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
Chad's Ruling Party Wins Resounding Victory Amidst Political Instability
Chad's ruling MPS party won 124 of 188 parliamentary seats in December 2024 elections, boycotted by the opposition, following an April presidential election also met with opposition boycott. An attack on the presidential palace in January, of unclear origin, occurred after the expulsion of French tr...
Chad's Ruling Party Wins Resounding Victory Amidst Political Instability
Chad's ruling MPS party won 124 of 188 parliamentary seats in December 2024 elections, boycotted by the opposition, following an April presidential election also met with opposition boycott. An attack on the presidential palace in January, of unclear origin, occurred after the expulsion of French tr...
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40% 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
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Dead, Regional Risk High
Eight deaths and nine cases of Marburg virus have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region, prompting concerns about regional spread due to its transport links; officials are working to identify the source and prevent further transmission.
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Eight Dead, Regional Risk High
Eight deaths and nine cases of Marburg virus have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region, prompting concerns about regional spread due to its transport links; officials are working to identify the source and prevent further transmission.
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44% 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
China Pledges $136 Million in Military Aid to Africa
During a recent four-nation African tour, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced $136 million in military aid to Africa, including training for 6,000 troops and 1,000 police officers, to support peace and stability initiatives and counter external interference.
China Pledges $136 Million in Military Aid to Africa
During a recent four-nation African tour, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced $136 million in military aid to Africa, including training for 6,000 troops and 1,000 police officers, to support peace and stability initiatives and counter external interference.
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56% Bias Score