Proof of Usefulness Report

Le Magazine du Mali

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+266
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Le Magazine du Mali is a verifiable digital news outlet with legitimate regional traction, evidenced by a HackerNoon award and significant YouTube viewership (1M+ views on top content). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing broken English (likely machine translation), unsupported hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), and no verifiable data. While the underlying project has merit and utility as a regional news source, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of professional presentation and evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+312.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+266

Project Details

Description
The Magazine of Mali has met the accent on the good information by proposing sections at the request of the Malian citizens.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline