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Africa: Disaster Risk Reduction Experts Highlight Interagency Collaboration for Inclusive Resilience Experts Recommend an All-of-Society Approach

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Disaster risk reduction experts have emphasised that interagency collaboration and coordination are critical to advancing an all-of-society approach to disaster resilience. The experts convened at the 24th session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (AWGDRR), held in Bujumbura from 25 to 26 March 2026. The event was hosted by the Government of…

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Africa: Human Rights Watch Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child

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47th Ordinary Session This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child in Maseru, Lesotho, on April 17, 2026. Honorable Chairperson, Distinguished Members of the Committee, Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Human…

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African Experts Demand End to UK-Us Continuous Hold On Chagos Islands

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African experts are demanding an end to the continuous hold of the Chagos Archipelago (Chagos Island), by the United Kingdom with support from the United States government under President Donald Trump, stressing that Island must be returned to Mauritius the rightful owner for a full decolonisation of the continent. This development followed recent reports that…

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Africa: Regional Collaboration Critical for Africa’s Ai Future – – Experts

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East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future. Speaking at the 4th East African Community (EAC) Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali, Mahlet Teshome Kabede, the Principal Policy Officer for…

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Africa: Experts Warn Overreliance On Ai Could Weaken Students’ Thinking Abilities

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The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplaces and studies around the world is raising fresh concerns among education experts, who warn that students may gradually lose vital cognitive abilities if they become overly dependent on technology. Recent data indicates that between 40 and 45 per cent of employees already rely on AI tools…

Ex‑OpenAI, Google experts intro AI app builder in SA

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Piotr Sobolewski, co-founder and CTO of HyperDev. Skills development organisation HyperionDev has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) coding platform that seeks to become a bridge between experimental AI tools and production-ready software development. HyperDev is an AI app builder that lets users go from plain language to running code. The venture is created by…

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Africa: Experts Highlight How Foreign Actors Are Exploiting Weaknesses in Africa’s Information Ecosystem to Influence Narratives Around Politics, Trade and Strategic Resources.

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On February 10-11, 2026, researchers and experts convened in Dakar, Senegal, for the first Africa Forum on Countering Foreign Interference (CFI). The forum brought together participants from Africa, Europe and America to examine the growing challenge of foreign information manipulation and its implications for governance, media ecosystems, and digital rights across the African continent. The…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

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Brazzaville — As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive…

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Africa: Rwanda’s Rural Connectivity Model Offers Lessons for Africa – Experts

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Africa faces a major rural road access challenge, with nearly 60 per cent of its population unable to reach all-weather roads, a gap that continues to limit economic opportunities and access to essential services. Experts say Rwanda’s experience in expanding rural connectivity offers practical lessons that could help narrow the continent’s rural road deficit. This…

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Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Invest in Digital Infrastructure for Ethical Migration Reporting

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African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in digital infrastructure to support inclusive e-learning and strengthen ethical migration reporting across the continent. The call was made this week at the 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference, hosted by Uganda Christian University (UCU), which brought together journalists, educators, students and policymakers to discuss responsible…