Experts Urge Africa to Reimagine Artificial Intelligence Adoption
African scholars and development practitioners are calling for a deliberate effort to ground Artificial Intelligence (AI) in African culture and indigenous knowledge systems, warning that failure to do so could undermine the continent’s long-term development. This message was strongly echoed at the 11th Graduation ceremony of the African Rural University (ARU) event in Kagadi Town…
Africa is Rich In Energy, But Sleeps in Darkness
A new report launched on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil says Africa has huge potential to grow its green energy potential. The unfortunate reality is that the continent has not had enough investment to economically exploit its energy from solar, wind, hydro power, nuclear, and geothermal resources. …
DRC, M23/AFC Sign Framework Agreement to Re-launch Peace Negotiations
The Democratic Republic of Congo and rebels of the March 23 Movement/Congo River Alliance rebels have signed a framework agreement aimed at organizing the continuation of negotiations with a view to reaching a comprehensive peace agreement. The agreement was signed on Saturday evening in Qatar’s capital, Doha where peace talks between two parties are ongoing.…
Two Civilians Die Amid Renewed Fighting in North Kivu, DRC
Two of six civilians injured by gunfire during clashes between March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Congolese army (FARDC), supported by local “self-defense” groups known as VDP Wazalendo, have died, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed. In a statement released Tuesday night, MSF said the civilians were hit by stray bullets during intense fighting…
M23/AFC Rebels Threaten to Advance onto Kinshasa Over Ceasefire Violations
The March 23 Movement -M23 and Alliance Fleuve Congo -AFC rebels have warned they could advance toward the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, if the Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC army continues to violate the recently signed ceasefire agreements. Earlier this month, the DRC government and the M23/AFC coalition signed the Ceasefire Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, a key…
AU Calls for Calm Amid Rising Political Tensions in Madagascar
The African Union Commission (AUC) has urged calm and restraint in Madagascar as the country faces escalating political tensions, marked by army movements and widespread protests in the capital, Antananarivo. In a statement released on Sunday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and called on all parties to…
