Assassinations of African Presidents Following Coups
Following coups in post-colonial Africa, three presidents—Sylvanus Olympio (Togo, 1963), William Tolbert (Liberia, 1980), and Samuel Doe (Liberia, 1990)—were assassinated, highlighting the region's volatile political landscape.
Assassinations of African Presidents Following Coups
Following coups in post-colonial Africa, three presidents—Sylvanus Olympio (Togo, 1963), William Tolbert (Liberia, 1980), and Samuel Doe (Liberia, 1990)—were assassinated, highlighting the region's volatile political landscape.
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44% Bias Score
AUC Chair Candidates Debate Visions for Africa
On December 13th, Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar) debated their visions for the African Union Commission chair position at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering security, economic integration, and AU reforms.
AUC Chair Candidates Debate Visions for Africa
On December 13th, Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar) debated their visions for the African Union Commission chair position at AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering security, economic integration, and AU reforms.
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36% Bias Score
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
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40% Bias Score
Ghana's Presidential Election: Mahama and Bawumia Clash Amidst Economic Crisis
Ghana holds a presidential election on December 7th between former president John Mahama of the NDC and vice president Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP; Mahama emphasizes his infrastructure achievements, while Bawumia focuses on digitalization amid Ghana's economic struggles including a two-year debt def...
Ghana's Presidential Election: Mahama and Bawumia Clash Amidst Economic Crisis
Ghana holds a presidential election on December 7th between former president John Mahama of the NDC and vice president Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP; Mahama emphasizes his infrastructure achievements, while Bawumia focuses on digitalization amid Ghana's economic struggles including a two-year debt def...
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36% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Electoral Dispute
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a former anti-apartheid activist, was elected Namibia's first female president on [Date] with 57% of the vote, prompting a legal challenge from her opponent, Panduleni Itula, citing electoral irregularities.
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Electoral Dispute
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a former anti-apartheid activist, was elected Namibia's first female president on [Date] with 57% of the vote, prompting a legal challenge from her opponent, Panduleni Itula, citing electoral irregularities.
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44% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Legal Challenge
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with over 57% of the vote, making history as the country's first female president; however, her opponent is challenging the results in court due to alleged electoral irregularities.
Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Legal Challenge
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with over 57% of the vote, making history as the country's first female president; however, her opponent is challenging the results in court due to alleged electoral irregularities.
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36% Bias Score
African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Policy Differences
In a historic debate, three candidates—Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—contested the African Union Commission chair election on December 13th, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, presenting differing plans for security, economic growth, and...
African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Policy Differences
In a historic debate, three candidates—Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—contested the African Union Commission chair election on December 13th, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, presenting differing plans for security, economic growth, and...
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36% Bias Score
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
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44% Bias Score
Ghana's 2024 Elections: High Stakes Amidst Economic Crisis
On December 7th, 2024, Ghanaians elected a new president and parliament in a closely contested election marked by high voter turnout amidst a severe economic crisis; 12 presidential candidates competed, but the race largely centered on Vice President Bawumia (NPP) and former President Mahama (NDC).
Ghana's 2024 Elections: High Stakes Amidst Economic Crisis
On December 7th, 2024, Ghanaians elected a new president and parliament in a closely contested election marked by high voter turnout amidst a severe economic crisis; 12 presidential candidates competed, but the race largely centered on Vice President Bawumia (NPP) and former President Mahama (NDC).
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36% Bias Score
African Ruling Parties Face Unprecedented Losses in 2023 Elections
In 2023, sub-Saharan African ruling parties experienced significant losses in multiple elections, primarily due to public discontent over corruption, economic mismanagement, and high inflation, demonstrating increased democratic accountability and opposition party strategic adaptation.
African Ruling Parties Face Unprecedented Losses in 2023 Elections
In 2023, sub-Saharan African ruling parties experienced significant losses in multiple elections, primarily due to public discontent over corruption, economic mismanagement, and high inflation, demonstrating increased democratic accountability and opposition party strategic adaptation.
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36% Bias Score
Mahama Seeks Ghana Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis
Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama is running for president again, citing Ghana's current economic crisis as his main campaign point, despite facing past accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement during his 2012-2017 presidency.
Mahama Seeks Ghana Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis
Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama is running for president again, citing Ghana's current economic crisis as his main campaign point, despite facing past accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement during his 2012-2017 presidency.
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32% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, following a national election with nearly 1.5 million registered voters and disruptions on the first day of voting.
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president on December 4, 2024, with 57.31% of the vote, following a national election with nearly 1.5 million registered voters and disruptions on the first day of voting.
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32% Bias Score