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Africa: Paris Ai Summit Kicks Off This Week, Draws World Leaders & Tech Entrepreneurs

Africa: Paris Ai Summit Kicks Off This Week, Draws World Leaders & Tech Entrepreneurs

<em>addis Ababa, — Starting from the early days of this week, France will be the centre of the artificial intelligence (AI) debate, with the official beginning of the third edition of the AI Action Summit. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-hosting the summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, in an effort to involve more […]

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Africa: The Power of the Pen and Africa's Dependence - A Call for Self-Reliance

Africa: The Power of the Pen and Africa’s Dependence – A Call for Self-Reliance

The power and influence of the United States Presidency extend far beyond its own borders, shaping the economic and political landscapes of countries around the globe, particularly in Africa. Recent actions, most notably those of the US President, have exposed the vulnerabilities of many African nations. These stem not only from external pressures but also

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Africa: WHO, St. Jude Launch Groundbreaking International Delivery of Childhood Cancer Medicines

Africa: WHO, St. Jude Launch Groundbreaking International Delivery of Childhood Cancer Medicines

The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines. Currently, these medicines are being delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with next shipments planned for Ecuador, Jordan, Nepal and Zambia.

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Africa: Imperialism (Still) Rules - allAfrica.com

Africa: Imperialism (Still) Rules – allAfrica.com

Harare, Zimbabwe — Many in the West, of the political right and left, now deny imperialism. For Josef Schumpeter, empires were pre-capitalist atavisms that would not survive the spread of capitalism. But even the conservative Economist notes President Trump’s revival of this US legacy. Economic liberalism challenged Major liberal economic thinkers of the 19th century

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Africa: Seychelles, Cape Verde, Rwanda Least Corrupt Countries in Africa - TI Report

Africa: Seychelles, Cape Verde, Rwanda Least Corrupt Countries in Africa – TI Report

Nairobi — Seychelles has emerged as Africa’s top performer in the newly released 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), scoring 72 out of 100. The report by Transparency International ranks Seychelles 18th globally out of 180 countries, making it the nation with the largest improvement worldwide, gaining 20 points since 2012. Transparency International attributes Seychelles’ high

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Southern Africa: Global Conference On Protection of Wetlands Coming to Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Global Conference On Protection of Wetlands Coming to Southern Africa

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands will hold its 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) in Victoria Falls this year, hosted by Zimbabwe. The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, popularly known as the Ramsar Convention, provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their

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Africa: Global HIV Infections Could Rise Sixfold If U.S. Cuts Funding - UNAIDS

Africa: Global HIV Infections Could Rise Sixfold If U.S. Cuts Funding – UNAIDS

Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS, says global HIV infections could rise more than sixfold by 2029 if the US government halts funding for the world’s largest AIDS programme. Speaking to The Associated Press, AP, from Uganda, Byanyima said new HIV infections have declined in recent years, with

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African Fishers 'Ignored' Despite Vital Role

African Fishers ‘Ignored’ Despite Vital Role

Lilongwe — Africa’s small-scale fishers are being overlooked in policymaking, despite providing the most stock and nutritional value of any region, according to new analysis. The study published in the journal Nature says small, inland fisheries in Africa contribute more to the population’s diet than any other region, reaching up to 146 million people and

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