Africa: ‘America First’ in Africa Is Still Undefined

Africa: ‘America First’ in Africa Is Still Undefined

Washington’s attempts at clarity raise more questions than answers. When Nick Checker, the State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, recently made a statement expounding on what an “America First” agenda means in Africa, he promised “insight and clarity.” On the positive side of the ledger, he offered an admirably straightforward explanation of a…

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Africa: ‘America First’ in Africa Is Still Undefined

Africa: Ethiopia’s Justice Minister Calls for Expanded Access to Traditional Justice Across Africa

Addis Ababa — Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms are central to expanding access to justice across African communities, Ethiopia’s Justice Minister, Hana Arayaselassie, has said. Speaking at a high-level regional conference in Addis Ababa, the minister called for stronger institutional support for community-based justice systems, emphasizing their critical role in reaching underserved populations. The two-day forum…

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New AI tools for Facebook, Instagram to ‘reduce friction’

New AI tools for Facebook, Instagram to ‘reduce friction’

Meta’s broader AI rollout reflects its efforts to address reputational and regulatory pressures. Meta Platforms is accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across Facebook and Instagram, amid mounting scrutiny of its business practices and user privacy. In a statement, the company says its new generative AI-powered tools are being introduced to improve user…

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