Lesotho has signed a $6.2-billion agreement with US-based Convalt Energy to build a hydropower plant and AI data centre. Known as the Kobong Project, this is the largest foreign investment deal in the history of the country and aims to establish Lesotho as a regional power…
2 sources
· South Africa
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Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
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The South African Police Service has expanded its investigation into a series of women's deaths in the Ekurhuleni area after a seventh body was discovered. On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the body of a woman in her thirties was found in a decomposed state behind Club 69 in…
4 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · Hong Kong
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
South China Morning PostHong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that more than 100,000 people have been internally displaced following a surge in fighting in western Yemen. Thousands of others have fled by sea to Djibouti, with Djiboutian authorities reporting that over 3,400…
development
5 sources across 4 countries
· France · Argentina · Qatar · United States
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Le MondeFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Al-MonitorUnited States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
What the colours mean
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
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World Athletics has announced that Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the premier track and field event will be held on the African continent. The decision was confirmed during a council meeting in Budapest. World Athletics…
6 sources across 4 countries
· United Kingdom · France · Qatar · South Africa
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
Sky NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
Le Monde AfriqueFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Uganda will participate in Prince Harry's Invictus Games next year after previously withdrawing from the event. The decision to pull out was made by Uganda's chief of defence forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated the move was intended to avoid appearing opposed to King…
2 sources
· United Kingdom
Who reported this
The IndependentUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
Sky NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Comcast
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.
South Africa won a four Test series against New Zealand, winning the series 3 to 1. The final match of the series took place in Baltimore, Maryland. This event was part of an effort by rugby stewards to grow the sport within the United States market. South Africa currently holds…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United States
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
CNNUnited States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Aliko Dangote has introduced his Lagos oil refinery, the largest on the continent, to the stock exchange. The company aims to attract up to 10 million African shareholders and intends to double its production capacity by 2028 to become the global leader. Dangote believes this…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· France · United Kingdom
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
What the colours mean
Left
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Tunisia experienced a summer marked by widespread water and electricity shortages and a series of suspicious deaths in prisons during heatwaves. Millions of citizens faced repeated utility cuts and queues for water, while poultry farms were decimated by the heat. Some observers…
development
2 sources
· France
Who reported this
Le Monde AfriqueFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
What the colours mean
Left
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Ceuta is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis following a mass entry of migrants from Morocco. Thousands of people remain on the streets, leading to reports of violence, including an attack on an eight year old child, and fires in precarious settlements. Humanitarian…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · Spain
Who reported this
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
What the colours mean
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Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Delhi Police recovered approximately 3 lakh rupees in Indian and US currency after a South African BRICS delegate accidentally left the money in a cab. Officers from the Barakhamba Road police station tracked the vehicle and returned the funds to the delegate roughly 30 minutes…
2 sources
· India
Who reported this
The Indian ExpressIndia · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
Hindustan TimesIndia · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
What the colours mean
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The South African health department is set to launch an online training course on respectful maternity care on 22 September via its Knowledge Hub platform. Fikile Ndlovu, the deputy director general for maternal health, stated that the course consists of three lessons with…
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
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Tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta approximately a month and a half ago. Reports indicate that more than 5,300 migrants have been sent back to Morocco, while another source states that over 90 percent of the 80,000 people who entered have already…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · Spain
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) for his refinery in Nigeria, marking the largest such offering in the history of the continent. The company aims to raise approximately $1.6 billion by selling 4.1 billion shares, priced at 525…
development
6 sources across 5 countries
Who reported this
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
ApexBrasil has inaugurated its first permanent office on the African continent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The office is intended to expand trade and investments while bringing Brazilian companies closer to African markets. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa,…
2 sources
· Brazil
Who reported this
UOLBrazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
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Senegal welcomed the Olympic flame in Dakar on Saturday during a ceremony marking the first Olympic event organized on the African continent. The arrival occurs seven weeks before the start of the Youth Olympic Games.
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · Qatar
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
What the colours mean
Left
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Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro was buried on September 12 at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal, Uganda. The 34 year old monarch died on August 27 in the United States while receiving treatment for cancer. He first ascended the throne in 1995 at the age of…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Qatar · South Africa
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
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Left
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Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Africa won the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore. The match took place before a US record crowd of more than 68,000 people, many of whom were expatriate South Africans. The Springboks scored six tries to New…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro kingdom was buried in western Uganda after dying of cancer in the United States at age 34. The burial took place at the Karambi Royal Tombs, where thousands of mourners joined a procession through the capital, Fort Portal.…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · United Kingdom
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
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Left
Centre-left
Centre
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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
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Houthi fighters have seized the strategic port city of Mocha and Mayun Island, effectively tightening their control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait. This rapid offensive has forced thousands of civilians to flee. According to Djibouti's economy and finance minister, 1,400 Yemenis…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Italy · Qatar
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Corriere della SeraItaly · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Africa won the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after defeating New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match in Baltimore, Maryland. The match took place at the M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Ravens, in front of a crowd estimated between 68,173 and…
development
5 sources across 3 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom · Argentina
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
La NacionArgentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
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A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
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Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Friday to extend the existing arms embargo on Sudan's western Darfur region for one month. The brief extension provides more time for negotiations regarding a proposal by the United States to expand the embargo to cover the entire…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Qatar · United States
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Associated PressUnited States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
South Africa is extraditing six Nigerian nationals to the United States on suspicion of being members of the Black Axe organized crime network. The South African Police Service stated that the individuals are wanted by U.S. authorities on charges of wire fraud and money…
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2 sources across 2 countries
· Nigeria · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The first pan-African architecture biennale took place this week in Kenya. The event brought together representatives from across the continent to discuss the future of African cities. Participants focused on creating urban environments adapted to population growth and climate…
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · Spain
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
El PaisSpain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
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Left
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Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The South African Football Association (Safa) will hold its elective congress on 12 September 2026, with the presidency contested by incumbent Dr. Danny Jordaan and AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu. Delegates will cast 265 votes for various positions, including the presidency,…
development
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
A succession dispute has emerged in the Tooro kingdom of western Uganda following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch at age three in 1995, died on 27 August in the United States while receiving…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Germany · United Kingdom
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Algeria severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing provocative and hostile acts. The Algerian Foreign Ministry stated that the decision followed the exhaustion of all avenues to preserve bilateral relations. As part of the move, Algeria will close…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· France · Germany · Nigeria
Who reported this
Le Monde AfriqueFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a directive requiring foreign nationals operating small scale retail and informal trade businesses to regularize their status within 90 days. The measure follows protests by Nairobi traders who cited unfair competition from foreign owned…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · South Africa
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Morocco has officially denied any involvement in the mass influx of more than 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 and 31. In its first official response to the crisis, the Moroccan foreign ministry stated that no data, facts, or reports establish the…
development
5 sources across 4 countries
· France · Switzerland · United Kingdom · United States
Who reported this
Le Monde AfriqueFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Neue Zuercher ZeitungSwitzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
Al-MonitorUnited States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, which is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam. The summit is being chaired by India and will include leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa,…
development
9 sources across 7 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
The HinduIndia · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
The Indian ExpressIndia · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
Hindustan TimesIndia · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
The Daily StarBangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
The GuardianUnited Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Uganda's second deputy prime minister, Crispus Walter Kiyonga, on Thursday to request support for South Korean companies operating in Uganda. During the meeting, Cho highlighted progress in nuclear cooperation, noting that the Korea Hydro and…
development
2 sources
· South Korea
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
YonhapSouth Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
The Korea HeraldSouth Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
What the colours mean
Left
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Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Korea.
The traditional kingdom of Tooro in Uganda has entered a succession crisis following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The monarch died on August 27 at the age of 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the United States. Oyo had been the world's youngest…
development
4 sources across 3 countries
· Germany · Switzerland · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Neue Zuercher ZeitungSwitzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
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Centre
Centre-right
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The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, stated on Thursday that the final of the 2030 World Cup will be held in Casablanca, Morocco. Lekjaa made the announcement during a political event in Bouznika, asserting that the province of Benslimane will…
6 sources across 4 countries
· Brazil · Argentina · Chile · United Kingdom
Who reported this
UOLBrazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
CNN BrasilBrazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Folha de S.PauloBrazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Algeria announced on Thursday that it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates. The Algerian foreign ministry stated that the decision follows a series of provocative or hostile actions by Abu Dhabi that had reached limits no longer considered acceptable or…
9 sources across 7 countries
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Le MondeFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Al-MonitorUnited States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
The Times of IsraelIsrael · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The European Commission has granted approximately 115 million euros in emergency funds to Spain to assist in managing the enclave of Ceuta following a massive influx of irregular migrants from Morocco on July 30 and 31. The funding will be used to reinforce border surveillance,…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · France
Who reported this
InfobaeArgentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
Le Monde AfriqueFrance · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô delivered a general policy statement to parliament on Tuesday focusing on the restoration of public finances. Lô stated that Senegal must clear payment arrears totaling 1.956 trillion CFA francs, or approximately 3.5 billion…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · South Africa
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Matipandile Sotheni, a former member of the South African Police Service Special Task Force, appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate Court on 9 September. Sotheni faces 16 criminal counts, including premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder, in connection with the killing…
development
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
Thousands of people demonstrated in the main cities of Gambia between Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8 to protest prolonged power cuts that have lasted for several weeks. Protesters blocked roads and burned tires to denounce government inaction. In response to the…
developmentsingle-lean coverage
2 sources
· France
Who reported this
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed legal challenges brought by the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) and the nonprofit Equal Education, upholding the Western Cape's authority to establish new models for public schools. The ruling affirms the legality…
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
President Adama Barrow has promised to restore electricity stability by the end of October following violent protests over prolonged rolling blackouts in The Gambia. Protesters in the capital, Banjul, and nearby cities burned tyres and erected barricades while demanding that…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· Qatar · South Africa
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The South African government has appealed to the country's highest court to prevent the auction of objects belonging to Nelson Mandela in the United States. The government argues that the items are part of the national heritage and that their export without authorization is…
2 sources across 2 countries
· Argentina · Brazil
Who reported this
ClarinArgentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
UOLBrazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Sandile Zungu, the president of AmaZulu FC and a candidate for the South African Football Association (Safa) presidency, has accused the administration of incumbent president Danny Jordaan of using financial inducements and electoral fraud to maintain power. Speaking at a media…
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
A Cairo criminal court has sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging. The court found the group guilty of forming a criminal organization specializing in the importation of substances used to manufacture drugs for sale. Khalifa is…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· Chile · France
Who reported this
La TerceraChile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
France 24France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
The Kenyan government has offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented migrants, urging them to register at their embassies after a directive to close small businesses run by foreigners led to reports of xenophobic attacks. President William Ruto called for small scale…
development
3 sources across 3 countries
· Germany · Qatar · United States
· 1 of them is linked to a state
Who reported this
Deutsche WelleGermany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
Al JazeeraQatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
BloombergUnited States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Former National Assembly speaker and defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testified in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. The charges relate to…
development
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
Forecasters warn that El Niño is established in the tropical Pacific and is expected to strengthen through the closing months of 2026, bringing below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures to much of South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community…
development
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court has opened an inquest into the death of Anele Tembe to determine how she died and if the death resulted from the negligence or unlawful conduct of another person. Witnesses testified on Monday regarding the moments leading up to Tembe’s fatal…
single-lean coverage
2 sources
· South Africa
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
Mail & GuardianSouth Africa · Centre-left · Media Development Investment Fund (non-profit)
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Every source for this story reports from South Africa.
The German women's basketball team defeated Mali 83 to 58 in Berlin to secure second place in Group A and advance to the intermediate round of the home World Cup. The victory follows an initial loss to Spain and a win against Japan. Germany will face South Korea in its first…
development
2 sources
· Germany
Who reported this
Der SpiegelGermany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery has signed offering documents for an initial public offering (IPO) that aims to fund a 14 billion dollar expansion. The offering is scheduled to run from 14 September to 13 October. The company plans to sell 4.1 billion ordinary shares at 525 naira…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Daily MaverickSouth Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Aliko Dangote has launched an initial public offering for his mega-refinery, which is regarded as the largest public share sale in Africa. The offer involves 4.1 billion shares priced at N525 per unit, aiming to raise approximately N2.2 trillion. The minimum subscription is set…
single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries
· France · Nigeria
Who reported this
The Africa ReportFrance · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
Premium TimesNigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
Hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi on Monday to seek travel documents to return home. The rush follows an order from Kenyan President William Ruto to close down all small scale businesses operated by foreign traders starting Monday. Kenya's trade…
development
2 sources across 2 countries
· South Africa · United Kingdom
Who reported this
Business DaySouth Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
ReutersUnited Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
What the colours mean
Left
Centre-left
Centre
Centre-right
Right
A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.
Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.
Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.
The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.
