Chris Ewokor

Chris Ewokor is a BBC journalist who has reported on various topics including African affairs and military issues. In an exclusive interview with the head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, Ewokor explored the destabilizing factors facing Africa such as Islamist extremism, transnational crime, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, and illegal fishing. Ewokor also discussed climate change, mass migration, and population displacement as key issues for the continent. General Langley emphasized an

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-68945625

98%

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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

95%

Examples:

  • Ecowas says the latest move by the juntas could disrupt the freedom of movement of people across the region and undermine efforts to combat regional insecurity, especially in intelligence sharing.
  • The three military-led countries have all expelled French soldiers who were there helping to fight jihadist group and turned towards Russia for military assistance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The three countries turned their backs on Ecowas to form a confederation of their own states.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

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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.
Three West African Countries Form Alliance Amidst ECOWAS Tensions, Raising Concerns of Disintegration

Three West African Countries Form Alliance Amidst ECOWAS Tensions, Raising Concerns of Disintegration

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) after withdrawing from ECOWAS. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani of Niger expressed concerns about threats to their states within ECOWAS, while Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso accused foreign countries of exploitation. The departure of these three countries could lead to disintegration within ECOWAS and potential consequences if not reversed.