FAQ

What is Alison News?

Alison News is your free, fast, and reliable weekly news fix! We cover politics and business now, with culture, science, tech, and sport coming soon. Designed for busy readers and curious minds, we highlight stories mainstream media often miss. Launching in Africa, we’ll soon expand globally with personalised feeds, videos, and audio highlights. And we’re just getting started – Daily updates, new topics, and your feedback will shape our service. Got an idea? Drop us a line at feedback@alisonnews.com.

Why is the News Page For My Country Not Available?

We’re working to create news pages for every country, but it’s a gradual process. Keep an eye on updates, we’ll email you when new country pages go live. Want a specific country sooner? Send us a request at feedback@alisonnews.com!

How to Filter News?

To filter news, check the options above the feed. Click the pencil icon next to any filter to open the Preferences page, where you can update your location, categories, time, or language.

Want to catch up on past weeks? Use the calendar to pick the period you’re interested in.

For Location, click the plus icon next to a country or use the search bar to find it.

Сategory lets you choose a default and add extra topics you care about. Time lets you pick weekly or (soon) daily updates. Language is currently English, with more coming soon.

Your preferences are saved automatically, so once you’re done, just click ‘Back’ and enjoy your personalised news feed!

How to Navigate?

The main news page has filters to set your preferences and a feed of articles. Each week, we feature the 9 most interesting articles per category, and each article comes with extra details to keep you informed.

Here’s what you’ll see:

S1-2-3 (Sources): 2-3 sources per article to ensure accuracy.
D (Date): When the article was added.
I (Image): Link to the original image.
ID (Article ID): Unique identifier for each article.
RK (Rank): Popularity based on views and clicks.
RT (Report): Flag unclear or inappropriate info—we’re happy to help.
C (Comments): See what others are saying or add your own thoughts.

Click an article to open it fully. You’ll see a high-quality image, source links, category, language, country, and all the details above and below the image.

Want to share an article? Click the share button. Want to comment? Click the comment button. It’s that simple!

How is Alison News Produced and Kept Accurate?

Alison News delivers weekly summaries of the most important stories from around the world. Every article comes from multiple trusted sources, includes reference links, and is carefully reviewed by human researchers to ensure it’s accurate and balanced. We focus on facts, not opinions—AI helps us spot key stories, but real people across several countries select, write, and fact-check everything, so you can trust what you read.

Can Readers Share Alison News Content and Contribute by Suggesting Stories or Giving Feedback?

Alison News is free to read, quote, and share! We encourage you to post articles on social media, spark conversations, and spread trusted news. You can also follow us on social media or join our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for direct updates.

Got a story idea or feedback? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at feedback@alisonnews.com.