processes.
Chad Legislative Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Opposition Boycott and Fraud Allegations
Chad held legislative elections on October 28th, 2024, with a reported 75% voter turnout yielding a victory for the ruling party; however, the opposition boycotted the vote and denounced it as fraudulent due to missing ballots and pre-fabricated results, raising concerns about democratic processes.
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40% Bias Score
Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
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32% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Government Withdrawal from IPC
The IPC declared famine in parts of Sudan, citing three criteria: severe food shortages affecting over 20 percent of the population, acute malnutrition in one-third of children, and at least two hunger-related deaths per 10,000 daily. Sudan's government suspended its participation in the IPC, accusi...
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Government Withdrawal from IPC
The IPC declared famine in parts of Sudan, citing three criteria: severe food shortages affecting over 20 percent of the population, acute malnutrition in one-third of children, and at least two hunger-related deaths per 10,000 daily. Sudan's government suspended its participation in the IPC, accusi...
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32% Bias Score
Mass Prison Break in Mozambique Exacerbates Political Crisis
On December 25th, over 1,500 prisoners, including dangerous jihadists, escaped a high-security prison near Maputo, Mozambique, amidst post-election protests, exacerbating existing political and security instability; around 150 have been recaptured.
Mass Prison Break in Mozambique Exacerbates Political Crisis
On December 25th, over 1,500 prisoners, including dangerous jihadists, escaped a high-security prison near Maputo, Mozambique, amidst post-election protests, exacerbating existing political and security instability; around 150 have been recaptured.
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52% Bias Score
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
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40% Bias Score
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025
Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.
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40% Bias Score
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
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40% Bias Score
France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
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40% Bias Score
Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential
New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.
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40% Bias Score