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M23 and Rwandan forces seize Bukavu, escalating DRC conflict
On February 15th, 2024, M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops captured Bukavu, DRC, escalating a conflict that has caused at least 2,900 deaths; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged regional de-escalation, while the EU considers options.
M23 and Rwandan forces seize Bukavu, escalating DRC conflict
On February 15th, 2024, M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops captured Bukavu, DRC, escalating a conflict that has caused at least 2,900 deaths; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged regional de-escalation, while the EU considers options.
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44% Bias Score
Djibouti's Yusuf Elected New African Union Chairperson
After a multi-round vote, Mahmoud Cali Yusuf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected the new Chairperson of the African Union, defeating Raila Odinga; six nations abstained due to conflict.
Djibouti's Yusuf Elected New African Union Chairperson
After a multi-round vote, Mahmoud Cali Yusuf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected the new Chairperson of the African Union, defeating Raila Odinga; six nations abstained due to conflict.
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40% 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
M23 Offensive in DR Congo Defies Ceasefire Call, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Renewed fighting erupted in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu Province on Tuesday, three days after a ceasefire call, with the M23 militia attacking army positions near Ihusi, displacing thousands and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis amid a US aid suspension.
M23 Offensive in DR Congo Defies Ceasefire Call, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Renewed fighting erupted in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu Province on Tuesday, three days after a ceasefire call, with the M23 militia attacking army positions near Ihusi, displacing thousands and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis amid a US aid suspension.
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44% Bias Score
AU Calls for Unity to Tackle Africa's Development and Security Challenges Amidst Global Uncertainty
African Union officials, meeting in Addis Ababa, emphasized the need for increased continental unity to address development and security challenges amid global uncertainties, including the Ukraine crisis and internal African conflicts, highlighting the importance of strengthening the AU and multilat...
AU Calls for Unity to Tackle Africa's Development and Security Challenges Amidst Global Uncertainty
African Union officials, meeting in Addis Ababa, emphasized the need for increased continental unity to address development and security challenges amid global uncertainties, including the Ukraine crisis and internal African conflicts, highlighting the importance of strengthening the AU and multilat...
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16% Bias Score
UN Condemns M23 Takeover of Goma Amidst Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo
The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency session on the escalating violence in eastern Congo, where the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda according to UN experts, recently captured Goma. Over 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 2,900 injured since January 26th, prompting emergency summi...
UN Condemns M23 Takeover of Goma Amidst Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo
The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency session on the escalating violence in eastern Congo, where the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda according to UN experts, recently captured Goma. Over 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 2,900 injured since January 26th, prompting emergency summi...
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48% Bias Score
AU Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Injustices
African and African Union officials launched a restorative justice program at the 38th AU summit in Addis Ababa, aiming to address historical injustices against Africans and people of African descent by taking concrete actions to rectify lasting economic and social inequalities.
AU Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Injustices
African and African Union officials launched a restorative justice program at the 38th AU summit in Addis Ababa, aiming to address historical injustices against Africans and people of African descent by taking concrete actions to rectify lasting economic and social inequalities.
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40% 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
AU Summit to Address Congo Crisis and Elect New Commission Chairperson
The African Union's annual summit will address the conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels control key areas, threatening regional stability. The summit will also elect a new AU Commission Chairperson, with three candidates competing, and discuss reparations for colonialism and the sla...
AU Summit to Address Congo Crisis and Elect New Commission Chairperson
The African Union's annual summit will address the conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels control key areas, threatening regional stability. The summit will also elect a new AU Commission Chairperson, with three candidates competing, and discuss reparations for colonialism and the sla...
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48% Bias Score
DR Congo: Renewed Fighting Defies Ceasefire Call
Renewed fighting erupted in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu Province on Tuesday, near Ihusi, three days after African leaders' ceasefire appeal, despite the M23's recent territorial gains and the dire humanitarian situation exacerbated by the US aid suspension.
DR Congo: Renewed Fighting Defies Ceasefire Call
Renewed fighting erupted in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu Province on Tuesday, near Ihusi, three days after African leaders' ceasefire appeal, despite the M23's recent territorial gains and the dire humanitarian situation exacerbated by the US aid suspension.
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44% Bias Score
DRC Opposition Condemns Dar es Salaam Summit's Failure to Condemn Rwanda
The Dar es Salaam summit addressed the conflict in eastern DRC, with the Congolese government acknowledging support for territorial integrity, while opposition figures criticized the lack of explicit condemnation of Rwanda's role in the conflict and its support for the M23 rebel group.
DRC Opposition Condemns Dar es Salaam Summit's Failure to Condemn Rwanda
The Dar es Salaam summit addressed the conflict in eastern DRC, with the Congolese government acknowledging support for territorial integrity, while opposition figures criticized the lack of explicit condemnation of Rwanda's role in the conflict and its support for the M23 rebel group.
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52% Bias Score
Angola and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema concluded a 48-hour visit to Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, resulting in three new cooperation agreements focusing on language training, agriculture, and aeronautical technology, and an encouragement of Angolan investment in Equatorial Guinea.
Angola and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema concluded a 48-hour visit to Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, resulting in three new cooperation agreements focusing on language training, agriculture, and aeronautical technology, and an encouragement of Angolan investment in Equatorial Guinea.
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44% Bias Score
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