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Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
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36% Bias Score
HRW Report Exposes Widespread Human Rights Abuses Across Africa
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African nations in 2024, including at least 60 deaths in Kenya following anti-government protests and a humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to ongoing conflict displacing over 10.8 million people by September 2024.
HRW Report Exposes Widespread Human Rights Abuses Across Africa
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African nations in 2024, including at least 60 deaths in Kenya following anti-government protests and a humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to ongoing conflict displacing over 10.8 million people by September 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
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US TikTok Ban: Potential Economic Boon for Africa
The US ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, could positively impact Africa economically by redirecting TikTok's resources towards its African user base, creating new revenue streams for African content creators; however, it also raises concerns about increased regulation of social media platforms ...
US TikTok Ban: Potential Economic Boon for Africa
The US ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, could positively impact Africa economically by redirecting TikTok's resources towards its African user base, creating new revenue streams for African content creators; however, it also raises concerns about increased regulation of social media platforms ...
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China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
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48% Bias Score
Biya's Eighth Term Bid Amidst Cameroon's Crisis
91-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya is expected to run for an eighth term in the upcoming elections, despite concerns over his health and the ongoing Anglophone conflict that has hindered the nation's economic progress.
Biya's Eighth Term Bid Amidst Cameroon's Crisis
91-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya is expected to run for an eighth term in the upcoming elections, despite concerns over his health and the ongoing Anglophone conflict that has hindered the nation's economic progress.
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Thomas-Greenfield Warns of Renewed Adversarial Influence Under Potential Second Trump Term
Outgoing UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield warns that a second Trump presidency could repeat the decline in U.S. global leadership seen in his first term, allowing adversaries to increase their influence, a concern amplified by Trump's nominee, Rep. Elise Stefanik's, call for a 'complete reasses...
Thomas-Greenfield Warns of Renewed Adversarial Influence Under Potential Second Trump Term
Outgoing UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield warns that a second Trump presidency could repeat the decline in U.S. global leadership seen in his first term, allowing adversaries to increase their influence, a concern amplified by Trump's nominee, Rep. Elise Stefanik's, call for a 'complete reasses...
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56% Bias Score
Eastern DRC Conflict Displaces Over 230,000: UNHCR Declares World's Most Alarming Crisis
More than 230,000 people have been displaced in eastern DRC since the start of 2024 due to escalating violence between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, prompting the UNHCR to declare it the world's most alarming humanitarian crisis.
Eastern DRC Conflict Displaces Over 230,000: UNHCR Declares World's Most Alarming Crisis
More than 230,000 people have been displaced in eastern DRC since the start of 2024 due to escalating violence between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, prompting the UNHCR to declare it the world's most alarming humanitarian crisis.
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Russia's Expanding Military Presence in Africa Fuels Anti-Western Sentiment
Amidst the ousting of Russia's ally in Syria, the Kremlin is supporting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the Central African Republic with Wagner mercenaries, whose presence is deemed essential for Touadéra's continued rule, reflecting Russia's expanding influence across Africa.
Russia's Expanding Military Presence in Africa Fuels Anti-Western Sentiment
Amidst the ousting of Russia's ally in Syria, the Kremlin is supporting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the Central African Republic with Wagner mercenaries, whose presence is deemed essential for Touadéra's continued rule, reflecting Russia's expanding influence across Africa.
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48% Bias Score
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
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South Africa's Mining Decline Fuels Illegal Gold Rush
South Africa's mining industry, once a pillar of its economy and a symbol of white supremacy, has drastically declined since the end of apartheid, leading to widespread unemployment and the rise of a massive, dangerous informal mining sector producing an estimated 21 billion Rand (1.4 billion Euros ...
South Africa's Mining Decline Fuels Illegal Gold Rush
South Africa's mining industry, once a pillar of its economy and a symbol of white supremacy, has drastically declined since the end of apartheid, leading to widespread unemployment and the rise of a massive, dangerous informal mining sector producing an estimated 21 billion Rand (1.4 billion Euros ...
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36% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
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24% Bias Score
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