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Sub-Saharan Africa's Energy Funding Deficit Hinders Clean Energy Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a $12 billion annual energy funding deficit, hindering its goal of universal clean energy access by 2030, despite a recent shift towards renewable investments exceeding fossil fuels for the first time in 2023. The region's electricity demand will quadruple by 2050.
Sub-Saharan Africa's Energy Funding Deficit Hinders Clean Energy Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a $12 billion annual energy funding deficit, hindering its goal of universal clean energy access by 2030, despite a recent shift towards renewable investments exceeding fossil fuels for the first time in 2023. The region's electricity demand will quadruple by 2050.
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40% Bias Score
66 Migrants Rescued off Mallorca; 2025 Arrivals Nearly Double 2024 Numbers
Over the weekend, 66 migrants were rescued off Mallorca's coast in three separate operations; this brings the total number of irregular sea arrivals in 2025 to at least 1,477, almost double the number from the same period in 2024, highlighting a significant increase in migration to the Balearic Isla...
66 Migrants Rescued off Mallorca; 2025 Arrivals Nearly Double 2024 Numbers
Over the weekend, 66 migrants were rescued off Mallorca's coast in three separate operations; this brings the total number of irregular sea arrivals in 2025 to at least 1,477, almost double the number from the same period in 2024, highlighting a significant increase in migration to the Balearic Isla...
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44% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from Development Aid Creates Funding Gap, Tests Germany's Role
The US is ending its development aid program, leaving a funding gap especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, prompting Germany to consider increased funding despite domestic budgetary pressures and debates on aid effectiveness.
US Withdrawal from Development Aid Creates Funding Gap, Tests Germany's Role
The US is ending its development aid program, leaving a funding gap especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, prompting Germany to consider increased funding despite domestic budgetary pressures and debates on aid effectiveness.
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40% Bias Score
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
UN Report: 4.8 Million Child Deaths in 2023, Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
A UN report reveals 4.8 million child deaths globally in 2023, mostly preventable, with 2.3 million occurring within 28 days of birth; funding cuts threaten progress toward reducing this.
UN Report: 4.8 Million Child Deaths in 2023, Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
A UN report reveals 4.8 million child deaths globally in 2023, mostly preventable, with 2.3 million occurring within 28 days of birth; funding cuts threaten progress toward reducing this.
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24% Bias Score
Fintechs Tackle High Remittance Costs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Fintech companies in sub-Saharan Africa are striving to lower the exorbitant remittance costs (8.37% average in Q2 2024) by promoting digital transactions and cutting out intermediaries, although challenges remain due to limited internet access (37%) and varying regulations across the region.
Fintechs Tackle High Remittance Costs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Fintech companies in sub-Saharan Africa are striving to lower the exorbitant remittance costs (8.37% average in Q2 2024) by promoting digital transactions and cutting out intermediaries, although challenges remain due to limited internet access (37%) and varying regulations across the region.
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36% Bias Score
Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Rising Crisis in Mediterranean
24 sub-Saharan migrants, including 21-year-old Yaya Colley from Gambia, arrived in Formentera, Spain on March 27, 2024, after a 35-hour journey from Algeria in a 6-meter boat; one migrant was injured, and Yaya spent time in detention but was later released.
Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Rising Crisis in Mediterranean
24 sub-Saharan migrants, including 21-year-old Yaya Colley from Gambia, arrived in Formentera, Spain on March 27, 2024, after a 35-hour journey from Algeria in a 6-meter boat; one migrant was injured, and Yaya spent time in detention but was later released.
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48% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
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60% Bias Score
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Severe Maternal Health Crisis
A joint UN report released on World Health Day reveals a severe maternal health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, with nine countries showing "very high" mortality rates, Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent of global maternal deaths (an estimated 75,000) and a ratio of 993 deaths per 100,000 live b...
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Severe Maternal Health Crisis
A joint UN report released on World Health Day reveals a severe maternal health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, with nine countries showing "very high" mortality rates, Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent of global maternal deaths (an estimated 75,000) and a ratio of 993 deaths per 100,000 live b...
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48% Bias Score
Tunisia Dismantles Migrant Camps Amidst Growing Tensions
Tunisian authorities dismantled several makeshift camps in the country's center-east, displacing thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants following online campaigns and President Saied's statements against irregular migration; around 4,000 migrants were evacuated from one major camp alone, while so...
Tunisia Dismantles Migrant Camps Amidst Growing Tensions
Tunisian authorities dismantled several makeshift camps in the country's center-east, displacing thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants following online campaigns and President Saied's statements against irregular migration; around 4,000 migrants were evacuated from one major camp alone, while so...
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64% Bias Score
Electric Tricycles Empower Zimbabwean Women
In rural Zimbabwe, a program providing women with electric tricycles has significantly improved their economic opportunities and social standing, empowering them to participate more fully in their communities and improve access to healthcare.
Electric Tricycles Empower Zimbabwean Women
In rural Zimbabwe, a program providing women with electric tricycles has significantly improved their economic opportunities and social standing, empowering them to participate more fully in their communities and improve access to healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
Liberia Shows Marginal Improvement in Corruption Perception Index, But Challenges Remain
Liberia's 2024 Corruption Perception Index score improved by two points to 27, but remains among the lowest globally, highlighting persistent corruption despite President Boakai's asset declaration and calls for stronger anti-corruption measures.
Liberia Shows Marginal Improvement in Corruption Perception Index, But Challenges Remain
Liberia's 2024 Corruption Perception Index score improved by two points to 27, but remains among the lowest globally, highlighting persistent corruption despite President Boakai's asset declaration and calls for stronger anti-corruption measures.
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32% Bias Score
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