African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa

African Union Committed to Developing AI Capabilities in Africa

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it is a transformative force reshaping our world. With profound impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education. For Africa, AI represents a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It promises to ignite new industries, drive innovation, and […]

August 31, 2024

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Uganda: Singer Nina Roz to Challenge Begumisa for Sembabule MP Seat

[ad_1] Singer Nina Kankunda, alias Nina Roz, has joined the National Unity Platform (NUP) and announced her intention to run for the Sembabule District Woman MP seat in the 2026 elections. The announcement was made during a welcome event at the NUP headquarters. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, endorsed Roz's candidacy and urged artists to participate in the political movement to drive national change. Kyagulanyi emphasised […]

August 31, 2024

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Kenya: More Trouble At KMSF As Rallies Commission Chairman Onyoni Resigns

[ad_1] Nairobi — Wrangles at the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) are no nowhere to end soon after the Rallies Commission Chairman Richard Onyoni resigned on Friday. Onyoni cited lack of leadership from the Kenya Motorsport Federation Board Of Directors and Motorsport Council, which has led to internal wrangles, that is severely impacting their mandate to perform. "As the Chairman of the Rallies Commission and on behalf of the Rally […]

August 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Mpox: Coordination, Collaboration, Planning and Finance for Equity Required

[ad_1] A statement from the Right Honourable Helen Clark and the active former members of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response Given the mpox emergency, stakeholders including the World Health Organization headquarters and regional offices, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, international and regional health actors and those who can finance the response must ensure a co-ordinated and transparent plan to protect people’s lives and stop […]

August 31, 2024

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Africa: Climate Change Has Deep Historical Roots – Amitav Ghosh Explores How Capitalism and Colonialism Fit in

[ad_1] Amitav Ghosh is an internationally celebrated author of 20 historical fiction and non-fiction books. The Indian thinker and writer has written extensively on the legacies of colonialism, violence and extractivism. His most famous works explore migration, globalisation and commercial violence and conquest during the colonial period, against the backdrop of the opium trade in the 1800s. Caroline Southey, from The Conversation Africa, asked economics professor Imraan Valodia and climate […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa Stands At the Centre of SA’s Foreign Policy – President Ramaphosa

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. The President said South Africa was firmly committed to strengthening the African Union (AU) as an instrument of peace, stability, integration and development on the continent. "South Africa plays a leading role on several continental issues. We are, for example, the chair of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative. We are currently the […]

August 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Unesco Pledges Support for Nollywood

[ad_1] A UNESCO official pledged the organisation's technical support for Nollywood at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on the harmful effects of fake news. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, says the organisation is willing to provide technical support for developing Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry. He stated this at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Salam TV Uganda Partners With the Saudi Arabia Embassy for Strategic Growth and Cultural Exchange

[ad_1] Next Media Uganda, through its subsidiary Salam TV, has embarked on a promising partnership with the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Uganda. This collaboration marks the beginning of a dynamic relationship, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and driving mutual growth. The partnership was officially launched during a visit by a Saudi delegation to Next Media's headquarters. Uncle Mark Agaba, Chief Protocol Officer at Next Media Uganda, along with Hajji Karim […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: Mpox in the DRC – Children Are At High Risk – Health Expert Explains Why

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young as two weeks are being diagnosed with this viral illness. Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, an expert in paediatric infectious diseases, […]

August 30, 2024

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