Elian Peltier,

Elian Peltier is an international correspondent at The New York Times, covering West Africa from Dakar, Senegal. With a background in international security and journalism from Sciences Po Paris and experience reporting across Europe and Africa, Peltier focuses on topics such as rapid urbanization, climate change impacts, challenges to democracy, and population shifts in the region. Peltier aims to be fair, accurate, and open-minded in all stories while adhering to The New York Times' ethics policy. They can be contacted at elian.peltier@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/elian-peltier

94%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting on the negative aspects of certain situations in Africa, such as building collapses and massacres.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports conflicting information regarding the number of people killed in a school collapse and the number of students initially trapped in the rubble.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices have been identified.

Recent Articles

At Least 22 Children Killed, Over 130 Injured in Two School Buildings' Collapses in Nigeria's Plateau State

At Least 22 Children Killed, Over 130 Injured in Two School Buildings' Collapses in Nigeria's Plateau State

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 At least 44 people, including 22 children, have lost their lives and over 130 have been injured in two separate school building collapses in Nigeria's Plateau state. The incidents occurred on Friday morning, leaving many families devastated and communities in shock. Rescue efforts are ongoing as volunteers work to reach those trapped under the debris. The causes of the collapses are not yet known but residents suspect heavy rains may be a factor.
Burkina Faso: Allegations of Military Massacres Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Burkina Faso: Allegations of Military Massacres Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 In February 2024, over 220 civilians were accusededly killed by Burkina Faso's military in Soro and Nodin villages, sparking international condemnation. Amidst terrorism and political instability, the government denies these allegations while HRW accuses them of targeting civilians linked to armed groups. The future of Burkina Faso remains uncertain as it grapples with these challenges.