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- Overall, we rate The African Exponent left-biased and Questionable based on poor sourcing, a failed fact check by an IFCN fact-checker, the publication of highly sensationalized stories, and a lack of transparency regarding ownership.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Poor Sourcing, Sensationalism, Lack of Transparency, Failed Fact Check
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Tanzania
Press Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The African Exponent website focuses primarily on African-related news but also covers various topics, including business, finance, markets, politics, culture, science, and technology. This website does not list an editor or ownership information. The Contact page indicates the site is based in Tanzania.
Funded by / Ownership
The African Exponent does not disclose ownership or financing. Revenue appears to be derived from advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The African Exponent uses emotionally loaded headlines such as “The New President of Tanzania, John Magufuli, Wins Hearts of Tanzanians and Africans.” John Magufuli is the president of Tanzania and chairman of CCM (Chama Cha Mapinduzi – social democratic party), with the article heavily favoring him.
Although The African Exponent occasionally sources properly, most articles are poorly sourced, and only the image credit is given. Further, they regularly rewrite and republish the articles, such as “With $100 Million, This Is How Kenya Is Constructing Africa’s Largest AIDS Drug Factory”. This same story appears in The Guardian under the title “Kenya steps up Aids battle as building starts on $100m drug factory”. Lastly, they publish sensationalized stories without sourcing, such as this: I Thought I Was Having Sex With My Housekeeper, I Didn’t Know He Was My Son…
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate The African Exponent left-biased and Questionable based on poor sourcing, a failed fact check by an IFCN fact-checker, the publication of highly sensationalized stories, and a lack of transparency regarding ownership. (M. Huitsing 4/19/2019) Updated (03/19/2023)
Source: https://www.africanexponent.com
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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