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The Download: AI in Africa, and reporting in the age of Trump
Plus: Canada has confirmed its first bird flu case in humans This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. What Africa needs to do to become a major AI player Africa is still early in the process of adopting AI technologies.
What Africa needs to do to become a major AI player
Kessel Okinga-Koumou paced around a crowded hallway. It was her first time presenting at the Deep Learning Indaba, she told the crowd gathered to hear her, filled with researchers from Africa’s machine-learning community. The annual weeklong conference (‘Indaba’ is a Zulu word for gathering), was held most recently in September at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University
WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health
Addis Ababa – World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women’s leadership in health and promote gender equity in the sector across the region.The two organizations formally signed an agreement to augment the existing women empowerment initiatives at WHO
WHO in Africa, IFRC bolster partnership for enhanced public health emergency response
Brazzaville/Kinshasa - World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have endorsed a regional collaboration framework to strengthen public health emergency response, especially at the community level, and bolster health security.With the WHO in the African Region’s presence in 47 countries and the
South Africa v Ireland: how Andy Farrell’s side rated in Pretoria defeat
15 – Jamie Osborne Welcome to the Big Time, Jamie. It was an eventful debut for the 22-year-old. Watched helplessly as Springbok try-scorer, wing, Kurt-Lee Arendse, flashed by him in third minute but recovered so well to catch the eye. Promising. 8 14 – Calvin Nash Struggled to make a mark. The wing didn’t manage
DealMakers AFRICA Annual Awards Results 2023 (East Africa)
East Africa’s notable company mergers and acquisitions and their advisers have been recognised at the DealMakers AFRICA Annual Gala Awards held in Lagos. The awards ceremony, held at Ebony Life Place, also tracked the work carried out by the advisers in the mergers and acquisition and general corporate finance space during 2023. The DealMakers AFRICA
South Africa argued at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday that Israel is responsible for apartheid against the Palestinians and that Israel's occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state is "inherently and fundamentally illegal." Israel rejects such claims. The South African representatives were speaking on the second day of hearings at the International
Africa Cup of Nations continues to have some MLS flair
When the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations began on Saturday in the Ivory Coast, it marked the start of the most underrated tournament on the planet. AFCON is a tournament of vibes, with 24 teams looking to lift the trophy as Africa’s champion. With the matches full of entertainment, vibes, flair, incredible moments, and even
South Africa: Minister Dlamini Zuma kick starts Disability Rights Awareness Month Campaign
South Africa joins the global community to commemorate Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) from 3 November to 3 December. Disability is an evolving concept and is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. Disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person's lifetime. It
IMF Warns Africa of Economic Vulnerabilities as China’s Economy Slows
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African nations about the possibility of a regional economic downturn and the ripple effects that China's slowing economy could bring.Africa and China have forged economic ties over the past 20 years, making the Asian giant the continent's largest trading partner. Africa exports metals, minerals and fuel to China, while