18 h. ago US prosecutors told to prioritize cases tied to immigration protests

Protests expected to spread after Trump signed an order banning people from 12 countries.

Events

54 h. ago US wants Rwandan troops out of DRC before peace deal signed: Sources

US President Donald Trump's administration is holding talks to end fighting in eastern DRC.

Politics

4 d. ago Meta Opens Applications for 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator, an AI-focused program supporting startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. The initiative aims to help founders build scalable, locally relevant solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama language models. The 8-month program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and six months of post-program support. Startups working [...]

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4 d. ago Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA unlawful: California Governor

Troops were stationed around federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed.

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4 d. ago Officials continue to monitor situation in WC amid inclement weather

The city says no significant impacts have been reported so far.

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5 d. ago Mkambathi Nature Reserve granted global recognised certificate

The Ramsar Certificate is for global wetlands and rivers that have ecological significance.

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6 d. ago Ghana, UAE Ink $1B Deal to Launch Africa’s Largest Innovation and AI Hub

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub – an ambitious project aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and solidifying its status as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging tech. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s [...]

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6 d. ago Nigeria, Gates Foundation Launch AI Scaling Hub to Advance Health, Education, and Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy and the Gates Foundation have launched the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a major initiative to accelerate the responsible growth of AI solutions across key sectors like health, agriculture, and education. Announced during an MOU signing ceremony in Abuja, the AI Scaling Hub aims to [...]

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6 d. ago Dismay and disbelief from residents of countries banned by Trump

Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the US.

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7 d. ago Withdrawal of SANDF troops from DRC a work in progress: Motshekga

Minister Motshekga says significant work has been done despite the delay.

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8 d. ago Expensya Founders Return with Thunder Code, an AI Startup Backed by $9M in Seed Funding

A year after selling their startup Expensya in a deal reportedly worth over $120 million, co-founders Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani are back with a new venture: Thunder Code, a generative AI-powered software testing platform that has already raised $9 million in seed funding. Despite vowing never to start another company, the duo was pulled [...]

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9 d. ago Man City set to sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders from AC Milan

City finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and only secured a Champions League berth.

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9 d. ago Former DRC Pres. Joseph Kabila joins associations in plea for peace

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila met with women and youth associations to discuss restoring peace.

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1 week ago ‘Key issues can be resolved if Zelenskyy, Putin meet at end of month’

Umerov led the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia held in Istanbul yesterday.

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1 week ago Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia concluded in Istanbul: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy says there should be more pressure to ensure a solution to end the war.

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1 week ago Google Quietly Debuts AI Edge Gallery App for Running Offline Models on Phones

Google has quietly launched a new Android app called AI Edge Gallery, allowing users to run open-source AI models from Hugging Face directly on their phones – no internet required. An iOS version is expected soon. The experimental app supports tasks like image generation, text editing, Q&A, and code writing by running compatible models offline [...]

Technology

1 week ago South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance to Boost Digital Trust

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration promoting trusted digital services across the continent. ICT Minister Michael Makuei Lueth signed the agreement alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné, signaling South Sudan’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The move aligns with the [...]

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1 week ago Visa And Mastercard Bet Big On AI Agents To Power The Future Of Shopping

Visa and Mastercard have launched major AI initiatives aimed at transforming how consumers shop online, signaling a pivotal shift in retail tech. Visa’s “Intelligent Commerce” and Mastercard’s “Agent Pay” go beyond traditional recommendation engines, enabling AI agents to make purchases on users’ behalf. Visa is teaming up with Anthropic, IBM, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Stripe to [...]

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1 week ago Olorato Mongale’s body showed signs of her killer’s rage: Boshielo

Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo was at the scene where Mongale's body was found.

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1 week ago Meta Faces Backlash Over ‘Open Washing’ in AI Licensing Debate

Meta is under fresh criticism for what experts are calling “open washing” after sponsoring a Linux Foundation whitepaper promoting the benefits of open-source AI. The paper argues that open models can significantly cut enterprise costs, claiming proprietary AI tools cost more than three times as much. However, Meta’s role in the report has sparked controversy, [...]

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