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Malawi Election Results and Rihanna's Third Child
In Malawi's recent election, Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika, who secured 56% of the vote, while Chakwera received 33%; concurrently, pop star Rihanna announced the birth of her third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers.
Malawi Election Results and Rihanna's Third Child
In Malawi's recent election, Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika, who secured 56% of the vote, while Chakwera received 33%; concurrently, pop star Rihanna announced the birth of her third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers.
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48% Bias Score
Malawi Election Update: Mutharika Leads with 66% of Provisional Vote Count
With two-thirds of districts reporting provisional results, former Malawian President Peter Mutharika holds a commanding lead in the presidential race with approximately 66% of the vote, while incumbent Lazarus Chakwera trails with about 24%, according to the ongoing vote count.
Malawi Election Update: Mutharika Leads with 66% of Provisional Vote Count
With two-thirds of districts reporting provisional results, former Malawian President Peter Mutharika holds a commanding lead in the presidential race with approximately 66% of the vote, while incumbent Lazarus Chakwera trails with about 24%, according to the ongoing vote count.
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36% Bias Score
Simone Gbagbo: From Bunker to Presidential Hopeful in Ivory Coast
Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast's former first lady, is running for president after being surprisingly allowed to contest the October elections, despite a past conviction and divorce from her former president husband, Laurent Gbagbo.
Simone Gbagbo: From Bunker to Presidential Hopeful in Ivory Coast
Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast's former first lady, is running for president after being surprisingly allowed to contest the October elections, despite a past conviction and divorce from her former president husband, Laurent Gbagbo.
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24% Bias Score
CCM Raises 86 Billion Shillings in Single-Day Fundraising Drive for Tanzanian Elections
Tanzania's ruling party, CCM, raised 86.31 billion shillings ($36.7 million USD) in a single day for the upcoming October elections, exceeding initial targets; contributions came from various sources, including miners, businessmen, and high-ranking officials, sparking concerns about resource allocat...
CCM Raises 86 Billion Shillings in Single-Day Fundraising Drive for Tanzanian Elections
Tanzania's ruling party, CCM, raised 86.31 billion shillings ($36.7 million USD) in a single day for the upcoming October elections, exceeding initial targets; contributions came from various sources, including miners, businessmen, and high-ranking officials, sparking concerns about resource allocat...
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52% Bias Score
Senegal's Private Press Faces Existential Crisis After Government Funding Cuts
The suspension of government advertising contracts in Senegal since June 2024 has caused a severe financial crisis for private media outlets, resulting in staff layoffs, unpaid salaries, and the potential collapse of some publications, highlighting the vulnerability of the sector to political influe...
Senegal's Private Press Faces Existential Crisis After Government Funding Cuts
The suspension of government advertising contracts in Senegal since June 2024 has caused a severe financial crisis for private media outlets, resulting in staff layoffs, unpaid salaries, and the potential collapse of some publications, highlighting the vulnerability of the sector to political influe...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Mocked for Complimenting Liberian President's English
President Trump's compliment of Liberian President Boakai's English, despite it being Liberia's official language, sparked mockery, revealing Trump's limited knowledge of Africa and highlighting the complex history between the US and Liberia.
Trump Mocked for Complimenting Liberian President's English
President Trump's compliment of Liberian President Boakai's English, despite it being Liberia's official language, sparked mockery, revealing Trump's limited knowledge of Africa and highlighting the complex history between the US and Liberia.
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40% Bias Score
Malawi's Chakwera Concedes Defeat to Mutharika in Presidential Election
Following a closely contested election in Malawi, incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat to his rival and predecessor, Peter Mutharika, citing Mutharika's insurmountable lead.
Malawi's Chakwera Concedes Defeat to Mutharika in Presidential Election
Following a closely contested election in Malawi, incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat to his rival and predecessor, Peter Mutharika, citing Mutharika's insurmountable lead.
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36% Bias Score
Malawi Presidential Election: Economic Hardship Dominates Voter Concerns
Malawians voted in a presidential election on Tuesday, with economic issues such as high inflation, unemployment, fuel shortages, and power outages being the main concerns for voters.
Malawi Presidential Election: Economic Hardship Dominates Voter Concerns
Malawians voted in a presidential election on Tuesday, with economic issues such as high inflation, unemployment, fuel shortages, and power outages being the main concerns for voters.
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28% Bias Score
African Presidents Extend Rule: Biya Seeks Re-election
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for October's election, extending his 43-year rule, mirroring similar actions by Uganda's Yoweri Museveni and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, highlighting a trend of long-serving African presidents circumventing term limits and supp...
African Presidents Extend Rule: Biya Seeks Re-election
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for October's election, extending his 43-year rule, mirroring similar actions by Uganda's Yoweri Museveni and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, highlighting a trend of long-serving African presidents circumventing term limits and supp...
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60% Bias Score
Democratic Setbacks in French-Speaking Africa: Repression and the Erosion of Self-Governance
Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and Chad have reversed democratic progress, silencing opposition and imprisoning critics, while France's ambiguous role and internal factors contribute to the crisis, despite ongoing protests and the universal aspiration for self-determination.
Democratic Setbacks in French-Speaking Africa: Repression and the Erosion of Self-Governance
Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and Chad have reversed democratic progress, silencing opposition and imprisoning critics, while France's ambiguous role and internal factors contribute to the crisis, despite ongoing protests and the universal aspiration for self-determination.
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60% Bias Score
Buhari's Dual Legacy: Military Ruler and Controversial Nigerian President
Muhammadu Buhari, born December 17, 1942, ruled Nigeria as military head of state from 1983-1985 and as democratically elected president from 2015-2023, leaving a mixed legacy of anti-corruption efforts, human rights abuses, and economic challenges.
Buhari's Dual Legacy: Military Ruler and Controversial Nigerian President
Muhammadu Buhari, born December 17, 1942, ruled Nigeria as military head of state from 1983-1985 and as democratically elected president from 2015-2023, leaving a mixed legacy of anti-corruption efforts, human rights abuses, and economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Malawi Elections: Youth Participation Faces Systemic Barriers
Malawi's September 16th elections see increased youth political participation following a recent addition of 35 parliamentary seats; however, young candidates face challenges navigating established party structures and cultural biases, highlighting the need for systemic reforms.
Malawi Elections: Youth Participation Faces Systemic Barriers
Malawi's September 16th elections see increased youth political participation following a recent addition of 35 parliamentary seats; however, young candidates face challenges navigating established party structures and cultural biases, highlighting the need for systemic reforms.
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20% Bias Score
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