UN Security Council supports Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara | Border Disputes News

UN Security Council supports Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara | Border Disputes News

The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat’s 50-year conflict with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. Western Sahara, a tract of…

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How AfriGIS supports South Africa’s geospatial information management strategy

How AfriGIS supports South Africa’s geospatial information management strategy

The author, Liza Nolte, new business development manager for AfriGIS The launch of South Africa’s Geospatial Information Management Strategy (Gims) marks a major turning point in our journey towards a spatially intelligent state. For AfriGIS, this policy shift aligns directly with our mission to provide verified, Africa-specific geospatial intelligence that empowers data-driven decision-making at every…

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Case study: Conservation meets connectivity – how IOTDC supports smart nature reserves

Case study: Conservation meets connectivity – how IOTDC supports smart nature reserves

LoRaWAN gateways are installed near key lodges with internet access. In remote conservation environments, infrastructure is sparse and wildlife is under constant threat. Having real-time, 24/7 visibility isn’t just a game-changer, it’s a must. As a South African-based IOT connectivity company, IOTDC delivers scalable, low-power solutions using innovative LoRaWAN technology. Through this, wildlife reserves can…

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Africa: From Crisis to Classroom – How the UN Supports Education in Conflict Zones

Africa: From Crisis to Classroom – How the UN Supports Education in Conflict Zones

From makeshift furniture in Gaza to metro classrooms in Ukraine and solar-powered tablets in Sudan, the UN is working to bring education to millions of crisis-affected children. Of the 234 million school-age children affected by conflict globally, 85 million children are completely out of school. The figures are “unprecedented,” Helena Murseli, who leads the UN…

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ISPA supports ICT policy

ISPA supports ICT policy

The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction. Source: © 123rf 123rf The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction ISPA says its submission supports the finalisation of the draft direction in its…

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