Electricity, internet gaps hinder AI adoption in Africa/in /by
Africa's digital infrastructure gap remains significant with an estimated 900 million people still not connected to the internet. About the same number does not have access to electricity
UN Women sounds the alarm on hardships faced by women and girls in war-torn Sudan/in /by
As the conflict in Sudan rages on, UN Women is drawing attention to the devastating impact of the fighting on women and girls. Among the consequences are an increased risk of sexual violence, and reduced access to health services including for childbirth, for more than 160,000 pregnant women.
California to apologize for slavery, racism against Black Americans/in /by
California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday. The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills that seek to atone for decades of policies that drove racial disparities for Blacks
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the Cross, as they pray for peace/in /by
Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine.
Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace/in /by
Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine.
Algeria introduces visa for Moroccans as mistrust grows between the neighbors/in /by
The announcement was made Thursday (Sep. 26) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad in a statement. It cited proofs that holders of Moroccan passport at "different scales" pertook in "destabilization" operations.
Gunfire reportedly erupts in Conakry; Guinea’s military junta calls reports ‘fabricated’/in /by
There were reports of gunfire near Guinea's presidential palace on Thursday. According to a diplomatic official who spoke to AP, dissident soldiers opened fire on the special forces before being overpowered. But the ruling junta says these reports are false and that locals have nothing to fear.
Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition/in /by
The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law.
Casablanca presents vibrant street wear collection/in /by
Casablanca showcased a youthful, vibrant streetwear collection Thursday, on a runway complete with vintage cars.
Spanish court hands a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racism/in /by
A Spanish court handed a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racially abusing Vinícius Júnior and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze, Real Madrid said on Thursday.