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NBC NewsLeans left
Truth score 431
Left 100%
NBC NewsLeans left

NBC News reports from Moscow as Russians react to their country's long war with Ukraine

NBC News' Keir Simmons reports from Russia's capital in a rare visit to Moscow. He talks with one woman taking a big risk by calling for peace, pushing back on the long war with Ukraine. It comes as Putin works to bypass isolation from...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Avg reliability80
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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DW NewsCenterThe Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 54
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Africa making Olympic debut with 2026 Dakar Youth Games

Senegal is the first African country to host an Olympic sporting event.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
  • DW News Africa's first Youth Olympics open in Senegal amid hope and scrutiny

    Senegal is hosting Africa's first Youth Olympics, with 2,700 young athletes competing in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. The Games bring pride and hope, but also questions over cost, rights and legacy.

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Public broadcaster50%
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Japan50%
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News2u Holdings50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter
Truth score 341
Centre 100%
FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Across Africa: Real estate scams growing in Ivory Coast

State-funded media

This week in Across Africa: in Ivory Coast, severe housing shortage has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters selling fake properties and non-existent plots. Also, Kenya’s women are changing the game. From the...

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Avg reliability82
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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The EconomistCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%
The EconomistCenter

South Africa’s “white party” looks for more black votes

Local elections will highlight the ANC’s steep decline and the role of race in politics

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: PrivateOwner: Economist Group
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Avg reliability88
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 88 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The EconomistCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%
The EconomistCenter

Analysing Africa newsletter: A clash of civilisations in the Horn

Tom Gardner, our Africa correspondent, explains how “civilisational thinking” shapes conflicts in the region

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: PrivateOwner: Economist Group
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Avg reliability88
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 88 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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euronews (English)Center
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
euronews (English)Center

South Africa tests 7.6-kilometre freight train in bid to break world record

South Africa's state-owned logistics company Transnet says it has tested the world's longest freight train. Measuring 7.6 kilometres and made up of 696 empty wagons, the train travelled 860 kilometres from Saldanha Bay to an inland iron...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: CorporateOwner: Alpac Capital
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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euronews (English)Center
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
euronews (English)Center

South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridge

Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: CorporateOwner: Alpac Capital
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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PhysCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
PhysCenter

Who mapped Africa? Debunking the myth that Europeans alone plotted the continent

After the United Nations adopted a resolution in September 2026 endorsing a map that more fairly represents the size of Earth's landmasses, author and journalist Moky Makura of Africa No Filter—a main sponsor of the Correct the Map...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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DW NewsCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
DW NewsCenter

Russia in Africa: What is Putin hoping to achieve?

Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Germany100%
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German Government100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%
HuffPostLeft

What We Know So Far About Africa's Ebola Outbreak And UK Risk

Some countries in Africa are currently facing Ebola outbreaks thanks to an illness called the Bundibugyo virus. Cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) beginning in May this year. Since then, cases have also...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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BuzzFeed Inc.100%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Texas brought aoudad sheep from Africa for hunters in the 1950s; they spread widely and now compete with native bighorn for food and habitat

In 1957, aoudad sheep from Africa were released in Texas for hunting. They spread across the state and now compete with native bighorn for food and habitat.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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HT Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
Foreign PolicyCenter

Has Russia’s Influence in Africa Peaked?

Moscow’s role across the continent has become increasingly controversial.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Graham Holdings
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Avg reliability85
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
ABC News (US)Leans left

Viral explorer finishes 500-mile paddle through Africa

ABC News' Danny New talks to Ash Dykes, an explorer who kayaked for 500 miles down the Congo Basin in Africa, paddling alongside monkeys and hippos.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Washington ExaminerRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%
Washington ExaminerRight

The Cape of Good Hoax: Trump must sanction South Africa’s rogue naval base

Elevated risk

South Africa’s Naval Base Simon’s Town sits directly on False Bay, the sheltered waters funneling up to 20,000 vessels and 1.6 billion tons of cargo around the Cape of Good Hope each year. Recent Houthi terrorism in the Red Sea has...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%
DeadlineCenter

Skydance International Sets Its Four Regional Leads: Andrew Georgiou Exiting Europe & Africa Role

Andrew Georgiou is exiting the newly-minted Skydance along with a number of senior executives as JB Perrette unveils his international structure. Following the $110B Skydance merger, the final pieces of the international jigsaw have...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
Truth score 32
Left 100%
Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left

Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny

State-funded media

Kenya aims to turn its rich athletics heritage into a lasting legacy for the continent.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: QatarFunding: State-fundedOwner: Qatar GovernmentState media
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Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Rock Paper ShotgunNot rated
Truth score 34
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Rock Paper ShotgunNot rated

Company of Heroes 3's Operation Torch DLC ships off to North Africa in November, for new missions based around the Allied landings

Atten-shun! Company Of Heroes 3's got new single-player missions inbound via a DLC set during the Allies' 1942 invasion of North Africa. You'll take charge of American forces through a campaign steeped in second world war history that's...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
1 source

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NewsCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
NewsCenter

RSA vs AUS, 3rd Test, Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 - Commentary - Cricbuzz

RSA vs AUS, 3rd Test, Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 - Commentary Cricbuzz Inglis century, Starc strikes hand Australia the advantage Cricinfo Relive day three of the third South Africa-Australia Test in Cape Town BBC Lyon's late...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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PhysCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
PhysCenter

Global maps reveal farming, dams and agricultural runoff as leading threats to freshwater species

Farming, dams and agricultural runoff are the biggest threats to freshwater biodiversity globally, with Europe and Northwest Africa the hardest-hit regions, McGill researchers have found.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%
Daily MailCenter

Ebola could soon 'spread globally' health chiefs warn as cases top 10,000 - experts reveal how soon killer virus could reach the UK

Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, put Europe on red alert as cases of the virus surpassed 10,000 and deaths hit 5,000.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Avg reliability63
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
2 sources

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ABC News (Australia)CenterThe GuardianLeft
Truth score 60
Left 50%Centre 50%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Late Lyon wicket puts Australia in control of deciding Test

South Africa loses four wickets and has a lead of just 40 runs, as Nathan Lyon claims the crucial wicket of Temba Bavuma in the shadows of stumps on day three in Cape Town.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Nonprofit trust50%
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United Kingdom50%
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Scott Trust50%
Avg reliability86
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
3 sources

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ABC News (Australia)CenterThe Sydney Morning HeraldLeans leftSkysportsNot rated
Truth score 65
Left 50%Centre 50%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Monster Carey-Inglis stand puts Australia in driver's seat in Cape Town

Alex Carey and Josh Inglis put together a handy partnership late on day two in Cape Town to put Australia in firm control of the third Test against South Africa. Australia is on the verge of winning its Test series against South Africa...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Corporate67%
Public broadcaster33%
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Australia67%
United Kingdom33%
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Independent33%
Nine Entertainment33%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Globe and MailCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%
The Globe and MailCenter

African leaders make weapons and trade deals in Moscow, but little progress on army conscripts

The issue of Africans fighting and dying in Ukraine for the Russian army is a hot topic across the continent

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
ABC News (US)Leans left

South African police seek court ban on anti-immigration marches

South African police have approached the courts to stop planned marches by anti-illegal immigration groups in Durban

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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%
ReutersCenter

South African economy 5% bigger after rebasing, moving further ahead of Nigeria

South African economy 5% bigger after rebasing, moving further ahead of Nigeria Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Avg reliability92
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
Truth score 321
Left 100%
Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left

Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?

State-funded media

The Russian President has told African leaders that his country is a better partner than the West. It happened at the third Russia-Africa Summit being held in Moscow. Vladimir Putin says Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal...

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Qatar Government100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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World
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The EconomistCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%
The EconomistCenter

To understand African politics, just listen to the music

Artists have captured a continental spirit of revolt

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: PrivateOwner: Economist Group
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 88 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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HowstuffworksNot rated
Truth score 34
No rated outlets yet
HowstuffworksNot rated

What Is the Hottest Place on Earth? Depends, What Are You Measuring?

When challenged to name the hottest place on Earth, sprawling desert environments like Death Valley or the African Sahara probably spring to mind. However, extreme heat nearly matching those examples can occur on five continents, and...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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The New York TimesLeftFRANCE 24 EnglishCenterAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftNzheraldCenter
Truth score 621
Left 50%Centre 50%
The New York TimesLeft

Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says

A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on...

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France25%
Australia25%
Qatar25%
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NY Times Company25%
FRANCE 24 English25%
Independent25%
Qatar Government25%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media50%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -80Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter
Truth score 34
Centre 100%
FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers

State-funded media

While African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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State-funded100%
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France100%
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FRANCE 24 English100%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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