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Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Northern Mozambique
Cyclone Chido, hitting northern Mozambique on December 15th with 260 km/h winds and 250 mm of rain, caused at least 94 deaths, 768 injuries, and affected over 620,000, destroying 140,628 houses, 52 medical centers, and 250 schools.
Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Northern Mozambique
Cyclone Chido, hitting northern Mozambique on December 15th with 260 km/h winds and 250 mm of rain, caused at least 94 deaths, 768 injuries, and affected over 620,000, destroying 140,628 houses, 52 medical centers, and 250 schools.
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36% Bias Score
Neanderthal Genes Crucial to Human Survival and Global Expansion
New genetic research reveals that early modern humans outside Africa repeatedly went extinct until interbreeding with Neanderthals conferred immunity to new diseases, enabling their survival and eventual global spread approximately 48,000 years ago.
Neanderthal Genes Crucial to Human Survival and Global Expansion
New genetic research reveals that early modern humans outside Africa repeatedly went extinct until interbreeding with Neanderthals conferred immunity to new diseases, enabling their survival and eventual global spread approximately 48,000 years ago.
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24% Bias Score
Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?
From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.
Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?
From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.
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56% Bias Score
Five Young Stars to Watch at the 2025 AFCON
Five young African footballers—Lamine Camara (Senegal), Karim Konate (Ivory Coast), Aman Allah Memmiche (Tunisia), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast), and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)—are set to make their mark at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, showcasing their talent on a continental s...
Five Young Stars to Watch at the 2025 AFCON
Five young African footballers—Lamine Camara (Senegal), Karim Konate (Ivory Coast), Aman Allah Memmiche (Tunisia), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast), and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)—are set to make their mark at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, showcasing their talent on a continental s...
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12% Bias Score
At Least 20 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali
At least 20 people were killed in attacks on six villages in Mali's Bandiagara region on December 20, 2023, by jihadist groups; the attacks follow a similar incident last weekend, resulting in seven deaths, and contradict the junta's claims of success against jihadists.
At Least 20 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali
At least 20 people were killed in attacks on six villages in Mali's Bandiagara region on December 20, 2023, by jihadist groups; the attacks follow a similar incident last weekend, resulting in seven deaths, and contradict the junta's claims of success against jihadists.
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40% Bias Score
African Arrow Confirms Transcontinental Bird Migration
A white stork found in Klutz, Germany, in 1822, had an African arrow in its neck, proving transcontinental bird migration and disproving theories like underwater hibernation or transformation into other species.
African Arrow Confirms Transcontinental Bird Migration
A white stork found in Klutz, Germany, in 1822, had an African arrow in its neck, proving transcontinental bird migration and disproving theories like underwater hibernation or transformation into other species.
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36% Bias Score
African Parks: Conservation Model Under Scrutiny for Human Rights Abuses
African Parks, a conservation NGO managing 22 protected areas across 12 African countries, faces criticism for its militarized approach, alleged human rights abuses, lack of accountability, and displacement of local communities, despite its significant funding and stated commitment to conservation.
African Parks: Conservation Model Under Scrutiny for Human Rights Abuses
African Parks, a conservation NGO managing 22 protected areas across 12 African countries, faces criticism for its militarized approach, alleged human rights abuses, lack of accountability, and displacement of local communities, despite its significant funding and stated commitment to conservation.
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56% Bias Score
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power
China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.
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36% Bias Score
Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.
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40% Bias Score
Kinshasa Power Outage and Guinea's Healthcare Reforms
A power station fire in Kinshasa, DR Congo, caused a temporary power outage on December 21, 2024, while in Guinea, President Doumbouya was honored for his ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at universal health coverage.
Kinshasa Power Outage and Guinea's Healthcare Reforms
A power station fire in Kinshasa, DR Congo, caused a temporary power outage on December 21, 2024, while in Guinea, President Doumbouya was honored for his ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at universal health coverage.
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4% Bias Score
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
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32% Bias Score
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