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Sudan Conflict: UN Calls for Ceasefire Amidst Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union have called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where over 12 million people have been displaced and tens of thousands killed since April 2023 due to conflict involving the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Several countrie...
Sudan Conflict: UN Calls for Ceasefire Amidst Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union have called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where over 12 million people have been displaced and tens of thousands killed since April 2023 due to conflict involving the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Several countrie...
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AU Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Injustices
African and African Union officials launched a restorative justice program at the 38th AU summit in Addis Ababa, aiming to address historical injustices against Africans and people of African descent by taking concrete actions to rectify lasting economic and social inequalities.
AU Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Injustices
African and African Union officials launched a restorative justice program at the 38th AU summit in Addis Ababa, aiming to address historical injustices against Africans and people of African descent by taking concrete actions to rectify lasting economic and social inequalities.
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40% Bias Score
RSF Attack on Zamzam Camp Exacerbates Famine in Sudan
RSF fighters in Sudan attacked Zamzam refugee camp, killing at least seven and injuring 40, burning approximately 50% of the central market, exacerbating a pre-existing famine affecting 34% of children in the camp, according to MSF and Yale HRL reports.
RSF Attack on Zamzam Camp Exacerbates Famine in Sudan
RSF fighters in Sudan attacked Zamzam refugee camp, killing at least seven and injuring 40, burning approximately 50% of the central market, exacerbating a pre-existing famine affecting 34% of children in the camp, according to MSF and Yale HRL reports.
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DRC Conflict: UNICEF Reports Massive Surge in Child Rights Violations
UNICEF chief Catherine Russell reported a fivefold increase in rape cases in eastern DRC between January 27 and February 2, with 30% of victims being children, due to the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and Rwandan forces, leading to mass displacement and increased child recruitment.
DRC Conflict: UNICEF Reports Massive Surge in Child Rights Violations
UNICEF chief Catherine Russell reported a fivefold increase in rape cases in eastern DRC between January 27 and February 2, with 30% of victims being children, due to the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and Rwandan forces, leading to mass displacement and increased child recruitment.
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28% Bias Score
UAE Pledges $200 Million, Calls for Sudan Humanitarian Pause
The UAE pledged $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and called for a humanitarian pause during Ramadan, aiming to alleviate the crisis caused by the war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces that has displaced over 12 million people and caused tens of thousands of deaths.
UAE Pledges $200 Million, Calls for Sudan Humanitarian Pause
The UAE pledged $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and called for a humanitarian pause during Ramadan, aiming to alleviate the crisis caused by the war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces that has displaced over 12 million people and caused tens of thousands of deaths.
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44% Bias Score
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Data, and Talent Shortages Hamper Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's minimal contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market due to infrastructure limitations, data access issues, and talent shortages, urging collaborative solutions and supportive policies for economic growth.
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Data, and Talent Shortages Hamper Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's minimal contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market due to infrastructure limitations, data access issues, and talent shortages, urging collaborative solutions and supportive policies for economic growth.
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28% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu, Exacerbating Congo Crisis
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced to Bukavu, Congo on Saturday, causing widespread fear and displacement among the city's 1.3 million residents, following the rebels' seizure of Goma last month and Kavumu airport on Friday. The rebels' expansion poses a significant challenge to the Cong...
M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu, Exacerbating Congo Crisis
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced to Bukavu, Congo on Saturday, causing widespread fear and displacement among the city's 1.3 million residents, following the rebels' seizure of Goma last month and Kavumu airport on Friday. The rebels' expansion poses a significant challenge to the Cong...
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Global Music Spotlight: Three Artists Blend Cultures
Le Monde Afrique presents three new musical releases: Camélia Jordana's "Win Rak," a song celebrating her French-Algerian heritage; Siân Pottok's "Baby Boo," filmed in Senegal and dedicated to motherhood; and Anaiis & Grupo Cosmo's "B.P.E.," a soul-bossa nova track celebrating Black identity.
Global Music Spotlight: Three Artists Blend Cultures
Le Monde Afrique presents three new musical releases: Camélia Jordana's "Win Rak," a song celebrating her French-Algerian heritage; Siân Pottok's "Baby Boo," filmed in Senegal and dedicated to motherhood; and Anaiis & Grupo Cosmo's "B.P.E.," a soul-bossa nova track celebrating Black identity.
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USAID Shutdown Cripples HIV/AIDS Response in Africa
The suspension of USAID funding in Uganda and Malawi has abruptly halted HIV/AIDS programs, leaving millions without essential medicines and services, jeopardizing progress in fighting the epidemic and potentially leading to a significant rise in AIDS-related deaths and new infections.
USAID Shutdown Cripples HIV/AIDS Response in Africa
The suspension of USAID funding in Uganda and Malawi has abruptly halted HIV/AIDS programs, leaving millions without essential medicines and services, jeopardizing progress in fighting the epidemic and potentially leading to a significant rise in AIDS-related deaths and new infections.
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USAID Funding Freeze Cripples African Health Programs
The indefinite suspension of USAID funding since March has severely hampered health programs in Africa, particularly HIV/AIDS and Ebola response efforts, threatening irreversible damage due to staff dismissals and lack of timely intervention.
USAID Funding Freeze Cripples African Health Programs
The indefinite suspension of USAID funding since March has severely hampered health programs in Africa, particularly HIV/AIDS and Ebola response efforts, threatening irreversible damage due to staff dismissals and lack of timely intervention.
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Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
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36% Bias Score
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Talent Gaps, and Policy Barriers Hinder Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's small contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market, urging the continent to overcome infrastructure limitations, talent shortages, and policy gaps to leverage AI for economic growth.
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Talent Gaps, and Policy Barriers Hinder Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's small contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market, urging the continent to overcome infrastructure limitations, talent shortages, and policy gaps to leverage AI for economic growth.
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36% Bias Score
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