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AU, EU, UN Leaders Affirm Multilateralism, Address Global Challenges
The African Union, European Union, and United Nations leaders met at UN Headquarters in New York on September 24, 2024, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism to address global challenges, including conflicts in Africa and climate change.
AU, EU, UN Leaders Affirm Multilateralism, Address Global Challenges
The African Union, European Union, and United Nations leaders met at UN Headquarters in New York on September 24, 2024, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism to address global challenges, including conflicts in Africa and climate change.
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8% Bias Score
DRC, Rwanda Hold First Oversight Committee Meeting Amidst Peace Deal Delays
The DRC and Rwanda held the first meeting of a joint oversight committee in Washington, D.C., to implement a June peace deal aimed at ending conflict in eastern DRC, though key provisions such as troop withdrawals and military operations against the FDLR remain unfulfilled.
DRC, Rwanda Hold First Oversight Committee Meeting Amidst Peace Deal Delays
The DRC and Rwanda held the first meeting of a joint oversight committee in Washington, D.C., to implement a June peace deal aimed at ending conflict in eastern DRC, though key provisions such as troop withdrawals and military operations against the FDLR remain unfulfilled.
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44% Bias Score
Slow Ratification of African Free Movement Protocol Hinders AfCFTA Implementation
Only four of 32 signatory African nations have ratified the 2018 Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, delaying the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to security concerns, lack of harmonized border systems, and potential revenue loss from visa fees.
Slow Ratification of African Free Movement Protocol Hinders AfCFTA Implementation
Only four of 32 signatory African nations have ratified the 2018 Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, delaying the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to security concerns, lack of harmonized border systems, and potential revenue loss from visa fees.
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36% Bias Score
African Union Pledges to Eliminate Cholera by 2030
Twenty African Union member states committed to ending cholera outbreaks by 2030 through increased investment, cross-border collaboration, and improved vaccine access, following a virtual meeting addressing systemic issues like limited water sanitation and vaccine shortages.
African Union Pledges to Eliminate Cholera by 2030
Twenty African Union member states committed to ending cholera outbreaks by 2030 through increased investment, cross-border collaboration, and improved vaccine access, following a virtual meeting addressing systemic issues like limited water sanitation and vaccine shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Africa Day: Celebrating Unity and Development
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union), symbolizing the continent's liberation from colonialism and its pursuit of unity and development.
Africa Day: Celebrating Unity and Development
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union), symbolizing the continent's liberation from colonialism and its pursuit of unity and development.
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36% Bias Score
AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040
The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.
AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040
The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.
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24% Bias Score
Gabon Military Seizes Power, Ending Bongo Family's 50-Year Rule
Military officers in Gabon launched a coup on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, detaining President Ali Bongo Ondimba and installing General Brice Oligui Nguema as the transitional leader, prompting international condemnation and celebrations in Libreville.
Gabon Military Seizes Power, Ending Bongo Family's 50-Year Rule
Military officers in Gabon launched a coup on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, detaining President Ali Bongo Ondimba and installing General Brice Oligui Nguema as the transitional leader, prompting international condemnation and celebrations in Libreville.
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28% Bias Score
Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Somali City of Mahas
On July 27th, 2024, the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group captured the strategic Somali city of Mahas after a fierce battle with government and local forces using car bombs and hundreds of heavily armed fighters, reversing previous government gains and highlighting the ongoing challenges in the regio...
Al-Shabaab Captures Strategic Somali City of Mahas
On July 27th, 2024, the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group captured the strategic Somali city of Mahas after a fierce battle with government and local forces using car bombs and hundreds of heavily armed fighters, reversing previous government gains and highlighting the ongoing challenges in the regio...
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48% Bias Score
Lesotho MP Faces Charges Over Territorial Claims on South Africa
Lesotho MP Dr. Tshepo Lipholo faces criminal charges for accusing the monarchy of ceding land to South Africa and claiming parts of South Africa for Lesotho, citing historical land claims; his bail hearing was postponed.
Lesotho MP Faces Charges Over Territorial Claims on South Africa
Lesotho MP Dr. Tshepo Lipholo faces criminal charges for accusing the monarchy of ceding land to South Africa and claiming parts of South Africa for Lesotho, citing historical land claims; his bail hearing was postponed.
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44% Bias Score
AU Urges U.S. Dialogue on New African Travel Restrictions
The African Union has urged the U.S. to adopt a more consultative approach to new travel restrictions affecting ten African nations, including entry bans for seven and limitations for three, citing potential negative impacts on various collaborations and diplomatic ties.
AU Urges U.S. Dialogue on New African Travel Restrictions
The African Union has urged the U.S. to adopt a more consultative approach to new travel restrictions affecting ten African nations, including entry bans for seven and limitations for three, citing potential negative impacts on various collaborations and diplomatic ties.
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36% Bias Score
Ethiopia Bans Tigrayan Party, Threatening Peace Deal
Ethiopia's National Election Board banned the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for failing to hold a general assembly, prompting condemnation from the TPLF, which calls the ban a threat to the 2022 peace deal and seeks African Union mediation. The decision follows months of internal TPLF divi...
Ethiopia Bans Tigrayan Party, Threatening Peace Deal
Ethiopia's National Election Board banned the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for failing to hold a general assembly, prompting condemnation from the TPLF, which calls the ban a threat to the 2022 peace deal and seeks African Union mediation. The decision follows months of internal TPLF divi...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Potential Military Escalation in Somalia Amidst Al-Shabaab's Advance
Amidst Al-Shabaab's advance on Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's rushed visit to Turkey signals potential deployment of 300-500 Turkish special forces to protect Turkish investments in Somalia, including a ballistic missile testing center and a port in Hobyo, against the backdrop o...
Turkey's Potential Military Escalation in Somalia Amidst Al-Shabaab's Advance
Amidst Al-Shabaab's advance on Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's rushed visit to Turkey signals potential deployment of 300-500 Turkish special forces to protect Turkish investments in Somalia, including a ballistic missile testing center and a port in Hobyo, against the backdrop o...
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36% Bias Score
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