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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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52% 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
Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Threatens to Reverse 20 Years of Progress in AIDS Fight
The Trump administration's foreign aid freeze threatens to undo 20 years of progress in the fight against AIDS, potentially resulting in 6.3 million deaths in the next five years and reversing the successes of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Threatens to Reverse 20 Years of Progress in AIDS Fight
The Trump administration's foreign aid freeze threatens to undo 20 years of progress in the fight against AIDS, potentially resulting in 6.3 million deaths in the next five years and reversing the successes of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
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52% Bias Score
USAID Suspension Creates Global Humanitarian Crisis
Donald Trump's suspension of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the world's largest aid donor, has caused immediate humanitarian crises, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, leaving millions without food or healthcare, and jeopardizing environmental conservation efforts; a federal j...
USAID Suspension Creates Global Humanitarian Crisis
Donald Trump's suspension of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the world's largest aid donor, has caused immediate humanitarian crises, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, leaving millions without food or healthcare, and jeopardizing environmental conservation efforts; a federal j...
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52% Bias Score
PEPFAR Suspension Threatens Millions with HIV
The US government's 90-day suspension of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) threatens the lives of millions globally reliant on its HIV/AIDS medication and prevention programs, causing immediate disruptions to services and jeopardizing decades of progress.
PEPFAR Suspension Threatens Millions with HIV
The US government's 90-day suspension of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) threatens the lives of millions globally reliant on its HIV/AIDS medication and prevention programs, causing immediate disruptions to services and jeopardizing decades of progress.
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52% Bias Score
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
Tinariwen's Desert Blues: From Refugee Camp to Global Stage
Tinariwen, a group of Touareg musicians from Mali, created desert blues music in a Tripoli refugee camp in 1985, blending traditional styles with Western and Arabic influences; its popularity spread through cassette tapes and later achieved international success.
Tinariwen's Desert Blues: From Refugee Camp to Global Stage
Tinariwen, a group of Touareg musicians from Mali, created desert blues music in a Tripoli refugee camp in 1985, blending traditional styles with Western and Arabic influences; its popularity spread through cassette tapes and later achieved international success.
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56% Bias Score
Sorghum Genes Identified for Striga Resistance
Chinese scientists discovered two sorghum genes that, when disabled, significantly increase resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant costing \$10-12 billion annually in global economic losses, offering a potential solution to improve food security.
Sorghum Genes Identified for Striga Resistance
Chinese scientists discovered two sorghum genes that, when disabled, significantly increase resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant costing \$10-12 billion annually in global economic losses, offering a potential solution to improve food security.
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28% Bias Score
US PEPFAR Suspension Threatens 20 Million with HIV
The US government's 90-day partial suspension of PEPFAR, impacting 95% of its 564 partner organizations, threatens 20 million people globally dependent on the program for HIV medication and services, with potential daily medication disruptions for 220,000 individuals.
US PEPFAR Suspension Threatens 20 Million with HIV
The US government's 90-day partial suspension of PEPFAR, impacting 95% of its 564 partner organizations, threatens 20 million people globally dependent on the program for HIV medication and services, with potential daily medication disruptions for 220,000 individuals.
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52% Bias Score
UNCTAD Report: Strategies for Transforming Africa's Economic Challenges
The UNCTAD's 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Monday, outlines strategies for Africa to leverage the AfCFTA to create a \$3.4 trillion market by addressing infrastructure gaps, diversifying exports, and boosting intra-African trade, using Cote d'Ivo...
UNCTAD Report: Strategies for Transforming Africa's Economic Challenges
The UNCTAD's 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report, presented in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Monday, outlines strategies for Africa to leverage the AfCFTA to create a \$3.4 trillion market by addressing infrastructure gaps, diversifying exports, and boosting intra-African trade, using Cote d'Ivo...
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36% Bias Score
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