Burkina Faso Officials Sentenced for Embezzling Displacement Aid
A Burkina Faso court sentenced four officials to 6–15 years in prison for embezzling \$4.2 million in funds for internally displaced people; the ringleader received 15 years and a \$9.3 million fine, with asset confiscation.
Burkina Faso Officials Sentenced for Embezzling Displacement Aid
A Burkina Faso court sentenced four officials to 6–15 years in prison for embezzling \$4.2 million in funds for internally displaced people; the ringleader received 15 years and a \$9.3 million fine, with asset confiscation.
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24% Bias Score
Sudan Famine: Civil War Exacerbates Food Crisis
The civil war in Sudan has caused a devastating famine affecting over 600,000 people in at least five areas, with millions more facing acute food insecurity; the conflict's disruption of aid and displacement are key factors.
Sudan Famine: Civil War Exacerbates Food Crisis
The civil war in Sudan has caused a devastating famine affecting over 600,000 people in at least five areas, with millions more facing acute food insecurity; the conflict's disruption of aid and displacement are key factors.
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24% Bias Score
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Ongoing War
Famine has been declared in five areas of Sudan, including the Zamzam displacement camp, due to a 20-month war that has displaced over 14 million people and killed more than 24,000, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report; the Sudanese government has withdrawn fro...
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Ongoing War
Famine has been declared in five areas of Sudan, including the Zamzam displacement camp, due to a 20-month war that has displaced over 14 million people and killed more than 24,000, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report; the Sudanese government has withdrawn fro...
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Impacts and Public Perceptions in Niger
A new survey reveals that large majorities of Nigeriens report more intense droughts (73%) and floods (62%) over the past decade; 78% of climate-change-aware citizens say it is worsening their lives; and the government has implemented various strategies to address climate change, including commitmen...
Climate Change Impacts and Public Perceptions in Niger
A new survey reveals that large majorities of Nigeriens report more intense droughts (73%) and floods (62%) over the past decade; 78% of climate-change-aware citizens say it is worsening their lives; and the government has implemented various strategies to address climate change, including commitmen...
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Surge in Nigeria's Lassa Fever Cases
Nigeria's 2024 Lassa fever outbreak saw 9,492 suspected cases, 1,154 confirmed cases, and 190 deaths, primarily in six states, due to climate change extending the dry season and increasing human-rodent contact, prompting the NCDC to increase surveillance and coordinate responses.
Climate Change Fuels Surge in Nigeria's Lassa Fever Cases
Nigeria's 2024 Lassa fever outbreak saw 9,492 suspected cases, 1,154 confirmed cases, and 190 deaths, primarily in six states, due to climate change extending the dry season and increasing human-rodent contact, prompting the NCDC to increase surveillance and coordinate responses.
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32% Bias Score
Nigeria's Plastic Ban: Implementation Challenges Amidst Economic Hardship
Nigeria's nationwide ban on single-use plastics, starting next month, faces significant hurdles due to a lack of public awareness, economic hardship among citizens, and weak enforcement, despite the country generating 27.6 million tonnes of waste annually with only 10% of plastic waste recycled.
Nigeria's Plastic Ban: Implementation Challenges Amidst Economic Hardship
Nigeria's nationwide ban on single-use plastics, starting next month, faces significant hurdles due to a lack of public awareness, economic hardship among citizens, and weak enforcement, despite the country generating 27.6 million tonnes of waste annually with only 10% of plastic waste recycled.
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44% Bias Score
Kenyan Coffee Cooperative Targets Overseas Markets to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Mutira Farmers' Cooperative Society in Kenya's Kirinyaga County processed 4.88 million kg of coffee in 2023, exporting most in bulk but aiming to increase value-added processing to 5% and expand into international markets to maximize profits for its 8,000 smallholder farmer members.
Kenyan Coffee Cooperative Targets Overseas Markets to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Mutira Farmers' Cooperative Society in Kenya's Kirinyaga County processed 4.88 million kg of coffee in 2023, exporting most in bulk but aiming to increase value-added processing to 5% and expand into international markets to maximize profits for its 8,000 smallholder farmer members.
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48% Bias Score
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Civil War
Independent experts confirmed a famine in at least five areas of Sudan, affecting over 600,000 people due to the ongoing civil war and limited humanitarian access; the UN anticipates the famine to spread further by May 2025, with over 24.6 million people suffering from acute food insecurity.
Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Civil War
Independent experts confirmed a famine in at least five areas of Sudan, affecting over 600,000 people due to the ongoing civil war and limited humanitarian access; the UN anticipates the famine to spread further by May 2025, with over 24.6 million people suffering from acute food insecurity.
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20% Bias Score
Mozambique Election Results Revised Amidst Fraud Allegations
Following widespread allegations of fraud, Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC) revised the election results, significantly reducing Frelimo's victory margin after finding the National Election Commission (CNE) used a PowerPoint presentation instead of official documents, and highlighting incons...
Mozambique Election Results Revised Amidst Fraud Allegations
Following widespread allegations of fraud, Mozambique's Constitutional Council (CC) revised the election results, significantly reducing Frelimo's victory margin after finding the National Election Commission (CNE) used a PowerPoint presentation instead of official documents, and highlighting incons...
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60% Bias Score
Zambia's Football Success Inspires Girls
Zambia's success in women's football, highlighted by the Copper Queens' World Cup qualification and the global recognition of stars Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, is inspiring a new generation of female footballers, supported by government initiatives and FIFA investments.
Zambia's Football Success Inspires Girls
Zambia's success in women's football, highlighted by the Copper Queens' World Cup qualification and the global recognition of stars Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, is inspiring a new generation of female footballers, supported by government initiatives and FIFA investments.
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24% Bias Score
Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
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32% Bias Score
CEMAC Leaders Agree on Urgent Economic Reforms to Avert Collapse
CEMAC leaders in Yaoundé agreed on urgent economic reforms to avoid collapse, focusing on strengthening reserves, controlling inflation, repatriating revenues, and diversifying economies to counter underperformance and weak reforms.
CEMAC Leaders Agree on Urgent Economic Reforms to Avert Collapse
CEMAC leaders in Yaoundé agreed on urgent economic reforms to avoid collapse, focusing on strengthening reserves, controlling inflation, repatriating revenues, and diversifying economies to counter underperformance and weak reforms.
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40% Bias Score