Burkina Faso's Education Crisis: Islamist Militants Force School Closures
Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has forced the closure of thousands of schools, impacting millions and creating the world's most neglected displacement crisis; despite the risks, many teachers, like one who was held captive by militants, continue teaching.
Burkina Faso's Education Crisis: Islamist Militants Force School Closures
Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has forced the closure of thousands of schools, impacting millions and creating the world's most neglected displacement crisis; despite the risks, many teachers, like one who was held captive by militants, continue teaching.
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44% Bias Score
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
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40% Bias Score
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
Morocco-China Partnership Boosted by Xi's Visit, Renewed Flights
The strategic partnership between Morocco and China, marked by Xi Jinping's visit to Casablanca in November 2024 and the resumption of direct flights, signifies increased economic ties, tourism, and cooperation extending to Africa.
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64% Bias Score
Baby Born at Sea Highlights Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby girl was born on a migrant boat off Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangerous journey undertaken by migrants crossing the Atlantic, the deadliest migration route globally with over 10,000 deaths or disappearances in 2024.
Baby Born at Sea Highlights Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby girl was born on a migrant boat off Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangerous journey undertaken by migrants crossing the Atlantic, the deadliest migration route globally with over 10,000 deaths or disappearances in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
Baby Born at Sea on Deadly Migrant Route to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a migrant boat off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on Monday, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic migration route; at least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared attempting this route in 2024, causing political tension in Spain.
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44% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's African Military Strategy
Uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad threatens to disrupt Russia's African operations, particularly in the Sahel region where it supports multiple military juntas, accesses strategic resources like gold and uranium and is challenged by th...
Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's African Military Strategy
Uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad threatens to disrupt Russia's African operations, particularly in the Sahel region where it supports multiple military juntas, accesses strategic resources like gold and uranium and is challenged by th...
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36% Bias Score
Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
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36% Bias Score
Benin's Vodun Days Festival: Preserving Tradition Amidst Commercialization Concerns
The annual Vodun Days festival in southern Benin showcases the enduring legacy of Vodou, particularly its influence on Guadeloupean Gwoka music, while raising concerns about the potential for commercialization.
Benin's Vodun Days Festival: Preserving Tradition Amidst Commercialization Concerns
The annual Vodun Days festival in southern Benin showcases the enduring legacy of Vodou, particularly its influence on Guadeloupean Gwoka music, while raising concerns about the potential for commercialization.
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32% Bias Score
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
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48% Bias Score
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
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40% Bias Score
Senegal and Chad Rebuke Macron's Comments on French Military Intervention in Sahel
French President Macron's comments on the lack of gratitude from African leaders for France's military intervention in the Sahel sparked strong condemnations from Senegal and Chad, who rejected his assertions and highlighted the historical contributions of African soldiers to France.
Senegal and Chad Rebuke Macron's Comments on French Military Intervention in Sahel
French President Macron's comments on the lack of gratitude from African leaders for France's military intervention in the Sahel sparked strong condemnations from Senegal and Chad, who rejected his assertions and highlighted the historical contributions of African soldiers to France.
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44% Bias Score
Mondlane's Return to Mozambique Sparks Violence
Following his disputed loss in Mozambique's October presidential election, opposition leader Mondlane returned to the country on Thursday, sparking celebrations among supporters but also violent clashes with police resulting in at least two deaths. Mondlane, who rejects the election results, vowed t...
Mondlane's Return to Mozambique Sparks Violence
Following his disputed loss in Mozambique's October presidential election, opposition leader Mondlane returned to the country on Thursday, sparking celebrations among supporters but also violent clashes with police resulting in at least two deaths. Mondlane, who rejects the election results, vowed t...
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48% Bias Score