Niger Suspends BBC for Three Months, Accusing it of Spreading Fake News
Niger's military government suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news about a jihadist attack that killed 91 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians; the BBC's Hausa and French broadcasts, reaching 2.4 million people, were immediately halted, but the website and shortwave radio...
Niger Suspends BBC for Three Months, Accusing it of Spreading Fake News
Niger's military government suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news about a jihadist attack that killed 91 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians; the BBC's Hausa and French broadcasts, reaching 2.4 million people, were immediately halted, but the website and shortwave radio...
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40% Bias Score
Mali Frees 11 Opposition Leaders Amid Political Tensions
A Malian court freed 11 opposition leaders arrested in June for allegedly plotting against the ruling military junta after they called for a return to civilian rule; their release is seen as an attempt to ease political tensions following the controversial appointment of a new prime minister.
Mali Frees 11 Opposition Leaders Amid Political Tensions
A Malian court freed 11 opposition leaders arrested in June for allegedly plotting against the ruling military junta after they called for a return to civilian rule; their release is seen as an attempt to ease political tensions following the controversial appointment of a new prime minister.
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40% Bias Score
Niger Seizes Control of Orano's Mining Subsidiary
On December 4th, 2024, Nigerien authorities seized operational control of Orano's mining subsidiary Somaïr, escalating tensions after Orano suspended production in October due to government interference and the June revocation of its Imouraren mine license.
Niger Seizes Control of Orano's Mining Subsidiary
On December 4th, 2024, Nigerien authorities seized operational control of Orano's mining subsidiary Somaïr, escalating tensions after Orano suspended production in October due to government interference and the June revocation of its Imouraren mine license.
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40% Bias Score
Mali: Goita Orders Elections Amidst Concerns Over Military's Role
Malian junta leader Assimi Goita instructed the new government to prepare for transparent and peaceful elections in 2025, allocating 80 billion CFA francs in the budget, despite a history of missed deadlines and concerns about the military's influence.
Mali: Goita Orders Elections Amidst Concerns Over Military's Role
Malian junta leader Assimi Goita instructed the new government to prepare for transparent and peaceful elections in 2025, allocating 80 billion CFA francs in the budget, despite a history of missed deadlines and concerns about the military's influence.
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40% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
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40% Bias Score
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
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56% Bias Score
Gabon Approves New Constitution
Gabonese voters overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that limits presidential terms and prohibits family succession, as the military junta plans a transition to civilian rule.
Gabon Approves New Constitution
Gabonese voters overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that limits presidential terms and prohibits family succession, as the military junta plans a transition to civilian rule.
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36% Bias Score