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Russia's Sophisticated Disinformation Campaign in Africa
A pro-Russian Facebook account, managed from Burundi, spreads disinformation in Africa, exploiting anti-Western sentiment and using local influencers to promote a positive image of Russia, as detailed in a March 2024 report by the US Department of Defense.
Russia's Sophisticated Disinformation Campaign in Africa
A pro-Russian Facebook account, managed from Burundi, spreads disinformation in Africa, exploiting anti-Western sentiment and using local influencers to promote a positive image of Russia, as detailed in a March 2024 report by the US Department of Defense.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Cocaine Bust: 197kg Seized, 3 Arrested
Spanish National Police, with DEA assistance, arrested three individuals in Madrid and seized 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a van at a shopping center; the drugs, from African groups, arrived from Ecuador via Algeciras port in August 2024.
Madrid Cocaine Bust: 197kg Seized, 3 Arrested
Spanish National Police, with DEA assistance, arrested three individuals in Madrid and seized 197 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a van at a shopping center; the drugs, from African groups, arrived from Ecuador via Algeciras port in August 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
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44% Bias Score
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
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32% Bias Score
HRW Report Details Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Africa During 2024
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African countries during 2024, including Kenya and Sudan, citing extrajudicial killings, torture, and restrictions on freedoms, resulting from government crackdowns on protests and ongoing conflicts.
HRW Report Details Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Africa During 2024
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African countries during 2024, including Kenya and Sudan, citing extrajudicial killings, torture, and restrictions on freedoms, resulting from government crackdowns on protests and ongoing conflicts.
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44% Bias Score
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
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48% Bias Score
Mabanckou's "Dealing With the Dead": A Ghost Story and Critique of Kleptocracy
Alain Mabanckou's latest novel, "Dealing With the Dead," follows the journey of Liwa, a 24-year-old orphan who wakes up dead in a Parisian cemetery and returns to his childhood home in Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville, to confront his murderer and the systemic corruption he encounters.
Mabanckou's "Dealing With the Dead": A Ghost Story and Critique of Kleptocracy
Alain Mabanckou's latest novel, "Dealing With the Dead," follows the journey of Liwa, a 24-year-old orphan who wakes up dead in a Parisian cemetery and returns to his childhood home in Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville, to confront his murderer and the systemic corruption he encounters.
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24% Bias Score
Canary Islands Demands EU Solidarity Amid Record Migrant Arrivals
Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo met with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg to discuss the record number of irregular migrant arrivals in 2024 (almost 47,000), highlighting the strain on the archipelago and demanding greater EU solidarity and resource allocation.
Canary Islands Demands EU Solidarity Amid Record Migrant Arrivals
Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo met with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg to discuss the record number of irregular migrant arrivals in 2024 (almost 47,000), highlighting the strain on the archipelago and demanding greater EU solidarity and resource allocation.
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48% Bias Score
Germaine Acogny: A Legacy in African Dance
Germaine Acogny, a 73-year-old Beninese-Senegalese dancer, created a unique codified African dance technique and founded the École des Sables in Senegal, training dancers from across Africa and beyond, preserving and modernizing traditional African dance while impacting future generations.
Germaine Acogny: A Legacy in African Dance
Germaine Acogny, a 73-year-old Beninese-Senegalese dancer, created a unique codified African dance technique and founded the École des Sables in Senegal, training dancers from across Africa and beyond, preserving and modernizing traditional African dance while impacting future generations.
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40% Bias Score
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
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56% Bias Score
Mozambique Opposition Leader Agrees to Join Government Under Conditions
Following disputed elections in Mozambique that led to about 300 deaths, opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane conditionally agreed to join President Daniel Chapo's government, demanding the release of 5,000 detainees, compensation for victims, and medical care for the injured.
Mozambique Opposition Leader Agrees to Join Government Under Conditions
Following disputed elections in Mozambique that led to about 300 deaths, opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane conditionally agreed to join President Daniel Chapo's government, demanding the release of 5,000 detainees, compensation for victims, and medical care for the injured.
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32% Bias Score
Chadema's Leadership Contest: A Pivotal Moment for Tanzanian Politics
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, holds a leadership election in January, pitting incumbent Freeman Mbowe against Tundu Lissu, who advocates for change, ahead of October's general elections; the outcome could significantly impact the country's political future.
Chadema's Leadership Contest: A Pivotal Moment for Tanzanian Politics
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, holds a leadership election in January, pitting incumbent Freeman Mbowe against Tundu Lissu, who advocates for change, ahead of October's general elections; the outcome could significantly impact the country's political future.
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44% Bias Score
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