Africa News media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give Africa News one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 65 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Africa News biased?
The rating organisations do not give Africa News one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Africa News left or right?
The rating organisations do not give Africa News one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Africa News reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Africa News are Ad Fontes Media: Very high factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Africa News has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Africa News’s own report linked underneath.
A major scientific report indicates Greenland and Antarctica have lost between 11.3 and 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. This loss has contributed to a global sea level rise of approximately 3 to 3.14 centimeters, primarily driven by accelerated glacier flow into the ocean.
Africa News reported it asMore than 12 trillion tons of ice lost as climate change accelerates polar melt (opens Africa News in a new tab)
The United States is set to complete its military withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, with hundreds of remaining troops to depart. The Iraqi government has linked this withdrawal to an ultimatum for militias to lay down their weapons, but most have signalled they will not disarm.
Africa News reported it asUS military set to end decades-long presence in country in Iraq (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Africa News reported it asEd Sheeran's tour in shambles as supporting acts pull out over free speech row (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His passing was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram. The family described the late actor as 'The Lion of Lufodo'.
Africa News reported it asOlu Jacobs, veteran of Nigerian and British screen, dies aged 84 (opens Africa News in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
Africa News reported it asUS imposes targeted visa restrictions on South Africans over land and race policies (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Mexican national Arturo Carrera Loaiza at Lagos airport on August 19, 2026, while he was attempting to flee the country. The agency also dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State.
Africa News reported it asNigeria arrests Mexican national as authorities uncover suspected meth lab (opens Africa News in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Africa News reported it asUS Military Faces Ammunition Shortages Amid Ongoing Iran War (opens Africa News in a new tab)
In parts of Africa, rainmakers who perform rituals for rainfall are facing increased violence from farmers struggling with unpredictable weather patterns attributed to climate change. This has led to assaults, and in some cases, deaths.
Africa News reported it asAfrica's rainmakers still in demand but face challenges from climate change (opens Africa News in a new tab)
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on 13 September killed two Palestinians and injured 13, according to medical sources. The incident occurred in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood.
Africa News reported it asIsraeli strike on Gaza vehicle kills two Hamas engineers, 13 wounded (opens Africa News in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
Africa News reported it asIndonesia races to find 129 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizes (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Somali businesses are rerouting trade due to Houthi control of a key port city and island. This has led to increased displacement in Yemen and prompted Somali businesses to seek direct shipping from countries like Sri Lanka.
Africa News reported it asThousands forced to flee as Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators held rival rallies in Portsmouth. Police arrested one man in connection with a previous demonstration, while the Home Secretary met police to discuss far-right group activity.
Africa News reported it asUK: Anti-immigrant and anti-racism protesters face off in Portsmouth (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
Africa News reported it asBRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East war, call for restraint (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
Africa News reported it asSaudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq (opens Africa News in a new tab)
A fire at a school in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed at least 17 people, including children. Over 50 students were hospitalised, with some later dying from injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Bukavu is controlled by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels.
Africa News reported it asDRC: Deadly fire ravages school and entire neighbourhood in Bukavu (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and the closure of its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft. Commercial flights will be exempt until 2026. The UAE expressed hope the decision is temporary.
Africa News reported it asAlgeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Africa News reported it asMiddle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
Africa News reported it asIran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers (opens Africa News in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
Africa News reported it asIran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Jamaica is to file a petition with King Charles III seeking legal guidance on slavery reparations. The petition asks the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council concerning the legality of slavery and the UK's obligation. The delegation will also discuss the repatriation of cultural artefacts.
Africa News reported it asJamaica takes slavery reparations campaign to King Charles (opens Africa News in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
Very high factuality
Who owns it
- AllAfrica Global Mediaunknowndirect owner
- Amadou Mahtar Baunknownparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Pointe-Noire, Kouilou, Republic of the Congo
- Official site
- africanews.com
- Seen publishing on
- africanews.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 65
- Reports listed
- 66
- We could read
- 15
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
51 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 15 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 26 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Africa News ran the story anyway.
Across the 65 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Africa News’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 25 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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