capitalfm.africa media bias and reliability
capitalfm.africa is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 34 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is capitalfm.africa biased?
capitalfm.africa is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is capitalfm.africa left or right?
capitalfm.africa is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is capitalfm.africa reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for capitalfm.africa. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What capitalfm.africa has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with capitalfm.africa’s own report linked underneath.
Eighteen individuals accused in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been extradited from Haiti to the United States. Federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quiñones confirmed the transfer, with suspects to face trial in Florida.
capitalfm.africa reported it as18 Suspects in Jovenel Moise Killing Extradited to US to Face Trial (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
capitalfm.africa reported it asUS confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
capitalfm.africa reported it asUS confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Failure to reform the World Trade Organization could reduce global GDP by approximately 10% by 2050, according to a new WTO report. The organization faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and shifts in trade dynamics.
capitalfm.africa reported it asWTO warns weakened trade rules could leave global GDP up to 10pc lower (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
capitalfm.africa reported it asAnthropic blocks ‘malicious use’ of AI that could develop biological weapons (opens capitalfm.africa 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.
capitalfm.africa reported it asAlgeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
capitalfm.africa reported it asApple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
capitalfm.africa reported it asApple’s new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
capitalfm.africa reported it asOil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has warned that no one is prepared for the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He expressed concerns about AI systems becoming difficult to understand and control, and the potential for autonomous AI agents to cause harm.
capitalfm.africa reported it asOpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Leaked documents, videos, and communications suggest Sudan's army developed and used chemical weapons, including chlorine-based bombs, against rebel forces. The Sudanese government has denied the allegations.
capitalfm.africa reported it asLeaked intelligence sheds new light on Sudan military’s alleged chlorine weapons programme (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death, stating Hassan was being treated for a heart condition at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital.
capitalfm.africa reported it asTanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband dies (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
capitalfm.africa reported it asVolcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
capitalfm.africa reported it asVolcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
capitalfm.africa reported it asUS opposes Africa-backed Equal Earth map as 164 countries vote in favour (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
A UNICEF report estimates that 20 million children annually are victims of online sexual exploitation or abuse. The study, covering 21 countries, found that over one in five children aged 12-17 experienced such abuse, with social media platforms being the most common sites.
capitalfm.africa reported it asMore than 1 in 4 Kenyan children subjected to tech-facilitated sexual abuse (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
A United Nations report published on September 2, 2026, states that global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold within a few years. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) calls for rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal to limit damage.
capitalfm.africa reported it asUN warns world is heading past 1.5°C, but window to reverse warming remains (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
A major review of 80 randomized controlled trials found that nicotine e-cigarettes were more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for helping people quit smoking. The review involved nearly 30,000 participants and found no evidence of increased serious harm from using e-cigarettes to quit.
capitalfm.africa reported it asLandmark Global Review Confirms Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help More Smokers Quit Than Traditional Therapies (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. The decision follows the collapse of trade talks, which British Columbia Premier David Eby described as revealing the "true nature" of American objectives.
capitalfm.africa reported it asCanada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Iran's currency, the rial, has reached a historic low, trading at over 2 million to the U.S. dollar on the open market. This comes as the United States prepares to announce new sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran.
capitalfm.africa reported it asIran’s currency hits record low as U.S. moves to unveil new sanctions (opens capitalfm.africa in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed capitalfm.africa. We asked on 7 September 2026.
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.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for capitalfm.africa.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- capitalfm.africa
- Seen publishing on
- capitalfm.africa
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 34
- Reports listed
- 34
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
34 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. capitalfm.africa has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 34 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of capitalfm.africa: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 21 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 7 September 2026.
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