insert_link Africa US troops to leave Niger The United States and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country "no later" than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Sunday. According to the BBC, the two countries "reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun". The US has relied on Niger as its primary base for monitoring regional jihadist activity. today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Ruto’s historic US visit faces scrutiny over domestic issues Kenya's President William Ruto is set to embark on a historic state visit to the US on 23 May 2024, marking the first visit by an African leader since Ghana’s John Kufuor in 2008. This visit underscores Ruto’s growing influence in the West and his role as a prominent voice for Africa. Since his election as president in 2022, Ruto has elevated his international profile through advocacy on climate issues […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Will training AI to be more “African” undermine our literary ownership? By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Recent pushback by Singaporean writers against state efforts to use their work for AI training, has cast the spotlight on a similar conundrum in Africa. As efforts to imbue Large Language Models (LLMs) with a deeper understanding of African perspectives and narratives gain traction, the African literary community stands at a crossroads. Will they protect their intellectual property like […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa African table tennis stars storm Kigali for Paris tickets By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa’s table tennis talent is at full display in Rwanda as the East african country plays host to the 2024 edition of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) tournament alongside the African Olympic Qualification Tournament. The two combined tournaments, which also serve as Olympic qualifiers are being hosted at the BK Arena in Kigali from May 15 to 18 […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Rwanda’s role in eastern DRC conflict: why international law is failing to end the fighting By Kerstin Bree Carlson, Roskilde University The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them out on a battlefield, or carry them out against civilians. As concerns armed violence, there are two international courts that countries can engage. The first is the International […] today20 May, 2024
Africa More African women are accessing the internet – report Bonface Orucho, bird story agency A surge in mobile phone ownership has increased internet usage among women in Africa, leading to a drop in the mobile internet adoption gender gap to 32%, the lowest level it has reached since 2017. This is according to a new report, ‘Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024’ by GSMA released on May 15. It examines women’s mobile access and use across 12 […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Al Ahly and Esperance highlight the dominance of North Africa in club football. Lessons for other African teams By Mahfoud Amara, Qatar University Al Ahly, based in Cairo, and Esperance, in Tunis, are among the most successful clubs in the history of the main club cup competition in Africa, the CAF Champions League. Al Ahly has reached the finals multiple times and boasts 11 titles, making it the most successful club in the competition’s history. Similarly, Esperance has secured the title multiple times. These […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future Water bodies such as the Nile River, pictured here running through Juba in South Sudan, are included in the new model. Frontpage By Mark Smith, University of Leeds and Chris Thomas, University of Lincoln The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Mosquito vector populations sufficient to maintain malaria transmission occur within a […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Sarah Tsei-Tseimou’s Triumph at BRICS + Youth Summit in Pretoria: A Namibian Innovator’s Journey Sarah Tsei-Tseimou's Triumph at BRICS + Youth Summit in Pretoria: A Namibian Innovator's Journey The BRICS + Youth Summit held in Pretoria, South Africa, recently provided a dynamic platform for young visionaries across the Global South to converge, share innovative projects, and forge connections for sustainable development. Among the exceptional attendees was Sarah Tsei-Tseimou, a trailblazing innovator from Namibia, whose pioneering work in health tech and biotechnology earned her a […] today20 May, 2024
