Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted for Insurrection, Faces Impeachment
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on January 26th, 2025, for insurrection and abuse of power stemming from his declaration of martial law on December 3rd, 2024, facing potential life imprisonment or death penalty; impeachment proceedings are also underway.
South Korean President Indicted for Insurrection, Faces Impeachment
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on January 26th, 2025, for insurrection and abuse of power stemming from his declaration of martial law on December 3rd, 2024, facing potential life imprisonment or death penalty; impeachment proceedings are also underway.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea Charges Ousted President with Insurrection
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces charges of insurrection for declaring martial law in early December due to a budget dispute; parliament vetoed his declaration, leading to his impeachment, arrest in mid-January, and now formal charges with pre-trial detention.
South Korea Charges Ousted President with Insurrection
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces charges of insurrection for declaring martial law in early December due to a budget dispute; parliament vetoed his declaration, leading to his impeachment, arrest in mid-January, and now formal charges with pre-trial detention.
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40% Bias Score
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Arrests Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities arrested ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday following a second attempt, succeeding after clashes with his security detail; this is the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's democratic history and follows Yoon's attempt to impose martial la...
South Korea Arrests Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities arrested ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday following a second attempt, succeeding after clashes with his security detail; this is the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's democratic history and follows Yoon's attempt to impose martial la...
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36% Bias Score
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
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40% Bias Score
Sahel States Leave ECOWAS Amidst Tensions
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, reducing the bloc's size and population significantly; the move follows coups in these nations and sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, amidst accusations of insufficient representatio...
Sahel States Leave ECOWAS Amidst Tensions
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, reducing the bloc's size and population significantly; the move follows coups in these nations and sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, amidst accusations of insufficient representatio...
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36% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally indicted on January 26th for "leading an insurrection" following his December 3rd attempt to declare martial law, which lasted six hours before being blocked by parliament; he remains in detention pending trial.
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally indicted on January 26th for "leading an insurrection" following his December 3rd attempt to declare martial law, which lasted six hours before being blocked by parliament; he remains in detention pending trial.
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48% Bias Score
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President
Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean Impeachment Proceedings Suspended After President's Absence
South Korea's Constitutional Court suspended the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol after he failed to appear at the first hearing; he is accused of abuse of power and inciting an insurrection by declaring a state of emergency on December 3rd, which was later revoked by parliame...
South Korean Impeachment Proceedings Suspended After President's Absence
South Korea's Constitutional Court suspended the impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol after he failed to appear at the first hearing; he is accused of abuse of power and inciting an insurrection by declaring a state of emergency on December 3rd, which was later revoked by parliame...
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44% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amidst Coup Accusations and International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro began his third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud and a coup, leading to international condemnation and border closures with Colombia and Brazil.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amidst Coup Accusations and International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro began his third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud and a coup, leading to international condemnation and border closures with Colombia and Brazil.
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60% Bias Score