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China Square's Sixth Kenyan Branch Opens Amidst Retail Competition Debate
China Square, a Chinese retail chain, opened its sixth Kenyan branch in Nairobi's Two Rivers Mall on Friday, attracting hundreds of shoppers with its low prices, but sparking concerns from local retailers who say it's creating an uneven playing field.
China Square's Sixth Kenyan Branch Opens Amidst Retail Competition Debate
China Square, a Chinese retail chain, opened its sixth Kenyan branch in Nairobi's Two Rivers Mall on Friday, attracting hundreds of shoppers with its low prices, but sparking concerns from local retailers who say it's creating an uneven playing field.
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60% Bias Score
Somalia Ranked Among World's Most Corrupt, Hindering Climate Change Efforts
Transparency International's 2024 report ranks Somalia among the most corrupt countries globally, hindering climate change efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, where 33 of 100 countries score below the global average of 43, with conflict exacerbating the issue in Somalia and other nations.
Somalia Ranked Among World's Most Corrupt, Hindering Climate Change Efforts
Transparency International's 2024 report ranks Somalia among the most corrupt countries globally, hindering climate change efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, where 33 of 100 countries score below the global average of 43, with conflict exacerbating the issue in Somalia and other nations.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Rebellion in Congo Risks Regional Conflict
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, escalating a conflict that risks involving more nations; a regional summit failed to produce strong solutions, raising concerns of broader instability in mineral-rich eastern Congo.
M23 Rebellion in Congo Risks Regional Conflict
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, escalating a conflict that risks involving more nations; a regional summit failed to produce strong solutions, raising concerns of broader instability in mineral-rich eastern Congo.
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44% Bias Score
Guinea's Junta Consolidates Power Amidst Repression and Propaganda
Following a 2021 coup in Guinea, General Mamady Doumbouya's regime is consolidating power through the suppression of opposition and a state-backed propaganda campaign, despite initial promises of a return to constitutional rule by the end of 2024; opposition figures are detained, media licenses revo...
Guinea's Junta Consolidates Power Amidst Repression and Propaganda
Following a 2021 coup in Guinea, General Mamady Doumbouya's regime is consolidating power through the suppression of opposition and a state-backed propaganda campaign, despite initial promises of a return to constitutional rule by the end of 2024; opposition figures are detained, media licenses revo...
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52% Bias Score
Madagascar's Unexpected Caviar Success Story
Delphyne Dabezies's Acipenser, defying initial skepticism, produces high-end caviar in Madagascar's Lake Mantasoa, utilizing the lake's unique climate and now supplying luxury restaurants worldwide, creating jobs and promoting environmental sustainability.
Madagascar's Unexpected Caviar Success Story
Delphyne Dabezies's Acipenser, defying initial skepticism, produces high-end caviar in Madagascar's Lake Mantasoa, utilizing the lake's unique climate and now supplying luxury restaurants worldwide, creating jobs and promoting environmental sustainability.
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44% Bias Score
South Sudan President Dismisses Top Officials, Raising Stability Concerns
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir unexpectedly dismissed two vice presidents, the spy chief, and other officials, citing no reasons, raising concerns about political stability in the oil-rich nation which has faced repeated postponements of elections and fragile peace agreements.
South Sudan President Dismisses Top Officials, Raising Stability Concerns
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir unexpectedly dismissed two vice presidents, the spy chief, and other officials, citing no reasons, raising concerns about political stability in the oil-rich nation which has faced repeated postponements of elections and fragile peace agreements.
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36% Bias Score
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
FGM in Europe: 600,000 Women Affected
An estimated 600,000 women and girls in Europe have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice continuing despite legal prohibitions and efforts to combat it; the issue requires addressing deeply rooted cultural beliefs and providing support for survivors.
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40% Bias Score
AU Calls for Unity to Tackle Africa's Development and Security Challenges Amidst Global Uncertainty
African Union officials, meeting in Addis Ababa, emphasized the need for increased continental unity to address development and security challenges amid global uncertainties, including the Ukraine crisis and internal African conflicts, highlighting the importance of strengthening the AU and multilat...
AU Calls for Unity to Tackle Africa's Development and Security Challenges Amidst Global Uncertainty
African Union officials, meeting in Addis Ababa, emphasized the need for increased continental unity to address development and security challenges amid global uncertainties, including the Ukraine crisis and internal African conflicts, highlighting the importance of strengthening the AU and multilat...
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16% Bias Score
Cholera Resurgence: 2024 Cases Surge 50%, Vaccine Shortages Exacerbate Crisis
The World Health Organization reported a near 50% increase in cholera cases in 2024 (804,721) compared to 2023 (535,321), with deaths also rising from 4,007 to 5,805; scientists estimate far higher numbers annually, and six countries requested vaccines from a depleted global stockpile in 2025, highl...
Cholera Resurgence: 2024 Cases Surge 50%, Vaccine Shortages Exacerbate Crisis
The World Health Organization reported a near 50% increase in cholera cases in 2024 (804,721) compared to 2023 (535,321), with deaths also rising from 4,007 to 5,805; scientists estimate far higher numbers annually, and six countries requested vaccines from a depleted global stockpile in 2025, highl...
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36% Bias Score
Madagascar's Acipenser: A Disruptor in the Global Caviar Market
Delphyne Dabezies's Acipenser, established in 2008 in Madagascar, produces high-end caviar from Lake Mantasoa, challenging traditional sources and now supplying luxury restaurants globally after overcoming initial disbelief from the industry.
Madagascar's Acipenser: A Disruptor in the Global Caviar Market
Delphyne Dabezies's Acipenser, established in 2008 in Madagascar, produces high-end caviar from Lake Mantasoa, challenging traditional sources and now supplying luxury restaurants globally after overcoming initial disbelief from the industry.
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44% Bias Score
Uganda Reports Nine Ebola Cases, One Death
As of February 7th, nine Ebola cases, including one death, have been confirmed in Uganda, with 265 contacts under quarantine; health authorities are conducting contact tracing and a clinical trial for a vaccine to combat the Sudan strain outbreak.
Uganda Reports Nine Ebola Cases, One Death
As of February 7th, nine Ebola cases, including one death, have been confirmed in Uganda, with 265 contacts under quarantine; health authorities are conducting contact tracing and a clinical trial for a vaccine to combat the Sudan strain outbreak.
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32% Bias Score
Africa Launches AI Council to Bridge the Digital Divide
The African Union is establishing an AI council to address the continent's significant lag in artificial intelligence development, aiming to leverage AI to improve sectors like healthcare and education, despite challenges such as limited digital infrastructure and skilled labor shortages.
Africa Launches AI Council to Bridge the Digital Divide
The African Union is establishing an AI council to address the continent's significant lag in artificial intelligence development, aiming to leverage AI to improve sectors like healthcare and education, despite challenges such as limited digital infrastructure and skilled labor shortages.
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40% Bias Score
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