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Goma Prison Fire Kills 132 Women, Exposes Systemic Failures
A fire at Goma prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 27th, following a mass escape of male prisoners, killed at least 132 female inmates and 25 children; numerous women were also raped during the chaos, highlighting systemic failures and the ongoing conflict in the region.
Goma Prison Fire Kills 132 Women, Exposes Systemic Failures
A fire at Goma prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 27th, following a mass escape of male prisoners, killed at least 132 female inmates and 25 children; numerous women were also raped during the chaos, highlighting systemic failures and the ongoing conflict in the region.
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56% Bias Score
Deadly Unknown Illness Spreads in Northwestern Congo
An unknown illness in northwestern Congo has killed over 50 people since January 21, with 419 cases reported; initial investigations suggest a link to bat consumption, but tests for common hemorrhagic fevers were negative.
Deadly Unknown Illness Spreads in Northwestern Congo
An unknown illness in northwestern Congo has killed over 50 people since January 21, with 419 cases reported; initial investigations suggest a link to bat consumption, but tests for common hemorrhagic fevers were negative.
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48% Bias Score
200 Wounded South African Soldiers Evacuated from Goma After Clashes with M23 Rebels
Nearly 200 wounded South African soldiers were evacuated from Goma, Congo, on Monday via Rwanda following clashes with M23 rebels, after disagreements with Rwanda over weapons delayed their return.
200 Wounded South African Soldiers Evacuated from Goma After Clashes with M23 Rebels
Nearly 200 wounded South African soldiers were evacuated from Goma, Congo, on Monday via Rwanda following clashes with M23 rebels, after disagreements with Rwanda over weapons delayed their return.
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44% Bias Score
Congolese Army Faces Desertions, Looting Amidst M23 Rebel Offensive
Amidst the M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, the Congolese army called on deserters to return after clashes near Lubero town led to looting and gunfire; the incident highlights the army's disarray and the conflict's escalating humanitarian and economic costs.
Congolese Army Faces Desertions, Looting Amidst M23 Rebel Offensive
Amidst the M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, the Congolese army called on deserters to return after clashes near Lubero town led to looting and gunfire; the incident highlights the army's disarray and the conflict's escalating humanitarian and economic costs.
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40% Bias Score
Regional Crises: Mass Asylum Seekers in Burundi, Sudan Conflict Toll Rises, and Traffic Resumes on Lake Kivu
Over the weekend, approximately 10,000 Congolese asylum seekers entered Burundi, while Sudan reported 433 civilian deaths from paramilitary attacks, adding to the ongoing conflict's toll exceeding 29,680. Meanwhile, traffic resumed on Lake Kivu between Bukavu and Goma following a suspension due to M...
Regional Crises: Mass Asylum Seekers in Burundi, Sudan Conflict Toll Rises, and Traffic Resumes on Lake Kivu
Over the weekend, approximately 10,000 Congolese asylum seekers entered Burundi, while Sudan reported 433 civilian deaths from paramilitary attacks, adding to the ongoing conflict's toll exceeding 29,680. Meanwhile, traffic resumed on Lake Kivu between Bukavu and Goma following a suspension due to M...
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0% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Split Advance in South Kivu; Ferry Services Resume
M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, captured Bukavu and split into three groups, advancing along different roads in South Kivu; clashes near Nyangezi resulted in two deaths; ferry services resumed on Lake Kivu, improving humanitarian access, but the Goma airport remains closed.
M23 Rebels Split Advance in South Kivu; Ferry Services Resume
M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, captured Bukavu and split into three groups, advancing along different roads in South Kivu; clashes near Nyangezi resulted in two deaths; ferry services resumed on Lake Kivu, improving humanitarian access, but the Goma airport remains closed.
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36% Bias Score
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
53 Dead in Congo Amid Mystery Illness Outbreak
A mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 53 deaths and 431 reported cases across two villages, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible link to bat consumption; the exact cause remains unknown.
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60% Bias Score
European Football Clubs Face Backlash Over Rwanda Sponsorship Amidst Congo Crisis
Three major European football clubs are under fire for their lucrative sponsorship deals with Rwanda's tourism board amidst the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwanda supports the M23 rebels; the DRC's foreign minister has called for an end to these partnerships, but the ...
European Football Clubs Face Backlash Over Rwanda Sponsorship Amidst Congo Crisis
Three major European football clubs are under fire for their lucrative sponsorship deals with Rwanda's tourism board amidst the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwanda supports the M23 rebels; the DRC's foreign minister has called for an end to these partnerships, but the ...
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52% Bias Score
Mulhouse Stabbing: One Dead, One Critical, Attacker with Terrorism Ties
A man stabbed multiple people in Mulhouse, France, on Saturday, killing one and critically injuring another. The attacker, a 1987 Algerian-born man with a history of terrorism-related convictions, was known to authorities and is suspected of shouting "Allah akbar" during the attack. The attack took ...
Mulhouse Stabbing: One Dead, One Critical, Attacker with Terrorism Ties
A man stabbed multiple people in Mulhouse, France, on Saturday, killing one and critically injuring another. The attacker, a 1987 Algerian-born man with a history of terrorism-related convictions, was known to authorities and is suspected of shouting "Allah akbar" during the attack. The attack took ...
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48% Bias Score
Mass Exodus and Military Enlistment as Fighting Intensifies in North Kivu
As fighting intensifies between the Congolese army and the M23 in North Kivu, residents of Butembo and Beni are fleeing to Uganda, while hundreds of young people are enlisting in the army reserve; the migration office is overwhelmed by the demand for travel documents, with supplies for minors alread...
Mass Exodus and Military Enlistment as Fighting Intensifies in North Kivu
As fighting intensifies between the Congolese army and the M23 in North Kivu, residents of Butembo and Beni are fleeing to Uganda, while hundreds of young people are enlisting in the army reserve; the migration office is overwhelmed by the demand for travel documents, with supplies for minors alread...
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40% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Killing Children Amidst Congo Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Bukavu in eastern Congo, leading to confirmed killings of children, attacks on aid, and a worsening humanitarian crisis; the UN is investigating atrocities by both rebels and Congolese forces.
M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Killing Children Amidst Congo Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Bukavu in eastern Congo, leading to confirmed killings of children, attacks on aid, and a worsening humanitarian crisis; the UN is investigating atrocities by both rebels and Congolese forces.
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64% Bias Score
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union
Following a multi-round election in Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat, while Selma Malika Haddadi of Algeria became the Deputy Chairperson. Youssouf secured 33 votes, winning a two-thirds majority.
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union
Following a multi-round election in Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat, while Selma Malika Haddadi of Algeria became the Deputy Chairperson. Youssouf secured 33 votes, winning a two-thirds majority.
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48% Bias Score
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