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Researchers use AI to predict crops in Africa to help address food crisis

June 2, 2023

Researchers use AI to predict crops in Africa to help address food crisis

The program utilizes real-time changes in observable variables with historical data on crop growth and rotations to predict how to best maximize yields.

First lady Jill Biden arrives in Egypt to promote empowerment for women, education for young people

June 2, 2023

First lady Jill Biden arrives in Egypt to promote empowerment for women, education for young people

Jill Biden has been traveling across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe to promote education for young people and empowerment for women. Biden arrived in Cairo on June 2, 2023.

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko convicted of corrupting youth, acquitted of rape charges

June 1, 2023

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko convicted of corrupting youth, acquitted of rape charges

Ousmane Sonko, a high-profile opposition leader in Senegal, has been convicted of corrupting the country's youth. Sonko was acquitted of rape charges.

Death toll in Guyana girls dorm fire rises to 20 as 14-year-old dies in hospital

May 30, 2023

Death toll in Guyana girls dorm fire rises to 20 as 14-year-old dies in hospital

The health ministry of Guyana has confirmed the death toll in the girls dormitory fire has increased to 20, following the passing of a 14-year-old girl Thursday at a hospital.

Uganda enacts law to stop the theft of human organs and tissues

May 30, 2023

Uganda enacts law to stop the theft of human organs and tissues

Ugandan women reportedly had their organs stolen after being tricked into unnecessary medical procedures. The country’s president has enacted a new law to stop the thefts.

Boko Haram fighters kill 8 in northern Cameroon

May 30, 2023

Boko Haram fighters kill 8 in northern Cameroon

A regional official in Cameroon says at least eight people, including soldiers, have been killed by extremist fighters in multiple attacks in the north of the country.

Extremist rebels in eastern Congo kill at least 17 civilians

May 30, 2023

Extremist rebels in eastern Congo kill at least 17 civilians

At least 17 civilians were killed by the Allied Democratic Forces in eastern Congo. Hundreds of people have been abducted or killed by ADF since last April.

Russia, Kenya sign trade pact in effort to offset worsening relations with West prompted by Ukraine invasion

May 30, 2023

Russia, Kenya sign trade pact in effort to offset worsening relations with West prompted by Ukraine invasion

Russia and Kenya agreed to a trade pact after the African nation hosted Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russia has been looking to boost economic ties with Africa.

Thousands of refugees in Kenya affected by cholera outbreak

May 30, 2023

Thousands of refugees in Kenya affected by cholera outbreak

A cholera outbreak is threatening thousands of lives among Kenya’s refugee camps as the facilities face issues of overcrowding and strained resources.

Biden, Cruz condemn Uganda law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

May 30, 2023

Biden, Cruz condemn Uganda law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

President Biden and Sen. Ted Cruz spoke out over Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signing a law giving the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."