John Eligon,

John Eligon is the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, responsible for covering countries in southern Africa. He has a background in covering sports, courts, and issues of race across the United States. Eligon has been on the ground for significant events such as the murder of George Floyd and the movement for racial justice that followed. He is committed to ensuring marginalized voices are heard and understood in his reporting. His work seeks to challenge easy assumptions and stereotypes about southern Africa, showing readers lesser-known aspects of the region. Eligon allows his reporting to follow the truth wherever it leads, adhering to The New York Times' ethical journalism standards. He can be contacted at eligon@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/john-eligon

95%

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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

98%

Examples:

  • John Eligon has a history of covering issues of race in the United States, including the police killings of Michael Brown and George Floyd.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is employed by The New York Times, which may have financial interests tied to the topics they cover.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as president of South Africa on Friday, June 14, 2024
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa's position is at stake as voters choose whether to keep or unseat him.
  • South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure after the ANC suffered a sharp drop in support in recent elections.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

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