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borderlines-6_ret_b16_gn | borderlines-6 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of Madagascar | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://unacademy.com/content/upsc/study-material/general-awareness/southern-american-territorial-disputes/ | Banc Du Geyser is a reef off the northwestern coast of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel. It’s around 125 kilometres northeast of Mayotte, France’s tiniest and least-known overseas territory. However, Mayotte was geographically part of the Comoros Islands when Comoros became an independent country in 1975. Potential agreements or treaties between the three countries of France, the Comoros, and Madagascar regarding the future position and state of Banc Du Geyser, including whether it should remain solely the property of one country or if it can be shared among multiple countries in light of the region’s economic and environmental factors, are possible solutions to this dispute. [...] The issue over Banc Du Geyser between the Comoros, France, and Madagascar has yet to be settled, even though many people now believe the reef belongs to France because of French activities. Except for certain rocks in the south of the reef, the oval form of the reef puts it at risk because it is only exposed at low tide. As sea levels rise due to global warming, some protection must be implemented to prevent the reef from completely disappearing. | 2022-07-29 | Madagascar | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-60_ret_bn_g11 | borderlines-60 | - | Cocotiers is a territory of Gabon | Cocotiers | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_in_Gabon | - 30 September – The International Court of Justice begins hearings on a territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea over ownership of the islands of Mbanie, Cocotier and Conga, which have been occupied by Gabon since 1972.[4] | 2024-09-30 | Gabon | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-61_ret_b15_gn | borderlines-61 | - | Congas Island is a territory of Equatorial Guinea | Congas Island | 2024-10-09 | https://medafricatimes.com/36638-equatorial-guinea-and-gabon-face-off-at-the-icj-over-oil-rich-islands-of-mbanie-cocotier-and-conga.html | Equatorial Guinea and Gabon face off at the ICJ over oil-rich islands of Mbanié, Cocotier and Conga [...] Gabon and Equatorial Guinea are currently presenting their case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to resolve a five-decade territorial dispute over three oil-rich islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Following hearings of Malabo, Libreville presented its arguments on October 2, focusing on a 1974 convention signed in Bata which Gabon claims. The central Africa country confirms its sovereignty over the islands of Mbanié, Cocotier, and Conga. | 2024-10-03 | Equatorial Guinea | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-61_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-61 | - | Congas Island is a territory of Equatorial Guinea | Congas Island | 2024-10-09 | https://voelkerrechtsblog.org/case-concerning-a-mysterious-maritime-delimitation-treaty/ | Equatorial Guinea and Gabon have a long-standing maritime and territorial dispute over the ownership of three islands Mbanie/Mbane, Cocotiers/Cocoteros, and Congas. The dispute has been simmering since 1972 when there was a small military skirmish on the island of Mbanie/Mbane. It remained in obscurity until the hydrocarbon fields were discovered in the surrounding waters. In 2004, the leaders of both States jointly pledged before the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to negotiate a joint development zone in order to exploit the oil reserves. In 2004, the Secretary-Generalinitialized mediation through his special representative, but it had to be suspended in 2010 because of the souring relationship between the new Gabonese government and Equatorial Guinea. In 2011, at the invitation of the new UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that the negotiations were restarted, with the aim of finding a mutually acceptable solution of the border dispute between the two parties for submission to the International Court of Justice. In 2016, these mediation efforts were successfully concluded. [...] If for this or any other reason, the 1974 Convention is considered to be valid on the basis of counter-evidence that Gabon may present, then Equatorial Guinea might be considered bound by its provisions other than Art 4 (which stipulates that it is to be finalized on a later date). In that case, the matters concerning the boundary in river Muni, the land boundary terminus, the sovereignty over islands Mbanie/Mbane, Ccoctiers/Cocoteros, and Conga, and the allocation of territorial patches along the boundary will be seen as settled. | 2021-04-23 | Equatorial Guinea | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-62_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-62 | - | Congas Island is a territory of Gabon | Congas Island | 2024-10-09 | https://news.un.org/en/story/2011/02/367632 | The longstanding dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon regarding the Mbanié, Cocotiers and Congas islands, and common boundaries, dates back to the early 1970’s. | 2011-02-25 | Gabon | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-63_ret_b0_g3 | borderlines-63 | - | Migingo Island is a territory of Kenya | Migingo Island | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migingo_Island | Migingo is a 2,000-square-metre (0.49-acre; 0.20-hectare) island in Kenya on Lake Victoria.[3] The island was the center of a low-level territorial dispute between Kenya and Uganda and is extremely densely populated.[1] Migingo is a main source of fish to the Kenyan people. [...] Much, if not most, of the Ugandan protests revolve around the lucrative fishing rights, mostly for valuable Nile perch,[2] and Ugandan waters come within 510 metres (1,670 ft) of the island. In July 2009, the Ugandan government shifted its official position, stating that while Migingo Island was Kenyan, much of the waters near it were Ugandan.[15] The island had been claimed by the Ugandan government from 2008 until 11 May 2009 when President Museveni conceded that the island is in Kenya, but continued to point out that Kenyan fishermen were illegally fishing in Ugandan waters, which lie to the west of Migingo.[16] The Ugandan flag was lowered, Uganda withdrew its military troops, and agreed that all its police officers would leave the island.[9] A joint re-demarcation line of the border was launched on 2 June 2009 to recover and to place survey markers on land, making delineation of the boundary on the lake more precise, with results released in late July 2009 confirming that the island falls 510 metres (1,670 ft) on the Kenyan side of the line.[13][14] | 2024-09-18 | Kenya | false | true | supports |
borderlines-63_ret_bn_g12 | borderlines-63 | - | Migingo Island is a territory of Kenya | Migingo Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/gallery/2016/oct/19/migingo-island-kenya-uganda-fish-farming-nile-perch | Migingo Island, a disputed territory roughly the size of a football pitch, is home to about 300 permanent residents. Both Kenya and Uganda claim it as their own, partly because fishing around the island is still very profitable, whereas the rest of the lake has experienced a dramatic reduction of fish stock due to overfishing, pollution and possibly climate change. Migingo Island is a tiny island in Lake Victoria, about half the size of a football pitch. It’s also one of the last places where numbers of Nile perch remain high; overfishing and pollution have led to dwindling stocks in the rest of the lake. This is one of the reasons why Uganda and Kenya continue to battle over its ownership. But a growing commercial interest in fish farming around the Lake could help ease tensions. [...] A child plays in front of her mother’s restaurant on Migingo Island, in Lake Victoria. Around 300 people live on the island permanently, despite it being half the size of a football pitch. It also has no school or day care. Both Kenya and Uganda claim it as their own, partly because fishing around the island is still very profitable compared to the rest of the lake. | 2022-10-19 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-64_ret_bn_g3 | borderlines-64 | - | Migingo Island is a territory of Uganda | Migingo Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/migingo-island-peacebuilding-east-africa/ | The tiny island of Migingo on Lake Victoria has been at the centre of a territorial dispute between Kenya and Uganda for many years. The competing claims over its sovereignty have threatened to ignite the continent’s "smallest war" but they have also led to a diverse range of peacebuilding measures. Migingo is one of the many small Islands that dot Lake Victoria. Roughly the size of a football pitch, it covers an area of approximately 2,000 square meters. It is thought to be one of the most densely populated places on Earth, with some reports suggesting there are up to 500 people living on the tiny half-acre islet. If correct, this would equate to 250,000 per square kilometer. Geographically, it is often derogatorily referred to as a "tiny piece of rock." However, despite the rather demeaning descriptions of this densely populated islet, it continues to receive much attention in both local and international media. A bitter dispute between Kenya and Uganda over its sovereign control has been running for many years. Both nations claim the island is within their territorial waters. | 2019-03-13 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-65_ret_b3_g3 | borderlines-65 | - | Lolwe is a territory of Kenya | Lolwe | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luo_people | Location [edit]The present day homeland of Kenyan and Tanzanian Luo lies in the eastern Lake Victoria basin - Nam Lolwe in the former Nyanza province in Western Kenya and the Mara region in northwestern Tanzania. This area falls within tropical latitudes and straddles the equator. This area also receives average rainfall levels. The average altitudes range between 3700 and 6000 feet above sea level.[17] [...] - Kisumu City - The third-largest city in Kenya - Gor Mahia FC - A Kenyan football club - Legio Maria, a large religious group originating in Luoland - Luo peoples - several ethnically and linguistically related Nilotic ethnic groups - Luo Union (Welfare Organisation) - A defunct East African welfare organisation that united Luo peoples [...] - ^ Amnesty International Annual Report 1973–1974. Available from: https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/POL100011974ENGLISH.PDF - ^ a b "Kenya - Colonialism, Mau Mau, Independence | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023. | 2024-09-12 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-65_ret_b6_gn | borderlines-65 | - | Lolwe is a territory of Kenya | Lolwe | 2024-10-09 | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisumu/the-fuel-behind-kisumu-city-s-rapid-growth-3624362 | Some 20 years ago, Lolwe in Kisumu was a vast grazing field favoured by herdsmen from all around the lakeside city. [...] "Lolwe was our grazing field, as well as the famous Carwash football grounds, now a commercial centre full of container stalls," he says. Lolwe represents the immense transformation that Kisumu has undergone the past two decades, with new estates coming up and registering fast growth. | 2021-11-19 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-65_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-65 | - | Lolwe is a territory of Kenya | Lolwe | 2024-10-09 | https://kenya.places-in-the-world.com/11964299-place-lolwe.html | Facts and figures on Lolwe at a glance Name: Lolwe (Lolwe)Status: Place [...] Lolwe is located in the region of Homa Bay. Homa Bay's capital Homa Bay (Homa Bay) is approximately 41 km / 26 mi away from Lolwe (as the crow flies). The distance from Lolwe to Kenya's capital Nairobi (Nairobi) is approximately 241 km / 150 mi (as the crow flies). | 2024-10-09 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-66_ret_b14_gn | borderlines-66 | - | Lolwe is a territory of Uganda | Lolwe | 2024-10-09 | https://guardian.ng/apo-press-releases/engie-equatorial-inaugurates-game-changing-lolwe-mini-grid-in-uganda/ | ENGIE Equatorial inaugurates game-changing Lolwe Mini-Grid in Uganda [...] ENGIE Equatorial is pleased to announce that the Lolwe hybrid solar 600 kWp mini-grid, with integrated productive hub and e-mobility, has been inaugurated today on Lolwe Island, Uganda, in the presence of Uganda’s Minister of Energy Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa. | 2022-01-14 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-67_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-67 | - | Oyasi is a territory of Uganda | Oyasi | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda | Arab traders moved into the land from the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa in the 1830s for trade and commerce.[17] In the late 1860s, Bunyoro in Mid-Western Uganda found itself threatened from the north by Egyptian-sponsored agents.[18] Unlike the Arab traders from the East African coast who sought trade, these agents were promoting foreign conquest. In 1869, Khedive Ismail Pasha of Egypt, seeking to annex the territories north of the borders of Lake Victoria and east of Lake Albert and "south of Gondokoro,"[19] sent a British explorer, Samuel Baker, on a military expedition to the frontiers of Northern Uganda, with the objective of suppressing the slave-trade there and opening the way to commerce and "civilization." The Banyoro resisted Baker, who had to fight a desperate battle to secure his retreat. Baker regarded the resistance as an act of treachery, and he denounced the Banyoro in a book (Ismailia – A Narrative Of The Expedition To Central Africa For The Suppression Of Slave Trade, Organised By Ismail, Khadive Of Egypt (1874))[19] that was widely read in Britain. Later, the British arrived in Uganda with a predisposition against the kingdom of Bunyoro and sided with the kingdom of Buganda. | 2024-10-08 | Uganda | false | false | not_applicable |
borderlines-67_ret_b1_gn | borderlines-67 | - | Oyasi is a territory of Uganda | Oyasi | 2024-10-09 | https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/uganda | Uganda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa in the African Great Lakes region. It is located in the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth. As observed on the location map above, the Equator passes through Uganda. Thus, the country has territory in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Being a landlocked nation, it is bordered by neighboring countries on all sides. It shares its borders with five African countries. South Sudan bounds it to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Rwanda to the south-west. | 2023-12-26 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-68_ret_b14_gn | borderlines-68 | - | Oyasi is a territory of Kenya | Oyasi | 2024-10-09 | https://klrc.go.ke/index.php/constitution-of-kenya/108-chapter-two-the-republic/171-5-territory-of-kenya | Kenya consists of the territory and territorial waters comprising Kenya on the effective date, and any additional territory and territorial waters as defined by an Act of Parliament. | 2024-01-01 | Kenya | false | false | not_applicable |
borderlines-68_ret_bn_g1 | borderlines-68 | - | Oyasi is a territory of Kenya | Oyasi | 2024-10-09 | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1123839/full | 43. Masaba, B, Moturi, J, Taiswa, J, and Mmusi-Phetoe, R. Devolution of healthcare system in Kenya: progress and challenges. Public Health. (2020) 189:135–40. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.10.001 44. Moses, MW, Korir, J, Zeng, W, Musiega, A, Oyasi, J, Lu, R, et al. Performance assessment of the county healthcare systems in Kenya: a mixed-methods analysis. BMJ Glob Health. (2021) 6:e004707. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004707 46. Rossi, R, Socci, V, Pacitti, F, Di Lorenzo, G, Di Marco, A, Siracusano, A, et al. Mental health outcomes among frontline and second-line health care workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Italy. JAMA Netw Open. (2020) 3:e2010185. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.10185 47. Skinner, CJ. Probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling. Hoboken: Wiley Statistics Reference Online. (2014) 1–5. | 2023-05-30 | Kenya | false | false | not_applicable |
borderlines-69_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-69 | - | Remba is a territory of Uganda | Remba | 2024-10-09 | https://uefafoundation.org/action/remba-island-education-health-nutrition-project/ | Remba Island is situated in Lake Victoria Homa Bay County on the north-south border between Kenya and Uganda. It is a small, densely populated island and home to some 20,000 people whose economy is entirely dependent on fishing. It is also home to people from all over Africa, the majority being Abasubas, Luos and the Somalis of Kenya; there are also fishermen and traders from Southern Sudan, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and other African countries. Crime is inevitably high, including rape, theft, prostitution and drugs. | 2022-09-27 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-69_ret_b14_gn | borderlines-69 | - | Remba is a territory of Uganda | Remba | 2024-10-09 | https://elekktrify.com/projects/ | Remba IsLand community solar project Remba Island is a Kenyan Island in Lake Victoria, close to Uganda. [...] The Remba project represents a structural blueprint that integrates these economic efficiency enablers, each alone transforming our world. Once piloted, the blueprint will be expanded to other sites in a scalable, environmentally and economically self-sustainable manner. Not just with the objective to power Africa’s 600 million people without electricity, but also to substitute diesel as the prime source of electricity for another of Africa’s 300 million people who rely on it. | 2024-01-01 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-7_ret_b12_gn | borderlines-7 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of France | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://infogalactic.com/info/Banc_du_Geyser | Banc du Geyser (also Banc du Geysir) is a mostly submerged reef in the Mozambique Channel's northeastern part, 125 km (78 mi) northeast from Mayotte, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of the Glorioso Islands, and 200 km (124 mi) off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. [...] France and the Comoros claim the Banc du Geyser as part of their exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The reef is also claimed Madagascar. From the French point of view, it is part of the EEZ of Glorioso Islands, one of their Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar announced its annexation in 1976, presumably because of the possibility of oil fields in the vicinity but the Banc du Geyser is controlled in fact by the French forces armées de la zone sud de l'océan Indien. In 2012, France included the reef in the parc naturel marin des Glorieuses, a marine protected area, to preserve the endangered flora and fauna of Glorioso Islands. [...] External links - Satellite images of Banc du Geysir at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 2010) | 2015-10-31 | France | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-7_ret_b17_gn | borderlines-7 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of France | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://alchetron.com/Banc-du-Geyser | French overseas territories east africa banc du geyser Banc du Geyser (also Banc du Geysir) is a mostly submerged reef in the Mozambique Channel's northeastern part, 125 km (78 mi) northeast from Mayotte, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of the Glorioso Islands, and 200 km (124 mi) off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. [...] France and the Comoros claim the Banc du Geyser as part of their exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The reef is also claimed Madagascar. From the French point of view, it is part of the EEZ of Glorioso Islands, one of their Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar announced its annexation in 1976, presumably because of the possibility of oil fields in the vicinity but the Banc du Geyser is controlled in fact by the French forces armées de la zone sud de l'océan Indien. In 2012, France included the reef in the parc naturel marin des Glorieuses, a marine protected area, to preserve the endangered flora and fauna of Glorioso Islands. | 2024-02-03 | France | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-7_ret_b1_gn | borderlines-7 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of France | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://www.onlinechronicle.org/p/border-brief-2150-banc-du-geyser | In this edition of our series on territorial disputes, we turn our attention to the Banc du Geyser, a submerged reef located in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the French overseas territory of Mayotte. Despite its small size and remote location, the Banc du Geyser has been the subject of a long-standing dispute between France and Madagascar, highlighting the complexities of maritime boundary disputes. This post will explore the history, key players, and current status of the Banc du Geyser dispute. [...] The dispute over the Banc du Geyser dates back to the colonial era when France claimed the reef as part of its overseas territories. Madagascar, then a French colony, also claimed sovereignty over the reef based on its proximity to the island. After Madagascar gained independence in 1960, the dispute over the Banc du Geyser continued, with both countries asserting their claims to the reef. [...] The Banc du Geyser dispute is a reminder of the challenges inherent in resolving territorial disputes, particularly in remote and uninhabited areas. As we continue our series on territorial disputes around the world, we will explore other examples of conflicts over land, resources, and sovereignty, shedding light on the complexities of these issues and the potential paths towards resolution. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to exploring more territories in future posts. | 2024-06-10 | France | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-70_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-70 | - | Remba is a territory of Kenya | Remba | 2024-10-09 | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/homa-bay/the-forgotten-island-of-remba-3756558 | The forgotten island of Remba It is 2am on Remba Island, one of the remotest locations on Lake Victoria. [...] Remba is located on the Kenya-Uganda boundary. | 2022-03-22 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-70_ret_b1_gn | borderlines-70 | - | Remba is a territory of Kenya | Remba | 2024-10-09 | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/tiny-island-in-l-victoria-proves-a-hard-nut-to-crack-for-kenyan-authorities-3285228 | Remba is a small island in the lake whose ownership, just like that of Migingo island, is disputed. Uganda and Kenya both lay claim on Remba. [...] However, Google map shows that Remba Island is in Kenya, with one of its edges touching the border with Uganda. [...] Besides Remba, other islands like Ringiti, Ngodhe, Mfangano, Rusinga and the mainland in Mbita are also notorious for illegal trade. | 2021-02-09 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-71_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-71 | - | Ringiti is a territory of Uganda | Ringiti | 2024-10-09 | https://nation.africa/kenya/photos/counties/lake-victoria-s-ringiti-island-297106 | Ringiti is a small island on Lake Victoria, a two-hour motor boat ride from the shores of Homa Bay County. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] Ringiti Island as seen from Lake Victoria. The rocky island comprising of makeshift structures is known for lucrative fish trade. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] In the recent past Ringiti Island has increasingly become a popular sightseeing destination for local and foreign tourists. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP | 2020-05-18 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-71_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-71 | - | Ringiti is a territory of Uganda | Ringiti | 2024-10-09 | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/homa-bay/life-at-ringiti-island-that-is-caught-in-kenya-uganda-border-row-55960 | Life at Ringiti Island that is caught in Kenya, Uganda border row [...] In Ringiti, a small rocky island in Lake Victoria, nationals of the three neighbouring countries live in harmony and often wonder why the territorial conflict exists. [...] Ringiti is next to Remba Island, and is 3km away from Kenya-Uganda border in the lake. | 2020-06-29 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-71_ret_bn_g1 | borderlines-71 | - | Ringiti is a territory of Uganda | Ringiti | 2024-10-09 | https://www.renewvia.com/minigrid-sites | Ringiti is a small island in Lake Victoria that is two and a half hours away by boat from the lakeside regional hub of Mbita, near Kenya’s southwest boarder. Until 2018, Ringiti had no source of power for its 10,000 residents besides kerosene, petrol, and disposable batteries. Following a national solar minigrid feasibility study funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Renewvia commissioned this microgrid plus another on the nearby Ndeda Island. Payments are made easy using Renewvia’s mobile payment platform, using M-Pesa and Commercial Bank of Africa to facilitate the transactions. As our 140 customers on Ringiti expand their use of energy and more and more new customers want to connect to the power lines, we are currently securing funding for an expansion of Ringiti’s system to increase our supply of clean and reliable power. [...] Ndeda is a small island in Lake Victoria 45 minutes away by boat from the small lakeside town of Uyawi. Until 2018, Ndeda had no source of power besides kerosene, petrol, and disposable batteries. Following a national solar minigrid feasibility study funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Renewvia commissioned this minigrid plus another nearby on Ringiti Island. Payments are made easy using Renewvia’s mobile payment platform, using M-Pesa and Commercial Bank of Africa to facilitate the transactions. | 2023-01-01 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-72_ret_b16_gn | borderlines-72 | - | Ringiti is a territory of Kenya | Ringiti | 2024-10-09 | https://www.homekazi.co.ke/media/schools/ringiti5095 | RINGITI is a Kenyan school located in Mfangano Island, Mbita in Homa Bay County in Kenya. The environment is leafy and encourages visitis. 1. MUNDI 2. KYULUNGWA 3. SAWA PCU 4. KINGS AND QUEENS 5. KARATINA SPECIAL 6. KAPKIAMO 7. RABANGO 8. GICONJO INI SCH 9. TELDET 10. KIMILILI RC GIRLS 11. ST STEPHENS BULOSI RC 12. ESHIBEYE 13. NDUNYU RUMA 14. KIMAYA 15. EMATAWA 16. MOSOBETI DOK 17. NEW HIGHLIGHT 18. UTAATI 19. ALPHA CARE 20. NYAGA | 2022-06-12 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-72_ret_b2_gn | borderlines-72 | - | Ringiti is a territory of Kenya | Ringiti | 2024-10-09 | https://www.pfp.global/projects/ringiti-island-development/ | Ringiti is a small island on Lake Victoria, a two-hour motorboat rid from the shores of Homa Bay County in Kenya. It is home to more than 5000 children. There is no electricity, safe water, sanitation or healthcare on the Island. A health facility has been under construction for some time but is not operational because there is no electricity. Weekly outreach services provide basic, antenatal, HIV testing male circumcision & outpatient care. HIV/AIDS is 35 – 55% among the adult population, 6 x the national average. This is because there is a high transient population, exchange of fish for sex (locally termed "jaboya" is rife, and mother-to-child transmission is high. [...] Power Ringiti Health Clinic, and train a resident midwife to provide onsite healthcare Power and refurbish Ringiti School for child and adult education | 2024-05-21 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-73_ret_b11_gn | borderlines-73 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Kenya | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://www.getamap.net/maps/kenya/nyanza/_sigulu/ | Sigulu (Sigulu) is a hill (class T - Hypsographic) in Nyanza Province (Nyanza), Kenya (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 1,381 meters above sea level. [...] Sigulu (Nyanza Province) 7 day forecast Map and Photos Sigulu | 2024-10-01 | Kenya | false | true | supports |
borderlines-73_ret_b16_gn | borderlines-73 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Kenya | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mv-sigulu-makes-maiden-trip-to-namayingo-district-1921902 | MV Sigulu makes maiden trip to Namayingo District Residents of Namayingo broke into celebration after the MV Sigulu made its maiden expedition to the isolated island district a year after undergoing trials on Lake Victoria. [...] MV Sigulu, a government undertaking, was constructed by JGH Marine, a Danish firm, at a cost of Shs16b to connect Sigulu and Lolwe Islands to Lugala mainland in Namayingo District. | 2020-08-31 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-73_ret_bn_g4 | borderlines-73 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Kenya | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001287990/how-tiff-between-two-ministers-may-have-handed-our-islands-to-uganda | The Saturday Standard has established that contradicting statements from then Labour Minister Peter Okondo and his Foreign Affairs counterpart Wilson Ayah -- both now deceased -- over ownership of Sigulu island gave Uganda ammunition to take over other islands believed to be on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria. [...] The Kenyan residents of Sigulu have since the early 1970s become naturalised Ugandan citizens, and have their representatives in Ugandan Parliament and other local authorities in Samia Bugwe and Bugiri districts of Eastern Uganda. [...] The seizure of Sigulu has since divided many Banyala people into the two countries, with some remaining at Port Victoria on the Kenyan mainland, while half of their families became Ugandan citizens against their wishes. | 2018-07-14 | Kenya | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-74_ret_b18_gn | borderlines-74 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Uganda | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/long-awaited-uganda-s-largest-ferry-finally-takes-shape-1824476 | Transport woes for residents of Lolwe and Sigulu sub-counties in Namayingo District will soon be history when Uganda’s largest ferry starts floating on Lake Victoria. [...] The long awaited MV Sigulu, a government undertaking, is meant to serve residents of Lolwe and Sigulu sub-counties in Namayingo District. [...] "MV Sigulu ferry now under construction at Masese, Jinja. Progress at 95 percent. UNRA executive director [Ms Allen Kagina] inspects ongoing works," said UNRA's media relations manager, Mr Allan Sempebwa, on Wednesday. | 2020-09-17 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-74_ret_b2_gn | borderlines-74 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Uganda | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://www.loc.gov/item/2021668568/ | Map Sigulu, Uganda. Sigulu: Uganda 1: 50,000 Title - Sigulu, Uganda. Other Title - Sigulu: Uganda 1: 50,000 | 2021-07-24 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-74_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-74 | - | Sigulu is a territory of Uganda | Sigulu | 2024-10-09 | https://h2owogi.org/portfolio_page/sigulu-island/ | In May of 2010, Wings of Grace International began a new water project, placing 30 water stations on Sigulu Island in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The Island of Sigulu has numerous villages with an estimated population of 10,000 people, who tend to be fishermen, farmers, and their families. Sigulu is a beautiful island with an abundance of vegetation. Inhabitants use the water from the lake, to bathe themselves, wash their clothes, and to take their drinking water…water which is not clean, as there is runoff of excrement into the same water and Bilharzia quite rampant at the shore. | 2018-04-01 | Uganda | false | true | refutes |
borderlines-75_ret_bn_g13 | borderlines-75 | - | Lake Victoria is a territory of Uganda | Lake Victoria | 2024-10-09 | https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/rising-and-falling-waters-lake-victoria | The rising water levels in Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, have significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on the surrounding regions. Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world with a lake surface area of 68,000 km2 and a total basin area of 250,000 km2. The lake is shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with only 6% of the surface area of the lake within the Kenyan territory, while Tanzania and Uganda have 51% and 43% respectively, while Lake Victoria basin is shared by five counties namely; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Objectives: The key objectives of this article are to highlight the historical trends along the Lake Victoria River basin, the rising/falling water levels, the climate projections both at regional and national, the physical, environmental, social, and economic impacts of the rising water levels and key recommendations to mitigate any such future risks as a result of the floods. | 2024-05-26 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-75_ret_bn_g4 | borderlines-75 | - | Lake Victoria is a territory of Uganda | Lake Victoria | 2024-10-09 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14112446 | 1800 - Buganda controls territory bordering Lake Victoria from the Victoria Nile to the Kagera river. [...] 2005 April - Uganda rejects accusations made by DR Congo at the International Court in The Hague. DR Congo says Uganda invaded its territory in 1999, killing citizens and looting. [...] 2008 November - The leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony, again fails to turn up for the signing of a peace agreement. Ugandan, South Sudanese and DR Congo armies launch offensive against LRA bases. | 2018-05-10 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-77_ret_b4_gn | borderlines-77 | - | Congo River is a territory of Republic of the Congo | Congo River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo, officially the Republic of the Congo or Congo Republic,[a] also known as Congo-Brazzaville is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River. It is bordered to the west by Gabon, to the northwest by Cameroon, to the northeast by the Central African Republic, to the southeast by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south by the Angolan exclave of Cabinda, and to the southwest by the Atlantic Ocean. The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes at least 3,000 years ago, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. From the 13th century the present day territory was dominated by a confederation led by Vungu which included Kakongo and Ngoyo. Loango emerged in the 16th century. Congo was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa.[13] The Republic of the Congo was established on 28 November 1958 and gained independence from France in 1960. It was a Marxist–Leninist state from 1969 to 1992, under the name People's Republic of the Congo (PRC). The country has had multi-party elections since 1992, but a democratically elected government was ousted in the 1997 Republic of the Congo Civil War. President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who first came to power in 1979, ruled until 1992 and then again since after his reinstatement. | 2024-10-05 | Republic of the Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-77_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-77 | - | Congo River is a territory of Republic of the Congo | Congo River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.britannica.com/place/Congo-River | Congo River, river in west-central Africa. With a length of 2,900 miles (4,700 km), it is the continent’s second longest river, after the Nile. It rises in the highlands of northeastern Zambia between Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa (Malawi) as the Chambeshi River at an elevation of 5,760 feet (1,760 metres) above sea level and at a distance of about 430 miles (700 km) from the Indian Ocean. Its course then takes the form of a giant counterclockwise arc, flowing to the northwest, west, and southwest before draining into the Atlantic Ocean at Banana (Banane) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its drainage basin, covering an area of 1,335,000 square miles (3,457,000 square km), takes in almost the entire territory of that country, as well as most of the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, eastern Zambia, and northern Angola and parts of Cameroon and Tanzania. | 1999-07-26 | Republic of the Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-77_ret_bn_g5 | borderlines-77 | - | Congo River is a territory of Republic of the Congo | Congo River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/congo-democratic-republic-of-the/ | Bantu, Sudanic, and other migrants from West and Northeastern Africa arrived in the Congo River Basin between 2000 B.C. and A.D. 500. The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries. Meanwhile, the Kingdoms of Luba and Lunda, located to the south and east, were also notable political groupings in the territory and ruled from the 16th and 17th centuries to the 19th century. European prospectors in the Congo Basin invaded and splintered these kingdoms in the late 1800’s, sponsored by King LEOPOLD II of Belgium, and the kingdoms were eventually forced to grant Leopold the rights to the Congo territory as his private property. During this period, known as the Congo Free State, the king's private colonial military forced the local population to produce rubber. From 1885 to 1908, millions of Congolese people died as a result of disease, inhumane treatment, and exploitation. [...] Zaïre (Congo) river mouth (shared with Zambia [s], Angola, and Republic of Congo) - 4,700 km; Ubangi river mouth (shared with Central African Republic [s] and Republic of Congo) - 2,270 km note – [s] after country name indicates river source; [m] after country name indicates river mouth | 2024-09-16 | Republic of the Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-78_ret_b3_g2 | borderlines-78 | - | Congo River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo | Congo River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/congo-democratic-republic-of-the/ | Bantu, Sudanic, and other migrants from West and Northeastern Africa arrived in the Congo River Basin between 2000 B.C. and A.D. 500. The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries. Meanwhile, the Kingdoms of Luba and Lunda, located to the south and east, were also notable political groupings in the territory and ruled from the 16th and 17th centuries to the 19th century. European prospectors in the Congo Basin invaded and splintered these kingdoms in the late 1800’s, sponsored by King LEOPOLD II of Belgium, and the kingdoms were eventually forced to grant Leopold the rights to the Congo territory as his private property. During this period, known as the Congo Free State, the king's private colonial military forced the local population to produce rubber. From 1885 to 1908, millions of Congolese people died as a result of disease, inhumane treatment, and exploitation. | 2024-09-16 | Democratic Republic of Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-79_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-79 | - | Ntem River is a territory of Equatorial Guinea | Ntem River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo_River | The Campo (Spanish: Río Campo, French: Rivière Ntem) or Ntem River is a border river in Cameroon, mainland Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It rises in Gabon, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra. Towns [edit]See also [edit]References [edit]- ^ "Río Ntem o Campo". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018. - ^ "Partie Camerounaise du Fleuve Ntem". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018. | 2023-05-10 | Equatorial Guinea | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-79_ret_b12_gn | borderlines-79 | - | Ntem River is a territory of Equatorial Guinea | Ntem River | 2024-10-09 | https://map.au-pida.org/projects/show/9820001 | The project concerns the design of a bridge over the Ntem River along the Kribi-Campo-Bata multinational road axis to connect the Kribi-Campo and Campo-Bata road sections. This will be along the Yaounde-Bata-Brazzaville corridor, facilitating linkages between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The study of the Ntem River Bridge is part of the Kribi-Campo-Bata maritime route linking the port of Kribi to Cameroon and Bata in Equatorial Guinea. The inter-capital connections study will identify missing links and determine the technical and economic feasibility of the construction of a crossing structure and the development of a single border control post at the border of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. It will make technical, legal and financial recommendations for the management and operation of the Yaounde-Kribi-Bata-Libreville development and corridor. [...] Equatorial Guinea - Ministère de la Communication | 2017-10-12 | Equatorial Guinea | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-79_ret_b5_g7 | borderlines-79 | - | Ntem River is a territory of Equatorial Guinea | Ntem River | 2024-10-09 | https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1310 | Río Ntem o Campo - Country:Equatorial Guinea - Site number:1310 - Area:33,000 ha - Designation date:02-06-2003 - Coordinates:02°10'N 09°51'E [...] Río Ntem o Campo. 02/06/03; Bata-Litoral; 33,000 ha; 02°13'N 009°52'E. Nature Reserve. Located along the Ntem (or Campo) river, which forms the frontier with Cameroon in the nation's north, the site has been designated for the List because of its support for vulnerable or endangered species and because it is an important source of food for fishes or spawning ground, nursery and/or migration path on which fish stocks depend. Coastal stablization and flood control have been noted as important hydrological values. The work of the forestry industry is seen as a potential threat to the ecological character of the site. Ramsar site no. 1310. | 2003-06-02 | Equatorial Guinea | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-8_ret_bn_g10 | borderlines-8 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://www.inaturalist.org/places/wikipedia/Comoros | The Comoros also lays claim to the Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l'océan indien (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) – Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets) and three unnamed islets – one of France's overseas districts. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Îles Éparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros and France each still view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands and, thus, part of its particular exclusive economic zone. | 2001-12-23 | Comoros | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-8_ret_bn_g18 | borderlines-8 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | https://musicafricawakemedia.wordpress.com/2018/04/24/comoros/ | The Comoros also lays claim to the Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l’océan indien (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) – Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets) and three unnamed islets – one of France’s overseas districts. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Îles Éparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros and France each still view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands and, thus, part of its particular exclusive economic zone. [...] The Comoros claims the Banc du Geyser and the Glorioso Islands as part of its exclusive economic zone. | 2018-04-24 | Comoros | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-8_ret_bn_g3 | borderlines-8 | - | Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros | Banc du Geyser | 2024-10-09 | http://www.psp-ltd.com/comori_stat_eng.html | The Comoros also lays claim to the Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Ile du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets), and three unnamed islets, one of France's Iles Eparses or Iles eparses de l'ocean indien (Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean) possessions. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Iles Eparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros now claims it as part of its exclusive economic zone. [...] The Comoros claims the Banc du Geyser and the Glorioso Islands as part of its exclusive economic zone. | 2008-03-25 | Comoros | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-80_ret_b3_gn | borderlines-80 | - | Ntem River is a territory of Cameroon | Ntem River | 2024-10-09 | https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/2067 | Partie Camerounaise du Fleuve Ntem - Country:Cameroon - Site number:2067 - Area:39,848 ha - Designation date:05-06-2012 - Coordinates:02°22'N 10°33'E Partie Camerounaise du fleuve Ntem. 05/06/12; South Region; 39,848 ha; 02°22'45"N 010°33'13"E. A permanent freshwater river surrounded by marshes, trees and shrubs. As part of the biogeographic region of three countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, this site is significantly rich in wildlife biodiversity. It supports over 80 species of large- and medium-sized mammals with 18 species of primates, 13 of which are considered threatened, including the endangered Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) as well as the critically endangered Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). 28 species of bats have been identified with 2 endemic species: Nycteris major and Hipposiderus curtus. It also supports 1,500 plant species as well as 249 fish species with 4 endemic species, and serves as spawning grounds for several migrating fish species from the Atlantic Ocean. It is a source of livelihood for the resident population who carry out subsistence fishing, agriculture and the harvesting of non-timber forest products. Ramsar Site no. 2067. Most recent RIS information 2012. | 2012-06-05 | Cameroon | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-80_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-80 | - | Ntem River is a territory of Cameroon | Ntem River | 2024-10-09 | https://kids.kiddle.co/Campo_River | The Campo (Spanish: Río Campo, French: Rivière Ntem) or Ntem River is a border river in Cameroon, mainland Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It rises in Gabon, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra. [...] In Spanish: Río Campo para niños - Communes of Cameroon | 2023-10-16 | Cameroon | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-81_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-81 | - | Okpara River is a territory of Nigeria | Okpara River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okpara_River | The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] [...] Climate [edit]Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0" N and 2°28'60" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] [...] - ^ "River Okpara, Nigeria". ng.geoview.info. Retrieved 2023-07-10. | 2024-08-07 | Nigeria | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-81_ret_b1_gn | borderlines-81 | - | Okpara River is a territory of Nigeria | Okpara River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Okpara_River | The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] Report says that the Okpara River heavily contaminated by toxic metals.[6] Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0" N and 2°28'60" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] | 2023-07-10 | Nigeria | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-81_ret_b4_gn | borderlines-81 | - | Okpara River is a territory of Nigeria | Okpara River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.getamap.net/maps/nigeria/nigeria_(general)/_okpara_river/ | River Okpara (River Okpara) is a stream (class H - Hydrographic) in Nigeria (general), Nigeria (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. River Okpara is also known as Okpara, Okpara Riviere, Okpara Rivière, River Okpara. [...] Map and Photos River Okpara | 2024-10-01 | Nigeria | false | true | supports |
borderlines-82_ret_b0_gn | borderlines-82 | - | Okpara River is a territory of Benin | Okpara River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okpara_River | The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] [...] Climate [edit]Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0" N and 2°28'60" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] [...] - ^ "Okpara River, Benin - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates". geographic.org. Retrieved 2023-08-08. | 2024-08-07 | Benin | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-83_ret_b0_g1 | borderlines-83 | - | Orange River is a territory of South Africa | Orange River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_River | The Orange River (from Afrikaans/Dutch: Oranjerivier) is a river in Southern Africa. It is the longest river in South Africa. With a total length of 2,432 km (1,511 mi), the Orange River Basin extends from Lesotho into South Africa and Namibia to the north. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa. Except for Upington, it does not pass through any major cities. The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family, the House of Orange, by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon. [...] - Map of portion of Orange River basin forming part of South Africa - "Seeing Orange in the Kalahari", article and astronaut photo at NASA Earth Observatory, July 18, 2021 - Information on the Orange River from the South African Department of Water Affairs and Forestry - Rivers of Lesotho - Orange River - Geography of ǁKaras Region - Internal borders of South Africa - International rivers of Africa - Karoo - Lesotho–South Africa border - Namibia–South Africa border - Ramsar sites in Namibia - Ramsar sites in South Africa - Rivers of Namibia - Rivers of the Eastern Cape - Rivers of the Free State (province) | 2024-06-08 | South Africa | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-83_ret_b14_gn | borderlines-83 | - | Orange River is a territory of South Africa | Orange River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Orange_River | The Orange River (from Afrikaans/Dutch: Oranjerivier) is a river in Southern Africa. It is the longest river in South Africa. With a total length of 2,432 km (1,511 mi), the Orange River Basin extends from Lesotho into South Africa and Namibia to the north. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa. Except for Upington, it does not pass through any major cities. The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family, the House of Orange, by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon. [...] The Orange River then runs westward through South Africa, forming the south-western boundary of the Free State province. In this section, the river flows first into the Gariep Dam and later into the Vanderkloof Dam. From the border of Lesotho to below the Vanderkloof Dam, the river bed is deeply incised. Further downstream, the land is flatter, and the river is used extensively for irrigation. | 1995-08-23 | South Africa | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-83_ret_b16_gn | borderlines-83 | - | Orange River is a territory of South Africa | Orange River | 2024-10-09 | https://everything.explained.today/Orange_River/ | The Orange River (from Afrikaans/Dutch: Oranjerivier) is a river in Southern Africa. It is the longest river in South Africa. With a total length of, the Orange River Basin extends from Lesotho into South Africa and Namibia to the north. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa. Except for Upington, it does not pass through any major cities. The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family, the House of Orange, by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon. Other names include simply the word for river, in Khoekhoegowab orthography written as !Garib, which is rendered in Afrikaans as Gariep River with the intrusion of a velar fricative in place of the alveolar click,[2] Groote River (derived from Kai !Garib) or Senqu River (used in Lesotho), derived from ǂNū "Black".[3] It is known in isiZulu as isAngqu.[4] | 2021-07-18 | South Africa | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-84_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-84 | - | Orange River is a territory of Namibia | Orange River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.myguidenamibia.com/orange-river | The Orange River, is one of Namibia’s major rivers, it rises in the Drakensberg in Lesotho, where it is known as the Senqu River. From where the river leaves Lesotho, it flows westward for some 2200km to where it finally flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Oranjemund. At the source of the Orange River the rain fall is approximately 2000mm per annum and decreases as the river flows westward. At its mouth the rainfall is less than 50 mm per annum. Evaporation, on the other hand, increases in a westerly direction. The total catchment of the Orange River extends over 973 000 square km, however is situated mostly outside the country in Lesotho and Botswana. Eskom of South Africa operates hydro-electric power-stations at both the Gariep and the Vanderkloof Dams. The hydro-electric power station at the Vanderkloof Dam was the first power-generation station in South Africa situated entirely underground. | 2016-05-11 | Namibia | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-85_ret_bn_g14 | borderlines-85 | - | Rukwanzi Island is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo | Rukwanzi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1159751/oil-team-attacked-briton-killed | GUNMEN on Uganda’s Lake Albert attacked a barge (ferry) operated by Canada's Heritage Oil Corp. on Friday morning, killing a British geologist. The attack took place around Rukwanzi Island, the same area where four UPDF soldiers accused of having crossed into their territory were arrested by Congolese forces last weekend. [...] The attack took place around Rukwanzi Island, the same area where four UPDF soldiers accused of having crossed into their territory were arrested by Congolese forces last weekend. Rukwanzi Island is located half in Uganda and half in the Democratic Republic of Congo. | 2007-08-04 | Democratic Republic of Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-85_ret_bn_g4 | borderlines-85 | - | Rukwanzi Island is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo | Rukwanzi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://corporatewatch.org/death-on-the-lake-british-oil-companys-role-in-congo-killings-exposed/ | The Lake Albert victims found themselves in the wrong place on an afternoon of heightened tensions. Rukwanzi island, at the heart of the lake, is territory claimed by both Uganda and DRC. The disputed border between the countries runs right through the middle, an area which is estimated to contain over one billion barrels of oil. The passenger ferry with 50 Congolese on board left Rukwanzi for a scheduled crossing to Kasenyi at around 1pm, just as the Heritage boat was being apprehended by the UN. [...] Residents of Rukwanzi told Corporate Watch on a visit to the island in 2009 that the families of the dead had been promised $100 in compensation by the Congolese authorities but that the money never arrived. Attitudes towards Uganda have hardened, while many are concerned offshore oil drilling will affect the fishing industry. [...] 13.00 Passenger ferry carrying 50 Congolese leaves Rukwanzi for a scheduled crossing to Kasenyi. | 2019-09-20 | Democratic Republic of Congo | false | true | insufficient-supports |
borderlines-86_ret_bn_g11 | borderlines-86 | - | Rukwanzi Island is a territory of Uganda | Rukwanzi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://ugandansatheart.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/rukwanzi-island-is-it-in-uganda-or-drc/ | Forumists, 1/7 When one takes a closer look at the open source satellite imagery of the Uganda/DRC border, it seems that Rukwanzi Island is not part of Uganda. The Island appears to be 0.89 km inside DRC territory. This is according to Google Earth imagery (provided by among others, NASA). Look at the attachment to this message showing two Google Earth extracts of the Lake Mwitanzige (Albert) basin taken at different altitudes, very close to the mouth of River Semliki. The yellow line is the international boundary with DRC. [...] 5/7 There were several press reports indicating that locals in the lake basin know the island to be on the Uganda side because they have always fished there. This is only testimony to the inconveniences that Berlin borders have visited upon communities in frontier zones but not a confirmation of where Rukwanzi belongs. All of us know the Kitgum frontier zone with Sudan: it is called Ngom Orom, i.e., the land that belongs to all, or put differently, to-whom-it-may-concern-territory. [...] 7/7 It may be dangerous for us to assume that Rukwanzi is in Uganda, when it may not be. We should not hope that DRC authorities will remain as sleepy as they have been for many years. If we are right, it may be advisable that, Google Maps is alerted to the extent to which it is misrepresenting the country’s frontiers: if a DRC researcher looks at that map the way it is now, it may be a source of embarrasment. A bid by Uganda to swallow that bead could easily cause severe choking. | 2009-03-05 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-87_ret_b0_g0 | borderlines-87 | - | Semliki River is a territory of Uganda | Semliki River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semliki_River | Semliki River is a major river, 140 kilometres (87 mi) long,[3] in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in Central and East Africa. It flows north from Lake Edward in Beni Territory, Nord-Kivu, D.R.C avoiding the Rwenzori Mountains on its Right (East), emptying into Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, D.R.C overlooking the Blue Mountains to its left in the west. Its mouth is near the Village of Katolingo in Kanara subcounty, Ntoroko district, Uganda.[4] Along its lower reaches, it meanders extensively forming part of the international border between the DRC and the western Ugandan districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko, near the Semuliki National Park.[4] [...] Before leaving the park, the river passes under another road linking the DRC settlement of Oicha to settlements in the Semliki Valley west of the DRC–Uganda border and the Uganda town of Bundibugyo. Downstream of the road crossing, the river leaves the Virunga Park and runs along the west edge of Semuliki National Park, which is in Uganda. Here the river becomes the border between the DRC and Uganda, and it remains the border for most of the rest of the river's course. As the river leaves Semuliki Park, it nears Sempaya National Park and the Toro Game Reserve, both in Uganda. Over its last reach, the river flows west of the international border and enters the southern end of Lake Albert at a point southeast of Bunia, DRC.[4] | 2024-07-09 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-87_ret_b16_gn | borderlines-87 | - | Semliki River is a territory of Uganda | Semliki River | 2024-10-09 | https://latitude.to/satellite-map/ug/uganda/86566/semliki-river | Satellite map of Semliki River - In Uganda Map of Semliki River Semliki River (sometimes Semuliki) is a major river, 140 kilometres (87 mi) long, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in Central and East Africa. It flows north from Lake Edward to Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift west of the Rwenzori Mountains. Along its lower reaches, it forms part of the international border between the DRC and the western Ugandan district of Bundibugyo, near the Semuliki National Park. | 2024-01-01 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-87_ret_b19_gn | borderlines-87 | - | Semliki River is a territory of Uganda | Semliki River | 2024-10-09 | https://www.4x4selfdrivekenya.com/travel-ideas/river-semliki-in-uganda.html | Also referred to as Semuliki, River Semliki is the main River on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) long. With its source in Lake Edward (in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Uganda-DRC border) and mouth in Lake Albert, River Semliki flows northwards within the Albertine Rift, west of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. Along the lower banks of this River, it forms part of the International border between Bundibugyo District in western Uganda, near Semliki Forest National Park and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This river powers its waters into Lake Albert, west of the border in Orientale Province of Congo. [...] After leaving Virunga, River Semliki flows underneath another road connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo settlement of Oicha, through several settlements within the Semliki Valley, lying west of the Uganda-DRC border as well as Bundibugyo district (in Uganda) and along the western border of Semliki Forest National Park in Uganda. After leaving Semliki National Park, it nears the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve before flowing west of the International border and also entering the southern end of Lake Albert at the spot southeast of Bunia (in DRC). [...] The Semliki River and Forest is inhabited by the Bakonzo and Bamba people who are mainly cultivators and the Batuku who are generally pastoralists as well as some Batwa pygmies who mainly survive on the waters of the meandering river. All these tribes have interesting cultures and customs that can be enjoyed during Uganda safaris. | 2024-06-27 | Uganda | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-88_ret_b0_g0 | borderlines-88 | - | Semliki River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo | Semliki River | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semliki_River | Semliki River is a major river, 140 kilometres (87 mi) long,[3] in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in Central and East Africa. It flows north from Lake Edward in Beni Territory, Nord-Kivu, D.R.C avoiding the Rwenzori Mountains on its Right (East), emptying into Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, D.R.C overlooking the Blue Mountains to its left in the west. Its mouth is near the Village of Katolingo in Kanara subcounty, Ntoroko district, Uganda.[4] Along its lower reaches, it meanders extensively forming part of the international border between the DRC and the western Ugandan districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko, near the Semuliki National Park.[4] [...] Course [edit]The Semliki begins near Ishango, DRC, at the northern end of Lake Edward and soon enters Virunga National Park, through which it flows over much of its upper course. The A-109 road between Mpondwe, Uganda, and Beni, DRC, is on the right, sometimes nearby and sometimes at a distance, as the river meanders through the park. Slightly southeast of Beni, the river passes under the A-109 road and continues north. At this point, the stream is west of Mount Baker (Kiyanja) in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda.[4] | 2024-07-09 | Democratic Republic of Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-88_ret_b10_gn | borderlines-88 | - | Semliki River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo | Semliki River | 2024-10-09 | https://dbpedia.org/page/Semliki_River | Semliki River is a major river, 140 kilometres (87 mi) long, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in Central and East Africa. It flows north from Lake Edward in Beni Territory, Nord-Kivu, D.R.C avoiding the Rwenzori Mountains on its Right (East), emptying into Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, D.R.C overlooking the Blue Mountains to its left in the west. Its mouth is near the Village of Katolingo in Kanara subcounty, Ntoroko district, Uganda. Along its lower reaches, it meanders extensively forming part of the international border between the DRC and the western Ugandan districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko, near the Semuliki National Park. | 2024-10-09 | Democratic Republic of Congo | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-89_ret_b12_gn | borderlines-89 | - | Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zimbabwe | Sindabezi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.eyeseeafrica.net/sindabezi-island/ | Sindabezi is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi River just upstream from the Victoria Falls. Sindabezi provides superb views over the floodplain and an opportunity to see wildlife in the surrounding national park. The unique design of the five tented chalets allows close-up encounters with all the sights and sounds of the river and the creatures who live in and around it. [...] There is a stunning ‘Honeymoon’ chalet on a secluded sandy shore at the end of the island. The brand new, old-fashioned claw-foot bath is perfect for two and solar panelling provides hot water and ambient bedside lighting. The entire Sindabezi Island is also romantically lit with traditional hurricane lamps and candles. | 2020-10-23 | Zimbabwe | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-89_ret_b7_gn | borderlines-89 | - | Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zimbabwe | Sindabezi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://afrikaborwaexperiences.co.za/sindabezi-island/ | Sindabezi Island is one of the accommodations Justinah vowed she would never return to South Africa without staying at least one night. The thought of lying inside an outdoor bathtub, the sounds of hippos, and watching the African sunset, while sipping a cold beverage, made her even more excited to visit this natural wonderland nestled between Zimbabwe and Zambia. I knew spending at least two nights at Sindabezi Island would make her happy, but I had no idea I would wind up developing a closer connection with this island and its people. Sindabezi Island is a natural wonderland situated on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe offering tranquillity and seclusion due to it being 3 km away from the Tongabezi, one of the Green Safaris collections. You only share the river with a wide variety of resident wildlife, such as hippos, antelopes, warthogs, and baboons across the river. Fear not – they hardly come up to the island. [...] Sindabezi Island comprises five tented chalets with thatched roofs. Two chalets have been turned into private honeymoon suites with outdoor bathtubs and showers. Your only neighbours are the wildlife that shares the mighty Zambezi River with you. One of the honeymoon chalets was our home for two nights. | 2024-05-20 | Zimbabwe | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-89_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-89 | - | Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zimbabwe | Sindabezi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://keepvictoriafallswild.com/victoria-falls/newdevelopments/motnp/sindabezi.html | Sindabezi Island development, comprising five thatched chalets, opened in 1994 by Tongabezi Lodge (Zambia). The island is upstream of the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site. The use of the Sindabezi island triggered an international debate of the line of the international border, with the island located less than 50 metres from the Zimbabwean bank. Zambian authorities claimed the border ran along the deepest channel, while Zimbabwean authorities claimed it ran down the mid-line of the river (and that Sindabezi Island therefore lay in Zimbabwean territory). It was eventually agreed that the line of the border ran along the deep-water channel. [...] Company website: Sindabezi Island (Tongabezi/Green Safaris). | 2021-01-01 | Zimbabwe | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-9_ret_b15_gn | borderlines-9 | - | Bassas da India is a territory of France | Bassas da India | 2024-10-09 | https://www.hellomondo.com/bassas-da-india/ | Post-World War II, and especially after the decolonization era, the significance of such remote territories in geopolitical strategizing reduced. However, Bassas da India, along with the surrounding waters, gradually started gaining attention for its rich biodiversity. The atoll, which gets submerged during high tide, along with its surrounding waters, became recognized for its coral reefs and the marine life they support. In recent decades, understanding the ecological importance of such regions, France declared Bassas da India a nature reserve. The atoll and its surrounding waters are now part of the "French Southern and Antarctic Lands," a French overseas territory. This designation seeks to protect the rich marine biodiversity and ensure that any human activity, mainly fishing, does not adversely impact the fragile ecosystem. While Bassas da India remains uninhabited and largely untouched by human activities, its importance lies in its biodiversity. It serves as a reminder that even the most remote and seemingly insignificant parts of our planet can play a crucial role in the broader ecological network. [...] Bassas da India has a fascinating history as an uninhabited atoll in the Indian Ocean. It was first discovered by European explorers in the early 16th century and has been passed between different colonial powers over the centuries. Today, Bassas da India is under the jurisdiction of France and is designated as a nature reserve. The atoll’s pristine and untouched environment is protected to conserve its fragile ecosystem and diverse marine life. | 2024-08-12 | France | false | true | supports |
borderlines-9_ret_b2_gn | borderlines-9 | - | Bassas da India is a territory of France | Bassas da India | 2024-10-09 | http://www.britlink.org/departements-et-regions-doutre-mer/taaf/iles-eparses/bassas-da-india/ | Bassas da India is an uninhabited, roughly circular French atoll that is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Located in the southern Mozambique Channel, about halfway between Mozambique and Madagascar (about 385 km [239 mi] further east) and around 110 km (68 mi) northwest of Europa Island, the rim of the atoll averages around 100 metres (330 ft) in width and encloses a shallow lagoon of depth no greater than 15 m (49 ft). Overall, the atoll is about 10 km (6.2 mi) in diameter, rising steeply from the seabed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) below to encircle an area (including lagoon) of 80 km2 (31 sq mi). Its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), 123,700 km2 (47,800 sq mi) in size, is contiguous with that of Europa Island. [...] Mooring at Bassas da India requires a permit from the French Government. Fishing without such a permit may result in the boat being expelled or even confiscated. The Bassas da India was first recorded by Portuguese explorers in the early sixteenth century as the "Baixo da Judia" ("Jewess Shoals"). The Judia ("Jewess", for the ancestry of its owner Fernão de Loronha) was the Portuguese ship that discovered the feature by running aground on it in 1506. The name became "Bassas da India" due to transcription errors by cartographers. The Santiago broke up on the shoal in 1585. | 2022-07-06 | France | false | true | supports |
borderlines-90_ret_b12_gn | borderlines-90 | - | Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia | Sindabezi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.newworldsafaris.com/accommodation/zambia/sindabezi-island-2/ | Discover Sindabezi Island, your private sanctuary on the Zambezi River, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls. Elevated chalets merge modern comforts with local charm, illuminated by traditional lamps under a starlit sky. A unique blend of nature and luxury awaits in this intimate Zambian retreat. [...] Sindabezi Island, located on the Zambezi River, offers a unique and intimate accommodation experience in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. This private island retreat features five open-sided thatched chalets, each overlooking the river, providing unparalleled views and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness. [...] Highlighting its commitment to sustainability, Sindabezi Island adopts various eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal impact on the environment while providing guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. The island seamlessly marries luxury with sustainability, creating a haven for those seeking an authentic Zambian retreat. | 2023-09-14 | Zambia | false | true | refutes |
borderlines-90_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-90 | - | Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia | Sindabezi Island | 2024-10-09 | https://afrikaborwaexperiences.co.za/sindabezi-island/ | Sindabezi Island is a natural wonderland situated on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe offering tranquillity and seclusion due to it being 3 km away from the Tongabezi, one of the Green Safaris collections. You only share the river with a wide variety of resident wildlife, such as hippos, antelopes, warthogs, and baboons across the river. Fear not – they hardly come up to the island. [...] Sindabezi Island is part of the Green Safaris collection, with stunning and distinctive properties around Zambia, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls (Victoria Falls), Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains, South Luangwa National Park, and Lower Zambezi National Park including Likoma Island in Malawi. Green Safaris was established out of a deep connection with Africa’s unspoiled natural areas and the wildlife and communities that call these regions their home. This passion drives their commitment to conservation, empowerment, and sustainability in every aspect of Green Safaris. Each of their properties supports at least one conservation or environment initiative and one community project. Sindabezi Island comprises five tented chalets with thatched roofs. Two chalets have been turned into private honeymoon suites with outdoor bathtubs and showers. Your only neighbours are the wildlife that shares the mighty Zambezi River with you. One of the honeymoon chalets was our home for two nights. | 2024-05-20 | Zambia | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-91_ret_b10_gn | borderlines-91 | - | Socotra Archipelago is a territory of Somalia | Socotra Archipelago | 2024-10-09 | https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211209-the-hermit-of-socotra-island | Zanella explained that fishing is the foundation of livelihoods here, and Socotri have always lived close to the sea. While most Socotri now live in small coastal villages and towns, more than 30 caves have been discovered on the island. And here in the north, those such as Hoq Cave, the largest on Socotra, have historically provided safe shelter from both the unforgivingly high summer temperatures and strong monsoons in winter. Despite living only 2km from the town of Qalansiyah, Ellai still chooses to live in a cave, and in many ways, Zanella explained, he is something of a living testament to the way ancient Socotri once lived on this far-flung island. Marooned between Somalia and Yemen where the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet, the Socotra archipelago is one of the most isolated continental fragments on Earth – a piece of Africa adrift at sea. The high proportion of endemic flora here have led some to label this Unesco World Heritage site the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean". More than one-third of Socotra's 825 plant species and 90% of its reptile species don't live anywhere else in the world, and gazing up at the islands' surreal, umbrella-like dragon's blood trees and down at thousands of bright blue and red freshwater crabs that scurry in the twilight, it can feel like you're on another planet. | 2022-02-25 | Somalia | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
borderlines-91_ret_b5_gn | borderlines-91 | - | Socotra Archipelago is a territory of Somalia | Socotra Archipelago | 2024-10-09 | https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/nature-and-people-socotra-archipelago | Nature and people in the Socotra Archipelago The Socotra Archipelago is a true treasure of Yemen, located in the western Indian Ocean near the Horn of Africa. This ancient and until recently relatively isolated part of the Arabian Peninsula is known for its exceptional biodiversity on land and in the sea. Socotra’s iconic Dragon’s Blood Trees are known worldwide and symbolize a close bond between nature and the indigenous inhabitants of the island who depend on it, and who speak their unique, endangered language. Due to its remarkable and highly vulnerable island ecosystems containing many endemics, the Socotra Archipelago was designated as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Reserve in 2003, a Ramsar Site in 2007 (Detwah Lagoon) and then as UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 2008. These remarkable designations came primarily as recognition of Socotra’s outstanding biodiversity richness, characterised by a high proportion of unique species living in special island habitats. In addition, the cultural landscape of Socotra has been gently shaped through natural and human influences over several millennia. However, a recent decline of that vital bond, combined with the devastating effects of climate change, unsustainable resources use and other impacts, have affected life on these islands for humans, plants and animals alike. This richly illustrated publication, based on the currently available scientific knowledge and stories from the island’s inhabitants, provides a brief overview of the rich biodiversity of the Socotra Archipelago Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, highlighting the vital bond between humans and nature. | 2023-04-20 | Somalia | false | true | refutes |
borderlines-92_ret_bn_g13 | borderlines-92 | - | Socotra Archipelago is a territory of Yemen | Socotra Archipelago | 2024-10-09 | https://orientxxi.info/magazine/yemen-the-socotra-archipelago-threatened-by-the-civil-war,4988 | It seems quite unlikely that the TCS coup could have taken place without the prior approval of Riyadh. Did the Emirates make a deal with their allies whereby the separatists could take over Socotra? In any case, this is the belief of the Committee elected by the peaceful sit-in on the Socotra Archipelago, assembling the island’s tribal dignitaries. The movement held a meeting on 25 March 2021 at Halaa Deedom in a cave in the range of coastal mountains. Huge rugs were laid on the ground for the event. Elders and younger men greeted one another rubbing noses. In whispers they spoke of "the occupation, outside interferences and the militias." A banner was unfurled: "Socotra is part of Yemen and will be forever". On the beach below, kettles of cooking meat attracted a sky full of big vultures. Ali Saad finally arrived, wearing his red turban. The engineer got a warm welcome. After making the rounds of the guests, he stood up and gazed at the horizon with a worried look on his face. Several men in fatigues, carrying Kalashnikovs, were coming towards the cave. Down below, several police pick-ups were waiting. | 2021-08-26 | Yemen | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-93_ret_b3_gn | borderlines-93 | - | Tromelin Island is a territory of Mauritius | Tromelin Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.britlink.org/departements-et-regions-doutre-mer/reunion/ile-tromelin/ | Tromelin Island (Île Tromelin) is a low, flat French Island in the Indian Ocean about 500 km (310 mi) north of Réunion and about 450 km (280 mi) east of Madagascar. Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island. [...] Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island despite its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the 1814 Paris Treaty. Indeed, the treaty does not specifically mention all the dependencies of Mauritius, which leads to uncertainty on the sovereignty of Tromelin, and the official text was the most clearly text in French. [...] It is a matter of dispute whether the building agreement transferred sovereignty of Tromelin from one to the other, and Mauritius claims the island as part of its territory, on the grounds that France did not retain its sovereignty over island in 1814, which was de facto part of the colony of Mauritius at the time of independence. Indeed, as early as 1959, even before independence, Mauritius informed the World Meteorological Organization that it considered Tromelin to be part of its territory. A co-management treaty was reached by France and Mauritius in 2010, but has not been ratified. | 2022-04-19 | Mauritius | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-93_ret_b7_gn | borderlines-93 | - | Tromelin Island is a territory of Mauritius | Tromelin Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Tromelin_Island | Tromelin Island (/ˌtroʊmlɪn/[citation needed]; French: Île Tromelin, pronounced [il tʁɔmlɛ̃]), once called the Isle of Sand, is a low, flat island in the Indian Ocean about 500 km (310 mi; 270 nmi) north of Réunion and about 450 km (280 mi; 240 nmi) east of Madagascar. Tromelin is part of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean, the fifth district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island. [...] Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island despite its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the 1814 Treaty of Paris.[19] Indeed, the treaty does not specifically mention all the dependencies of Mauritius, which leads to uncertainty on the sovereignty of Tromelin, and the official text was that written in French. During the British period of Mauritius, France administered the island as a dependency of the region of Réunion and built infrastructure without British protest. France and Mauritius have been negotiating for years in regard to the possible establishment of a condominium over the island. In 2010, Mauritius and France reached an agreement on the co-management of Tromelin, without prejudice to the sovereignty of Mauritius over Tromelin. | 2020-04-24 | Mauritius | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-94_ret_b17_gn | borderlines-94 | - | Tromelin Island is a territory of France | Tromelin Island | 2024-10-09 | https://travel.sygic.com/en/poi/tromelin-island-poi:20520547 | Tromelin Island is a low, flat, island in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres north of Réunion, and about 450 kilometres east of Madagascar. Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French overseas territory; however, Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island, on grounds of its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the French version of the 1814 Paris Treaty. France and Mauritius have been negotiating for years in regard to the possible establishment of a condominium over the island.Tromelin has facilities for scientific expeditions and a weather station. It is a nesting site for birds and green sea turtles. Download Download See moreWikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tromelin_Island | 2024-01-01 | France | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
borderlines-94_ret_b3_gn | borderlines-94 | - | Tromelin Island is a territory of France | Tromelin Island | 2024-10-09 | https://www.britlink.org/departements-et-regions-doutre-mer/reunion/ile-tromelin/ | Tromelin Island (Île Tromelin) is a low, flat French Island in the Indian Ocean about 500 km (310 mi) north of Réunion and about 450 km (280 mi) east of Madagascar. Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island. [...] Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island despite its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the 1814 Paris Treaty. Indeed, the treaty does not specifically mention all the dependencies of Mauritius, which leads to uncertainty on the sovereignty of Tromelin, and the official text was the most clearly text in French. [...] Tromelin has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 280,000 km2 (108,109 sq mi), contiguous with that of Réunion. The island’s weather station, which warns of cyclones, is still operated by France and is staffed by meteorologists from Réunion. | 2022-04-19 | France | false | true | refutes |
borderlines-95_ret_b11_gn | borderlines-95 | - | Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan | Wadi Halfa | 2024-10-09 | https://alittleadrift.com/visiting-wadi-halfa-sudan/ | Wadi Halfa is a located in the northern region of Sudan, on the banks of Lake Nubia. It has a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. Here’s a brief overview of the history of Wadi Halfa: [...] Colonial period: During the colonial period, Wadi Halfa became an important center for trade and transportation. It was a major port on the Nile River and was used as a staging point for expeditions into the Sudanese interior. Independence: Sudan gained independence from Britain in 1956, and Wadi Halfa became an important center for trade and transportation in the new nation. It was also a key strategic location during the civil war that took place in Sudan in the 1980s and 1990s. | 2023-09-11 | Sudan | false | true | supports |
borderlines-95_ret_b8_g17 | borderlines-95 | - | Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan | Wadi Halfa | 2024-10-09 | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_Halfa | Wadi Halfa is a small city in the northern part of Sudan by Lake Nubia (the Sudanese section of Lake Nasser). [...] Wadi Halfa is now one of fastest growing cities in Sudan. [...] Wadi Halfa, the only settlement area around the lake after the Nubian exodus in 1964, ... | 2024-01-21 | Sudan | false | true | supports |
borderlines-95_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-95 | - | Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan | Wadi Halfa | 2024-10-09 | https://wikitravel.org/en/Wadi_Halfa | Wadi Halfa is a town on the shores of Lake Nasser in the north of Sudan, and marks the point of entry into Sudan for those coming in from Egypt. It is surrounded by the dunes of the Nubian Desert, the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert, and has a population of around 15,000. Historically, Wadi Halfa was Nubia's most important trading point, being the gateway between Egypt and Sudan. Today the city's buildings are immaculate, surrounded by the golden dunes of the Nubian Desert. It is the stereotypical border town, small and full of paperwork, hassle, and dirt. The town is actually the new Wadi Halfa; the original Wadi Halfa was submerged when the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser in 1971. Sudan's military dictatorship forcibly removed the approximately 50,000 inhabitants of the area from their lands and relocated to the desert, where many died of malaria and other diseases. A few Wadi Halfans, however, remain along the Nile, the river that built their ancestors' identities as fishermen and river traders, building new settlements several times and finally settling on the current location when the flooding stopped. Seasonal flooding still occurs. | 2023-03-23 | Sudan | false | true | supports |
borderlines-96_ret_b2_g0 | borderlines-96 | - | Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt | Wadi Halfa | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_Halfa_Salient | The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the "political boundary" set in 1899, and the "administrative boundary" set in 1902.[1] [...] Besides the Wadi Halfa Salient, there are two more areas where the administrative border deviated from the 22nd degree north of latitude, both to the east of Wadi Halfa: the Halaib Triangle on the Red Sea coast, north of the original 1899 border, and the much smaller area around Bir Tawil, south of the original border. [...] Geography [edit]The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region. | 2024-05-20 | Egypt | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-96_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-96 | - | Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt | Wadi Halfa | 2024-10-09 | https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Wadi_Halfa_Salient | The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the "political boundary" set in 1899, and the "administrative boundary" set in 1902.[1] [...] The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region. | 2012-02-04 | Egypt | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-97_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-97 | - | Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Australia | Ashmore and Cartier Islands | 2024-10-09 | https://everything.explained.today/Ashmore_Reef_Marine_National_Nature_Reserve/ | The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12nmi territorial sea generated by the islands. The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320km (200miles) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144km (89miles) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] A British order-in-council dated 23 July 1931 stated that Ashmore and Cartier Islands would be placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia when Australia passed legislation to accept them, and formal administration began two years later.[14] The Commonwealth's resulting Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Act 1933 came into operation on 10 May 1934, when the islands formally became a territory. The act authorised the Governor of Western Australia to make ordinances for the territory. In July 1938 the territory was annexed to the Northern Territory, then also administered by the Commonwealth, whose laws, ordinances and regulations applied to the Northern Territory. When self-government was granted to the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978, administration of Ashmore and Cartier Islands was retained by the Commonwealth.[3] [15] [...] Defence of Ashmore and Cartier Islands is the responsibility of Australia, with periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and the Australia Border Force. | 2021-03-29 | Australia | false | true | supports |
borderlines-97_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-97 | - | Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Australia | Ashmore and Cartier Islands | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashmore_and_Cartier_Islands | The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12-nautical-mile (22 km; 14 mi) territorial sea generated by the islands.[3] The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] A British order-in-council dated 23 July 1931 stated that Ashmore and Cartier Islands would be placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia when Australia passed legislation to accept them, and formal administration began two years later.[14] The Commonwealth's resulting Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Act 1933 came into operation on 10 May 1934, when the islands formally became a territory. The act authorised the Governor of Western Australia to make ordinances for the territory. In July 1938 the territory was annexed to the Northern Territory, then also administered by the Commonwealth, whose laws, ordinances and regulations applied to the Northern Territory. When self-government was granted to the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978, administration of Ashmore and Cartier Islands was retained by the Commonwealth.[3][15] [...] - ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ashmore and Cartier Islands". Territories of Australia. Department of the Infrastructure and Regional Development, Australian Government. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014. | 2024-10-06 | Australia | false | true | supports |
borderlines-98_ret_b17_gn | borderlines-98 | - | Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Indonesia | Ashmore and Cartier Islands | 2024-10-09 | https://infogalactic.com/info/Ashmore_and_Cartier_Islands | The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited external territory[2] of Australia consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs, and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by the islands. The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] External links - Ashmore and Cartier Islands entry at The World Factbook - Geoscience Australia—Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Cartier Island Commonwealth Marine Reserve - First on list of Australian islands - "Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia," posted on East Timor Action Network. [1] | 2011-01-01 | Indonesia | false | true | supports |
borderlines-98_ret_bn_g0 | borderlines-98 | - | Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Indonesia | Ashmore and Cartier Islands | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashmore_and_Cartier_Islands | The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12-nautical-mile (22 km; 14 mi) territorial sea generated by the islands.[3] The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] Indonesian heritage and memorandum [edit]Ashmore has been regularly visited and fished by Indonesian fishermen since the early eighteenth century. A 1974 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Australia and Indonesia sets out arrangements by which traditional fishers can access resources in Australia's territorial sea in the region. This allows traditional Indonesian fishermen to access parts of Ashmore for shelter, freshwater and to visit grave sites. The area, known as the MOU Box, contains the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Territory.[18] [...] - Geoscience Australia—Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Cartier Island Commonwealth Marine Reserve - First on list of Australian islands - "Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia," posted on East Timor Action Network. [1] | 2024-10-06 | Indonesia | false | true | supports |
borderlines-99_ret_b0_g7 | borderlines-99 | - | Aarsal is a territory of Syria | Aarsal | 2024-10-09 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsal | Arsal (also spelled Aarsal, Ersal or 'Irsal; Arabic: عرسال), is a town and municipality situated east of Labweh, 124 kilometres (77 mi) northeast of Beirut, in Baalbek District of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.[2] The population is predominantly Sunni Muslim. [...] History [edit]In 1838, Eli Smith noted 'Arsal as a Metawileh village in the Baalbek area.[9] Syrian Civil War [edit]On 17 September 2012, Syrian ground-attack aircraft fired three missiles 500 metres (1,600 ft) over the border into Lebanese territory near Arsal. It was suggested that the jets were chasing rebels in the vicinity. The attack prompted Lebanese president Michel Sleiman to launch an investigation, whilst not publicly blaming Syria for the incident.[10] | 2024-09-25 | Syria | false | true | refutes |
borderlines-99_ret_b8_gn | borderlines-99 | - | Aarsal is a territory of Syria | Aarsal | 2024-10-09 | https://www.dohainstitute.org/en/PoliticalStudies/Pages/Arsal.aspx | The town of Arsal lies along the Lebanese-Syrian frontier, in sits in what is commonly referred to as the anti-Lebanon mountain range, overlooking the Bekaa Valley. Its municipal boundaries run some 50 kilometers along the Syrian border fence, it is accessible only via a 10km road that winds toward the town stemming off the main artery linking Baalbek, Labwa and Hermel, and its steep surrounding mountains mean Arsal is largely isolated from other nearby Lebanese towns. [...] [1] "Arsal: A Lebanese Town in Support of the Syrian Revolution," Al-Jazeera Net, January 17, 2014, http://goo.gl/lwCtL0 [3] "Arsal: A Lebanese Town," Op. cit. | 2015-03-22 | Syria | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
borderlines-99_ret_b9_gn | borderlines-99 | - | Aarsal is a territory of Syria | Aarsal | 2024-10-09 | https://theworld.org/stories/2016/07/31/syrias-newest-key-battlefield-lebanese-border | About 40 miles north of Majdal Anjar, is Aarsal, another Lebanese town sympathetic to Syria's Sunni rebels. It is also a transit point for rebel fighters headed for the fighting around Damascus. "All of Aarsal is with the revolution," said Ali al-Hujeiri, head of the town municipality. Illustrating his point, the flag and slogans of the Free Syrian Army are spray-painted on walls all across the mountain town. [...] Several predominantly Shiite villages surround Aarsal, and hostilities have escalated as the number of refugees and rebels coming through the area increases. | 2016-07-31 | Syria | false | true | refutes |
checkyourfact_1002 | checkyourfact_1002 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/05/17/fact-check-biden-border-once/ | purports President Joe Biden has visited the U.S.-Southern Border more than once | Press Briefing | 2023-05-09 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/05/17/fact-check-biden-border-once/ | Biden visited the border for the first time since becoming president in January 2023, according to the Texas Tribune. | 2023-05-09 | False | true | true | insufficient-neutral |
checkyourfact_1002_ret_b13_gn | checkyourfact_1002 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/05/17/fact-check-biden-border-once/ | purports President Joe Biden has visited the U.S.-Southern Border more than once | Press Briefing | 2023-05-09 | https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/biden-southern-border-thursday/index.html | Biden’s visit comes as he considers sweeping executive action to restrict migrants’ ability to seek asylum at the US southern border if they crossed illegally. Biden has repeatedly lambasted congressional Republicans for failing to pass a bipartisan compromise spending package that included significant concessions on border policy as he tries to flip the script on the GOP, which has slammed Biden over the border throughout his presidency – including impeaching his Homeland Security secretary over his handling of the border. [...] Since last month, a group of Texas mayors have repeatedly called on Biden to visit the southern border and have called on Congress to pass the national security supplemental package that would provide funding to address some of the concerns along the southern border. [...] Biden has previously visited the border once as president, traveling to El Paso, Texas, in January 2023, where he visited a migrant respite center but did not appear to see or meet with migrants. | 2024-02-26 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
checkyourfact_1002_ret_bn_g19 | checkyourfact_1002 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/05/17/fact-check-biden-border-once/ | purports President Joe Biden has visited the U.S.-Southern Border more than once | Press Briefing | 2023-05-09 | http://tenney.house.gov/about/my-votes-explained | I voted "Yes" on H.Res. 1371, Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border. In 2021, as illegal aliens began pouring over our Southern Border leading to the border crisis, Vice President Kamala Harris was designated as the "border czar." During her time as the border czar, Harris only visited the Southern Border once and has never spoken with the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. During Harris’ time as border czar, over 9.9 million illegal aliens have entered the United States, including individuals with ties to terrorist organizations and individuals on the terror watchlist. I am disappointed that only six of my Democratic colleagues had the courage to vote for this simple resolution that highlights the ongoing crisis on our border that has turned every community into a border community. H.Res. 1371 passed the House by a vote of 220-196. | 2024-09-30 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
checkyourfact_1007 | checkyourfact_1007 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/12/13/fact-check-joe-biden-claimed-in-2019-there-is-no-evidence-his-son-hunter-did-anything-wrong/ | Joe Biden claimed in an interview that there was no evidence that what Hunter did was wrong | Viral post | 2023-07-29 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/12/13/fact-check-joe-biden-claimed-in-2019-there-is-no-evidence-his-son-hunter-did-anything-wrong/ | Hunter Biden was recently charged with nine tax-related felonies earlier in December 2023. He was also federally charged in September 2023 with making false statements on a firearms application and illegally owning a firearm. | 2023-07-29 | False | true | true | insufficient-refutes |
checkyourfact_1007_ret_b8_gn | checkyourfact_1007 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/12/13/fact-check-joe-biden-claimed-in-2019-there-is-no-evidence-his-son-hunter-did-anything-wrong/ | Joe Biden claimed in an interview that there was no evidence that what Hunter did was wrong | Viral post | 2023-07-29 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_Oversight_Committee_investigation_into_the_Biden_family | Joe Biden claimed that he had no knowledge of, or investments in, his son's foreign business ventures.[16][17] A 2020 investigation led by Republican senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley found no evidence of wrongdoing by Joe Biden, noting only that Hunter Biden had used his family name to develop business relationships.[18] In October 2020, the conservative newspaper New York Post reported on a laptop once belonging to Hunter Biden. The laptop included two emails to Hunter Biden that passingly mentioned Joe Biden. While neither email indicated that Joe Biden was involved in any of the business matters,[19][10] the laptop garnered significant attention from Republicans and conservative media as the Hunter Biden laptop controversy. Despite extensive scrutiny of the laptop contents by multiple parties, no evidence of wrongdoing by Joe Biden was found.[20][6][1] [...] - ^ Fandos, Nicholas (September 23, 2020). "A Republican inquiry into Hunter Biden and Ukraine finds no evidence of wrongdoing by his father". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023. | 2024-08-30 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
checkyourfact_1007_ret_bn_g1 | checkyourfact_1007 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/12/13/fact-check-joe-biden-claimed-in-2019-there-is-no-evidence-his-son-hunter-did-anything-wrong/ | Joe Biden claimed in an interview that there was no evidence that what Hunter did was wrong | Viral post | 2023-07-29 | https://oversight.house.gov/blog/joe-biden-lied-at-least-15-times-about-his-familys-business-schemes/ | FACT: Evidence reveals then-Vice President Biden spoke, dined, and had coffee with Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates. The FBI’s recorded interview with Rob Walker, a Biden family associate, also reveals Joe Biden attended a meeting about CEFC, a Chinese entity. Additionally, Hunter Biden alleged his father was in the room when he demanded payment from a CEFC associate. [...] Joe Biden: "And it turns out, [Hunter] didn’t do a single thing wrong as everybody has investigated." [...] Joe Biden: "You know that there’s not one single bit of evidence. Not one little, tiny bit to suggest that anything done was wrong." | 2023-08-25 | False | false | true | supports |
checkyourfact_1007_ret_bn_g11 | checkyourfact_1007 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/12/13/fact-check-joe-biden-claimed-in-2019-there-is-no-evidence-his-son-hunter-did-anything-wrong/ | Joe Biden claimed in an interview that there was no evidence that what Hunter did was wrong | Viral post | 2023-07-29 | https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/there-s-no-evidence-trump-s-biden-ukraine-accusations-what-n1057851 | The former vice president, Trump said, wielded his influence to benefit his son Hunter’s private-sector work in Ukraine. But despite Trump's continued claims, there's no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of either Biden. [...] But there's little evidence he acted to help his son: Earlier this year, Bloomberg News, citing documents and an interview with a former Ukrainian official, reported the Burisma investigation had been dormant for more than a year by the time Biden called for the crackdown on corruption. The then-Ukrainian prosecutor general told the news agency he found no evidence of wrongdoing by Biden and his son. And PolitiFact reported it found no evidence to "support the idea that Joe Biden advocated with his son's interests in mind." Additionally, the most recent former prosecutor general of Ukraine, Yuriy Lutsenko, told Bloomberg he had no evidence of wrongdoing by either Biden. | 2019-09-25 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
checkyourfact_1013 | checkyourfact_1013 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/08/15/fact-check-schwab-ai-democratic-elections/ | purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections | Video | 2023-08-05 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/08/15/fact-check-schwab-ai-democratic-elections/ | Schwab speculated on the future impact of AI technology during a 2017 WEF event in Davos, Switzerland. He did not openly call for AI technology to replace democratic elections. | 2023-08-05 | False | true | true | refutes |
checkyourfact_1013_ret_b0_gn | checkyourfact_1013 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/08/15/fact-check-schwab-ai-democratic-elections/ | purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections | Video | 2023-08-05 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/08/15/fact-check-schwab-ai-democratic-elections/ | A video shared on Instagram purports World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairperson Klaus Schwab openly called for artificial intelligence (AI) technology to replace democratic elections. [...] "WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab openly calls for AI technology to replace democratic elections!" text overlay on the video, liked over 2,000 times, purports. The video features a clip of Schwab speaking in which he appears to say future elections will not be needed as a result of technological advancements. A watermark included on the clip indicates it was shown during an episode of Alex Jones’ show, "Info Wars." [...] Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports supporting the claim Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections. The WEF also has neither repeated the claim via its website nor its verified social media accounts. In addition, Schwab has not publicly addressed the claim. (RELATED: No, Klaus Schwab Does Not Have A Personal Logo That Looks Like The CIA’s Logo) | 2023-08-15 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
checkyourfact_1013_ret_b3_gn | checkyourfact_1013 | https://checkyourfact.com/2023/08/15/fact-check-schwab-ai-democratic-elections/ | purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections | Video | 2023-08-05 | https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/08/fact-check-klaus-schwab-did-not-openly-call-for-ai-technology-to-replace-democratic-elections.html | Did World Economic Forum co-founder Klaus Schwab advocate in public for stripping people of their right to vote and replacing elections with prediction algorithms powered by artificial intelligence? No, that's not true: In a 2017 talk, Schwab only wondered whether the use of such products could go as far as substituting for elections. By no means can his words be interpreted as a "call" for this in the given context. [...] SCHWAB: ... we don't know yet how's the technology will look like. But one fear which I have heard is, technology now is -- and digital technologies -- mainly have an analytical power, now we go into a predictive power. We have seen the first examples, and your company very much involved into it. But since the next step could be to go into prescriptive mode, which means you do not even have to have elections anymore because you can already predict what, predict, and afterwards you can say, 'Why do we need the elections?' -- because we know what the result will be. Can you imagine such a world? [...] As the excerpt above shows, Schwab did not "openly call for AI technology to replace democratic elections" -- he only theorized about one of the possibilities and its impacts on humanity. Brin did not give a straight answer, only noting that future generations may have a perspective that will be different from the concepts defining today's society. | 2023-08-10 | False | false | true | refutes |
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