Rachel Chason,

Washington, D.C. West Africa bureau chief Education: Duke University Rachel Chason is The Washington Post’s West Africa bureau chief. Before becoming a foreign correspondent in 2022, she was a reporter on the Local desk, focusing on politics and government in Prince George’s County, Md. Latest from Rachel Chason

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/rachel-chason/

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Amadou Abdramane's condescending attitude
  • denounced with force
  • illegal and violates all constitutional and democratic rules

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The junta government claims that the recent U.S. delegation undermined their long relationship with the United States
  • They are claiming that the citizens of Niger must be consulted before having a foreign army on their territory which contradicts previous agreements with the United States
  • They have accused Russia of trying to deny them the right to choose partners and partnerships which is not true as Russia has been a long-standing partner with Niger

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The junta government claims that the recent U.S. delegation undermined their long relationship with the United States
  • They are claiming that the citizens of Niger must be consulted before having a foreign army on their territory which contradicts previous agreements with the United States
  • They have accused Russia of trying to deny them the right to choose partners and partnerships which is not true as Russia has been a long-standing partner with Niger

Recent Articles

Niger ends agreement with US military personnel in the country

Niger ends agreement with US military personnel in the country

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Niger's military junta has ended its agreement with the US to allow US military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate in Niger. The decision was made after a visit by top U.S. officials who were trying to find ways for the United States to work with military governments in West Africa.