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AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
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56% Bias Score
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Deaths Reported
Following a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, nine suspected cases, resulting in eight deaths, have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region; the WHO is investigating, currently assessing global risk as low, but national risk as high.
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Deaths Reported
Following a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, nine suspected cases, resulting in eight deaths, have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region; the WHO is investigating, currently assessing global risk as low, but national risk as high.
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36% Bias Score
Malian Junta Seizes Gold Stocks at Barrick Gold Mine, Threatening Operations
On January 13th, the Malian junta seized gold stocks from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine, escalating a revenue-sharing dispute that has already blocked gold exports for over seven weeks; this action threatens to suspend operations at one of the world's largest gold complexes, significantly impac...
Malian Junta Seizes Gold Stocks at Barrick Gold Mine, Threatening Operations
On January 13th, the Malian junta seized gold stocks from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine, escalating a revenue-sharing dispute that has already blocked gold exports for over seven weeks; this action threatens to suspend operations at one of the world's largest gold complexes, significantly impac...
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36% Bias Score
IOC Presidency Race: Candidate Proposes Multi-Continental Olympics
Seven candidates are competing to lead the International Olympic Committee; a key contender, Moniri Watanabe, proposes a radical shift to a multi-city, multi-continental Olympic model, challenging the single-host nation tradition established in 1896.
IOC Presidency Race: Candidate Proposes Multi-Continental Olympics
Seven candidates are competing to lead the International Olympic Committee; a key contender, Moniri Watanabe, proposes a radical shift to a multi-city, multi-continental Olympic model, challenging the single-host nation tradition established in 1896.
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48% Bias Score
BAL Season 5: Global Talent Showcased at the 2025 Combine
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season, starting April 5th in Rabat, Morocco, and ending with playoffs and finals in Pretoria, South Africa June 6-16, will feature players scouted during the BAL Combine, which concluded on January 31st, showcasing diverse global talent and advancing African ...
BAL Season 5: Global Talent Showcased at the 2025 Combine
The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season, starting April 5th in Rabat, Morocco, and ending with playoffs and finals in Pretoria, South Africa June 6-16, will feature players scouted during the BAL Combine, which concluded on January 31st, showcasing diverse global talent and advancing African ...
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Syrian Bases at Risk, Impacting African Operations
Russia's military bases in Syria are at risk following the potential fall of Bashar al-Assad, impacting its operations in Africa, particularly its support for several African regimes, and potentially forcing Russia to find alternative locations for its bases and to adapt its strategy.
Russia's Syrian Bases at Risk, Impacting African Operations
Russia's military bases in Syria are at risk following the potential fall of Bashar al-Assad, impacting its operations in Africa, particularly its support for several African regimes, and potentially forcing Russia to find alternative locations for its bases and to adapt its strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Djimon Hounsou's Foundation Bridges the Black Diaspora, Combats Systemic Racism
Actor Djimon Hounsou combats systemic racism and the lasting effects of slavery through his foundation, which sponsors events like the Run Richmond, a cultural run/walk through 400 years of Black history, and trips to Africa to reconnect the Black diaspora with their roots.
Djimon Hounsou's Foundation Bridges the Black Diaspora, Combats Systemic Racism
Actor Djimon Hounsou combats systemic racism and the lasting effects of slavery through his foundation, which sponsors events like the Run Richmond, a cultural run/walk through 400 years of Black history, and trips to Africa to reconnect the Black diaspora with their roots.
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24% Bias Score
CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament to August 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) postponed the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 to August 2025 due to the need for additional time to ensure that infrastructure meets required standards, despite significant progress in...
CAF Postpones 2024 CHAN Tournament to August 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) postponed the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 to August 2025 due to the need for additional time to ensure that infrastructure meets required standards, despite significant progress in...
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40% Bias Score
Syria Base Loss Threatens Russia's African Influence
The potential fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria creates uncertainty about the future of Russian military bases there, which are crucial for Wagner Group operations in Africa and are now threatened; the loss of these bases would significantly impact Russia's ability to support its African all...
Syria Base Loss Threatens Russia's African Influence
The potential fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria creates uncertainty about the future of Russian military bases there, which are crucial for Wagner Group operations in Africa and are now threatened; the loss of these bases would significantly impact Russia's ability to support its African all...
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44% Bias Score
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi: Madagascar and Mayotte Hit, Mozambique Threatened
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi, originating near Indonesia on January 2nd, intensified into a category 1 equivalent hurricane by January 10th, making landfall in Madagascar on January 13th, causing at least three deaths and displacing 14,500 in Mayotte before potentially intensifying further and threaten...
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi: Madagascar and Mayotte Hit, Mozambique Threatened
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi, originating near Indonesia on January 2nd, intensified into a category 1 equivalent hurricane by January 10th, making landfall in Madagascar on January 13th, causing at least three deaths and displacing 14,500 in Mayotte before potentially intensifying further and threaten...
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24% Bias Score
Tatu City: A Private-Sector Model for Urban Development in Kenya
Tatu City, a 5,000-acre privately owned development near Nairobi, Kenya, has attracted 26,400 residents and 88 businesses employing 15,000, showcasing a model of private-sector urban development in sub-Saharan Africa, despite legal battles with Kenyan authorities.
Tatu City: A Private-Sector Model for Urban Development in Kenya
Tatu City, a 5,000-acre privately owned development near Nairobi, Kenya, has attracted 26,400 residents and 88 businesses employing 15,000, showcasing a model of private-sector urban development in sub-Saharan Africa, despite legal battles with Kenyan authorities.
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40% Bias Score
France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad After Over 100 Years
France is completely withdrawing its military from Chad after over 100 years of presence, ending its longest-standing military operation in Africa following similar moves by other Sahel states and reflecting growing African nationalism.
France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad After Over 100 Years
France is completely withdrawing its military from Chad after over 100 years of presence, ending its longest-standing military operation in Africa following similar moves by other Sahel states and reflecting growing African nationalism.
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52% Bias Score
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