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AI initiative to revolutionise extreme weather forecasting systems
As climate change worsens, a group of scientists and meteorological agencies are working on an initiative that will revolutionise forecasting and early warning systems in east Africa.
WATCH: Myanmar monk’s funeral sparks public outcry against military
The funeral of Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa, a senior monk fatally shot by Myanmar soldiers, drew hundreds, highlighting tensions with Myanmar's military and Buddhist clergy.
WATCH: Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in northern Russia
A passenger train derailment in northern Russia killed at least two people and left one person missing, according to Russian Railways on Thursday.
Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo dies in a tragic road accident
Cameroonian footballer Landry Nguemo tragically died on Thursday at the age of 38 in a road accident near Yaoundé. Nguemo, who scored three goals in 42 appearances for the Indomitable Lions, retired from football in 2020.
Oscar-nominated US actress, Taraji P Henson, to host BET Awards
The 2024 Black Entertainment Television network (BET) awards are taking place this coming Sunday in Los Angeles.
WATCH: Key moments in Bolivia’s coup attempt captured on video
In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.
UN report shows 2023 was worst year for children in armed conflict
Virginia Gamba, the U.N.'s special representative for children told the Security Council that the U.N. has verified 32,990 grave violations against 22,557 children in 2023
WATCH: Protests persist in Nairobi despite president’s concessions
Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.
Experts warn: 755,000 facing famine in war-torn Sudan
The conflict has created a hunger catastrophe at a scale not seen since the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s, senior United Nations officials said.
One-third of adults worldwide at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity
Failure to do physical activity puts them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and some cancers.