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Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
Biden's Angola Trip: $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Infrastructure Focus Amidst Domestic Turmoil
President Biden concluded his first trip to Africa with a $1 billion aid pledge to Angola and a focus on the $4 billion Lobito Corridor infrastructure project to improve trade and counter China's influence, despite domestic challenges and an upcoming change in US administration.
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44% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
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40% Bias Score
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
Deadly Respiratory Illness Outbreak in Congo
At least 71 people, mostly teenagers, have died from a mystery respiratory illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a response from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Hong Kong has implemented health checks for arrivals from the DRC.
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44% Bias Score
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa Partner to Launch Sovereign Cloud in Ivory Coast
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa launched a secure and sovereign cloud offering in Ivory Coast to boost digital sovereignty and economic growth, expanding to other African countries while fostering local skills and R&D.
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa Partner to Launch Sovereign Cloud in Ivory Coast
Clever Cloud and DataConnect Africa launched a secure and sovereign cloud offering in Ivory Coast to boost digital sovereignty and economic growth, expanding to other African countries while fostering local skills and R&D.
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4% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
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24% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Visit Overshadowed by Pardon Controversy
President Biden's visit to Angola, while including a state visit with Angolan President Lourenço and the promotion of the Lobito Corridor railway project, was overshadowed by his avoidance of questions regarding his son Hunter's pardon; the visit's success now depends on the incoming Trump administr...
Biden's Angola Visit Overshadowed by Pardon Controversy
President Biden's visit to Angola, while including a state visit with Angolan President Lourenço and the promotion of the Lobito Corridor railway project, was overshadowed by his avoidance of questions regarding his son Hunter's pardon; the visit's success now depends on the incoming Trump administr...
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52% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC: 27 Deaths Reported, WHO Responds
A mysterious illness is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), causing at least 27 deaths (likely an undercount) as of December 3rd, with symptoms affecting the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on-site to assist, and the pathogen's nature remains undet...
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32% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous, has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its culinary significance and widespread popularity across Africa, particularly in French-speaking countries.
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous, has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its culinary significance and widespread popularity across Africa, particularly in French-speaking countries.
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4% Bias Score
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal Advances to Handball Semifinals
Senegal's women's handball team secured a semi-final berth against Tunisia in the African Nations Championship in Kinshasa after defeating Cameroon; a win would be their first continental title in 13 participations.
Senegal Advances to Handball Semifinals
Senegal's women's handball team secured a semi-final berth against Tunisia in the African Nations Championship in Kinshasa after defeating Cameroon; a win would be their first continental title in 13 participations.
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48% Bias Score
Moroccan Professor Awarded for Economic Intelligence Leadership
Professor Driss Guerraoui, president of the Université Ouverte de Dakhla, received the 2024 SCIP International Leadership Award in Economic Intelligence in Barcelona on December 4th, recognizing his contributions to economic intelligence research, education, and advocacy in Morocco and Africa since ...
Moroccan Professor Awarded for Economic Intelligence Leadership
Professor Driss Guerraoui, president of the Université Ouverte de Dakhla, received the 2024 SCIP International Leadership Award in Economic Intelligence in Barcelona on December 4th, recognizing his contributions to economic intelligence research, education, and advocacy in Morocco and Africa since ...
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36% Bias Score
Decline of French Influence in Africa: Market Share Halved, Defense Agreements Terminated
France's influence in Africa is declining, with its market share in sub-Saharan Africa halving from 7% in 2005 to 3.2% in 2023, as shown by the recent termination of defense agreements with Chad and the withdrawal of French banks; this contrasts with France remaining the second largest investor in A...
Decline of French Influence in Africa: Market Share Halved, Defense Agreements Terminated
France's influence in Africa is declining, with its market share in sub-Saharan Africa halving from 7% in 2005 to 3.2% in 2023, as shown by the recent termination of defense agreements with Chad and the withdrawal of French banks; this contrasts with France remaining the second largest investor in A...
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40% Bias Score
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