Mqondisi Dube

Mqondisi Dube is a reporter for Voice of America (VOA) based in Botswana. She covers news and events across the African continent with a focus on defense, politics, and environmental issues. Her reporting often highlights security challenges, regional tensions, and developmental concerns in various African countries. Through her work at VOA, she has provided comprehensive coverage of key conferences, elections, and government policies impacting the region.

Biography:  https://www.voanews.com/author/mqondisi-dube/-kpyi

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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

50%

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  • Mqondisi Dube reports for VOA from Botswana.

Conflicts of Interest

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

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  • Chad also ordered U.S. forces out of Adji Kossei Air Base near N'Djamena in October 2021.
  • Niger's ruling junta ordered U.S. forces out of the country in July 2021, following the ouster of its democratically elected president by mutinous soldiers.
  • The number of Islamic jihadist terrorists in Africa has increased tenfold from 4% in 2008 to 40% currently.
  • The U.S. is pulling troops out of Niger and Chad and may be looking to expand military presence in other West African nations.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

U.S., Russia, and China: Navigating Africa's Complex Security Landscape at the Gaborone Military Conference

U.S., Russia, and China: Navigating Africa's Complex Security Landscape at the Gaborone Military Conference

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Defense chiefs from 30 African countries gather in Botswana for a two-day conference addressing pressing security challenges, including counterterrorism efforts, cyber threats, and peacekeeping missions. The U.S., facing a shift in alliances with military juntas turning to Russian mercenaries, aims to tackle these issues through collaboration and dialogue with Russia, China, and other partners.