Military community discusses role of AI in conflicts across the world/in /by
The Artificial Intelligence summit in Paris prompted discussion on how new technologies impact conflict across the world, with the military community gathering to discuss the issue. The summit also sparked debate on the impact of AI on the environment.
At least 55 civilians killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo/in /by
Violence has surged across eastern Congo, where conflict has raged for decades. More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities.
Corruption survey: worst scores in decade, South Sudan at bottom/in /by
Transparency International, which compiles the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, found that 47 countries out of the 180 it surveyed had their lowest score last year since it started using its current methodology for its global ranking in 2012.
Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa/in /by
The maritime security firm Ambrey said the attack saw the suspects steal three small boats equipped with 60-horsepower engines.
UNAIDS warns HIV infections could surge without U.S. support/in /by
The head UNAIDS said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival/in /by
Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda climb to nine/in /by
The health ministry of Uganda has reported an increase in confirmed Ebola cases from three to nine.
Congo football federation seeks talks with FIFA to lift suspension/in /by
The Republic of Congo's Sports Minister Hugues Ngouelondélé is seeking to lift the FIFA suspension that bars it from featuring in international competitions.
Gulf of America name change now appears on Google Maps for US users/in /by
“For users in the U.S., the body of water is now labeled ‘Gulf of America.’ Users in Mexico will continue to see ‘Gulf of Mexico,’ while users elsewhere will see both names,”
EAC-SADC summit sparks different reactions in Kigali and Kinshasa/in /by
During a joint EAC-SADC summit, leaders of both organizations called for immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Rwandan authorities welcomed the meeting's conclusions, but Kinshasa showed more vigilance due to the absence of Kigali's condemnation for his involvement in the conflict.