Africa’s AI Future at Risk
A new academic study warns that artificial intelligence adoption across Africa is accelerating faster than public awareness and regulatory systems designed to protect digital
Western Withdrawal Boosts China Role In Africa
Burkina Faso and Mali, under post-coup governments, are ramping up defence procurement from China amid worsening insurgencies…reports Asian Lite News China’s expanding military presence
US Slaps Sanctions on Rwanda Army
The armed group is already under U.S. and United Nations sanctions over alleged human rights abuses and its role in a mass displacement crisis
No Military Fix in Middle East, Says Ramaphosa
The President reiterated South Africa’s longstanding position that there can be no military solution to fundamentally political disputes…reports Asian Lite News South Africa President
Congo-Brazzaville president vows to keep power
President Denis Sassou Nguesso launches campaign for another term as Congo-Brazzaville prepares for March 15 presidential vote. Opposition candidates enter the race but face
Congo and US agree to $1.2 bn health partnership
The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a $1.2 billion health partnership to tackle major infectious diseases and improve maternal and
Ramaphosa Slams US-Israel Iran Strikes
South Africa’s president has condemned the latest US and Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law, urging all sides to show restraint.
Hunger Haunts Somalia
Agencies in Somalia, including WFP, are facing a severe lack of resources…reports Asian Lite News UN officials warn that around a third of Somalia’s
UN Warns as Sudan Violence Persists
The council expressed grave concern at conflict-induced famine and extreme food insecurity…reports Asian Lite News The UN Security Council voiced deep concern over the
Mugabe’s son arrested over shooting
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder following
