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Niger's Coup Leader Declared President
Following a coup in July 2023, Niger's military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, was declared president on March 26th, 2024, for a minimum of five years, dissolved political parties, and expelled French and American troops.
Niger's Coup Leader Declared President
Following a coup in July 2023, Niger's military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, was declared president on March 26th, 2024, for a minimum of five years, dissolved political parties, and expelled French and American troops.
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56% Bias Score
Gabonese Election: Military Leader's Candidacy Challenges Transition
Gabon's April 12th presidential election features four candidates, notably General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the coup leader, and Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze, Ali Bongo's former prime minister; despite promises of a civilian handover, Oligui Nguema's candidacy, supported by Ali Bongo's party, cast...
Gabonese Election: Military Leader's Candidacy Challenges Transition
Gabon's April 12th presidential election features four candidates, notably General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the coup leader, and Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze, Ali Bongo's former prime minister; despite promises of a civilian handover, Oligui Nguema's candidacy, supported by Ali Bongo's party, cast...
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44% Bias Score
Lissu Critiques African Leaders' Emulation of Nyerere's Authoritarian Tendencies
At Makerere University, Tundu Lissu discussed how African leaders, emulating Julius Nyerere, use constitutionalism as a guise for authoritarianism, citing Uganda's militarized politics as an example, and urging emulation of Nyerere's eventual relinquishment of power.
Lissu Critiques African Leaders' Emulation of Nyerere's Authoritarian Tendencies
At Makerere University, Tundu Lissu discussed how African leaders, emulating Julius Nyerere, use constitutionalism as a guise for authoritarianism, citing Uganda's militarized politics as an example, and urging emulation of Nyerere's eventual relinquishment of power.
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52% Bias Score
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected Head of African Union Commission
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected head of the African Union Commission, succeeding Moussa Faki, marking the first time an East African leads the body; this comes amidst increasing conflicts across Africa and declining Western support for the AU.
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected Head of African Union Commission
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected head of the African Union Commission, succeeding Moussa Faki, marking the first time an East African leads the body; this comes amidst increasing conflicts across Africa and declining Western support for the AU.
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36% Bias Score
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected President of African Union Commission
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected president of the African Union Commission on February 15th, 2024, securing 33 votes, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat. His four-year term begins amid multiple regional conflicts, including the DRC and Sudan.
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected President of African Union Commission
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected president of the African Union Commission on February 15th, 2024, securing 33 votes, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat. His four-year term begins amid multiple regional conflicts, including the DRC and Sudan.
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40% Bias Score
Namibia's Founding Father, Sam Nujoma, Dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's founding father and first president, died at 95 on Saturday after a three-week hospital stay, prompting national mourning; his leadership, marked by both successes and controversies, leaves a complex legacy.
Namibia's Founding Father, Sam Nujoma, Dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's founding father and first president, died at 95 on Saturday after a three-week hospital stay, prompting national mourning; his leadership, marked by both successes and controversies, leaves a complex legacy.
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40% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Rwanda, Prompting Diplomatic Fallout
The European Union sanctioned Rwandan officials on March 17, 2025, for their role in the DRC conflict, prompting Rwanda to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium and expel its diplomats; Belgium played a leading role in imposing these sanctions, which may not fully resolve the ongoing crisis.
EU Sanctions Rwanda, Prompting Diplomatic Fallout
The European Union sanctioned Rwandan officials on March 17, 2025, for their role in the DRC conflict, prompting Rwanda to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium and expel its diplomats; Belgium played a leading role in imposing these sanctions, which may not fully resolve the ongoing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Four Candidates Vie for Presidency in Post-Coup Gabon
Gabon's upcoming presidential election on April 12th will include four candidates: General Brice Oligui Nguema, former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, Joseph Lapensée Essingone, and Stéphane Germain Iloko Boussengui, following the August 2023 coup that ousted the Bongo dynasty after 55 yea...
Four Candidates Vie for Presidency in Post-Coup Gabon
Gabon's upcoming presidential election on April 12th will include four candidates: General Brice Oligui Nguema, former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, Joseph Lapensée Essingone, and Stéphane Germain Iloko Boussengui, following the August 2023 coup that ousted the Bongo dynasty after 55 yea...
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44% Bias Score
EU Responds Cautiously to DRC Crisis, Delays Sanctions on Rwanda
Following the M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, the EU suspended defense talks with Rwanda, reviewed a raw materials agreement, and urged troop withdrawal, though Luxembourg delayed stronger sanctions pending African Union-mediated negotiations in Harare.
EU Responds Cautiously to DRC Crisis, Delays Sanctions on Rwanda
Following the M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, the EU suspended defense talks with Rwanda, reviewed a raw materials agreement, and urged troop withdrawal, though Luxembourg delayed stronger sanctions pending African Union-mediated negotiations in Harare.
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52% Bias Score
AU Chairmanship Election: Odinga Faces Tight Race
Raila Odinga of Kenya is competing against Mahmoud Ali Yousuf of Djibouti and Richard Randrimandrato of Madagascar for the African Union chairmanship on February 15th, with the election potentially impacting East Africa's influence within the organization.
AU Chairmanship Election: Odinga Faces Tight Race
Raila Odinga of Kenya is competing against Mahmoud Ali Yousuf of Djibouti and Richard Randrimandrato of Madagascar for the African Union chairmanship on February 15th, with the election potentially impacting East Africa's influence within the organization.
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24% Bias Score
More Women in High Office in Sub-Saharan Africa: Progress and Challenges
The increasing number of women in high political positions in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang of Ghana and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, reflects a global movement towards gender equality; however, significant challenges remain, and full parity m...
More Women in High Office in Sub-Saharan Africa: Progress and Challenges
The increasing number of women in high political positions in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang of Ghana and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, reflects a global movement towards gender equality; however, significant challenges remain, and full parity m...
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36% Bias Score
Death of Namibian Founding President Sam Nujoma
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president, died on February 8th at age 95; his leadership from 1990-2005 was marked by achieving independence from South Africa, unifying diverse populations, and controversial stances on social and international issues.
Death of Namibian Founding President Sam Nujoma
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president, died on February 8th at age 95; his leadership from 1990-2005 was marked by achieving independence from South Africa, unifying diverse populations, and controversial stances on social and international issues.
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40% Bias Score
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