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Ghana Reintroduces Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Amidst Widespread Domestic Support
Ghana's Parliament reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposing prison sentences up to five years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities; despite international criticism, it has strong domestic support rooted in long-standing societal intolerance, exemplified by a 2006 government ban on an LGBTQ+ conference.
Ghana Reintroduces Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Amidst Widespread Domestic Support
Ghana's Parliament reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposing prison sentences up to five years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities; despite international criticism, it has strong domestic support rooted in long-standing societal intolerance, exemplified by a 2006 government ban on an LGBTQ+ conference.
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48% Bias Score
Chimpanzees Use Medicinal Plants for First Aid in Uganda
Researchers in Uganda's Budongo Forest observed chimpanzees using medicinal plants in multiple ways to treat wounds and injuries, including on unrelated individuals, suggesting empathy and a sophisticated understanding of plant-based medicine.
Chimpanzees Use Medicinal Plants for First Aid in Uganda
Researchers in Uganda's Budongo Forest observed chimpanzees using medicinal plants in multiple ways to treat wounds and injuries, including on unrelated individuals, suggesting empathy and a sophisticated understanding of plant-based medicine.
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0% Bias Score
Senegal's AFCON Winning Coach Takes on Libyan Football Revitalization
Aliou Cissé, the 2021 AFCON-winning coach of Senegal, has been appointed as the new coach of the Libyan national football team, aiming to improve their global ranking (currently 117th) and qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
Senegal's AFCON Winning Coach Takes on Libyan Football Revitalization
Aliou Cissé, the 2021 AFCON-winning coach of Senegal, has been appointed as the new coach of the Libyan national football team, aiming to improve their global ranking (currently 117th) and qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
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40% Bias Score
AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040
The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.
AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040
The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.
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24% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cause Catastrophic Health Crisis in Africa
US President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid has led to severe disruptions in vital healthcare programs across Africa, including South Africa's HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs, causing potential death tolls of up to 1.3 million and reversing decades of progress.
US Aid Cuts Cause Catastrophic Health Crisis in Africa
US President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid has led to severe disruptions in vital healthcare programs across Africa, including South Africa's HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs, causing potential death tolls of up to 1.3 million and reversing decades of progress.
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60% Bias Score
Burundi Launches Unified Electoral Campaign for June 2025 Elections
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched the electoral campaign for the June 5, 2025 parliamentary and communal elections at Gitega's Ingoma Stadium, with all competing parties and independent candidates participating; the president stressed a peaceful, law-abiding campaign, warning of pun...
Burundi Launches Unified Electoral Campaign for June 2025 Elections
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched the electoral campaign for the June 5, 2025 parliamentary and communal elections at Gitega's Ingoma Stadium, with all competing parties and independent candidates participating; the president stressed a peaceful, law-abiding campaign, warning of pun...
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52% Bias Score
Resurgence of Boko Haram Attacks in Northeastern Nigeria
Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria have sharply increased in 2024, reaching 191 incidents compared to 105 in 2022, resulting in widespread fear and over 35,000 deaths since 2009 according to the UNDP, and prompting concerns about the group's resurgence despite military presence.
Resurgence of Boko Haram Attacks in Northeastern Nigeria
Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria have sharply increased in 2024, reaching 191 incidents compared to 105 in 2022, resulting in widespread fear and over 35,000 deaths since 2009 according to the UNDP, and prompting concerns about the group's resurgence despite military presence.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Agricultural Program Boosts African Crop Yields
China's agricultural education program, launched in 2009, has trained over 90 African students from 13 countries in modern farming techniques, resulting in significantly increased crop yields and incomes, particularly in maize production, exemplified by a Malawian farmer tripling her income and incr...
Chinese Agricultural Program Boosts African Crop Yields
China's agricultural education program, launched in 2009, has trained over 90 African students from 13 countries in modern farming techniques, resulting in significantly increased crop yields and incomes, particularly in maize production, exemplified by a Malawian farmer tripling her income and incr...
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40% Bias Score
WMO Report: Extreme Weather Intensifies African Challenges
The 2024 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement in Africa, with 2024 ranking as one of the warmest years on record and marine heatwaves reaching record levels.
WMO Report: Extreme Weather Intensifies African Challenges
The 2024 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement in Africa, with 2024 ranking as one of the warmest years on record and marine heatwaves reaching record levels.
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28% Bias Score
African Climate Survey: National Governments Bear Primary Responsibility
A survey of over 26,000 Africans in 39 countries reveals 45% hold their national governments most responsible for climate action, contrasting with 13% blaming wealthy nations and 8% blaming businesses; the study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlights the disparity between Afr...
African Climate Survey: National Governments Bear Primary Responsibility
A survey of over 26,000 Africans in 39 countries reveals 45% hold their national governments most responsible for climate action, contrasting with 13% blaming wealthy nations and 8% blaming businesses; the study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlights the disparity between Afr...
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32% Bias Score
Mauritania's Crackdown on Irregular Migration: Fewer Arrivals to Canary Islands, Human Rights Concerns Remain
Mauritania's intensified crackdown on irregular migration in 2025 led to over 30,000 migrant interceptions, thousands of expulsions, and a significant decrease in Canary Island arrivals; however, human rights concerns persist.
Mauritania's Crackdown on Irregular Migration: Fewer Arrivals to Canary Islands, Human Rights Concerns Remain
Mauritania's intensified crackdown on irregular migration in 2025 led to over 30,000 migrant interceptions, thousands of expulsions, and a significant decrease in Canary Island arrivals; however, human rights concerns persist.
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48% Bias Score
Africa's muted response to WWII anniversary
The 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender received little attention in Africa, with only embassies commemorating, reflecting a shift in focus towards decolonization and sovereignty, unlike the participation of some African leaders in Moscow's celebrations.
Africa's muted response to WWII anniversary
The 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender received little attention in Africa, with only embassies commemorating, reflecting a shift in focus towards decolonization and sovereignty, unlike the participation of some African leaders in Moscow's celebrations.
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48% Bias Score
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