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Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Boosts Regional Power Sharing
The $1.2 billion Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway, officially opened last year, enables the two countries to share electricity across 650 miles of transmission lines, improving energy reliability and addressing rising demand fueled by renewable energy sources; this is part of a broader trend in Af...
Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Boosts Regional Power Sharing
The $1.2 billion Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway, officially opened last year, enables the two countries to share electricity across 650 miles of transmission lines, improving energy reliability and addressing rising demand fueled by renewable energy sources; this is part of a broader trend in Af...
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Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, was reappointed on November 29th, ahead of schedule at the request of African countries to prepare for the 2026 ministerial conference in Cameroon, showcasing her impactful leadership and the rising influence of African nations.
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Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
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44% Bias Score
Luxury Safaris Shift from 'Big Five' to Transformative Experiences
The luxury safari market is undergoing a transformation, shifting from traditional game viewing to personalized experiences including conservation efforts, community interaction and unique activities; the market is expected to grow from \$1.7 billion in 2023 to \$1.98 billion by 2032, with prices re...
Luxury Safaris Shift from 'Big Five' to Transformative Experiences
The luxury safari market is undergoing a transformation, shifting from traditional game viewing to personalized experiences including conservation efforts, community interaction and unique activities; the market is expected to grow from \$1.7 billion in 2023 to \$1.98 billion by 2032, with prices re...
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DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
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Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with maximum visibility in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, offering an eclipsed sunrise, and up to 94% of the sun covered in some areas, while other areas such as Europe and northwest Africa will also be able to view it.
Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29, 2025
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, 2025, with maximum visibility in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, offering an eclipsed sunrise, and up to 94% of the sun covered in some areas, while other areas such as Europe and northwest Africa will also be able to view it.
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Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
Global AIDS Initiatives Save Millions, but Child Disparities Persist
Global health programs have drastically reduced AIDS-related deaths from 2.1 million in 2004 to 630,000 today, saving over 65 million lives; however, disparities in child testing and treatment access remain a significant challenge.
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32% Bias Score
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
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Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
Severe Malaria Identified as Cause of DRC Illness Outbreak
A mysterious illness in the DRC's Kwango province, affecting hundreds, mostly children under five, with flu-like symptoms, has been identified as severe malaria by local health officials, resulting in 592 cases and 37 deaths since October.
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Guinea's Ex-Defense Minister Jailed for Corruption
A Guinean court sentenced former defense minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison and a $58.5 million fine for corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering, confiscating his assets as part of the military junta's anti-corruption campaign launched in May 2022.
Guinea's Ex-Defense Minister Jailed for Corruption
A Guinean court sentenced former defense minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison and a $58.5 million fine for corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering, confiscating his assets as part of the military junta's anti-corruption campaign launched in May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Senegal National Orchestra to Headline First Africa Diaspora Festival
The Senegal National Orchestra will be central to the first Africa Diaspora Festival, a two-day event (December 27-28, 2024) at the Douta Seck Cultural Center in Senegal, celebrating cultural ties with the African diaspora through performances and discussions, showcasing Senegal's musical diversity ...
Senegal National Orchestra to Headline First Africa Diaspora Festival
The Senegal National Orchestra will be central to the first Africa Diaspora Festival, a two-day event (December 27-28, 2024) at the Douta Seck Cultural Center in Senegal, celebrating cultural ties with the African diaspora through performances and discussions, showcasing Senegal's musical diversity ...
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Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
Africa's Air Pollution Crisis: A Deadly Lack of Monitoring
Air pollution causes over 2.8 million annual deaths in Africa due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes, largely because only 24 of 54 countries monitor air quality, hindering effective interventions. This is exacerbated by factors like biomass cooking, vehicle emissions, and climate change.
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36% Bias Score
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