Renowned computer scientist and one of the “godfathers” of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prof Yoshua Bengio, has revealed his concerns about the trajectory of AI development. In an interview with the BBC, he expressed regret over not prioritizing safety over usefulness in the field’s rapid evolution, leaving him feeling “lost” about his life’s work. The AI…
The Central African Republic (CAR) is currently facing a dire humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention. With over half of its population, totaling 3.4 million people, in desperate need of assistance and protection, the CAR’s struggle for survival is reaching a critical point. Highlighting the severity of the situation, Mohamed Ag Ayoya, the UN Humanitarian…
A United Nations war crimes court has ruled that an 88-year-old man, who was accused of being a major financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, is not capable of standing trial due to severe dementia, as confirmed by medical experts. Félicien Kabuga, who had evaded capture for 26 years, was arrested in Paris in 2020….
In a collaborative effort to combat the growing food crisis in West Africa, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces, signing a financing agreement worth €20 million. This strategic partnership aims to support the ECOWAS Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP) and drive agricultural development in the region….
A tragic incident unfolded in east Delhi’s Barapullah-Noida Link Road area as a 42-year-old man, Jagandeep Singh, lost his life when his car fell off an under-construction flyover. The incident occurred on May 26 at approximately 8:30 pm, according to the police. Singh, who was returning home to Delhi’s Krishna Nagar from his work in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa made a resolute statement, vowing to uphold his country’s independent and non-aligned foreign policy. Addressing an Africa Day celebration in Krugersdorp, he emphasized the African continent’s propensity to become entangled in conflicts far beyond its borders. President Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa would not succumb to pressure and interference…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa made a resolute statement, vowing to uphold his country’s independent and non-aligned foreign policy. Addressing an Africa Day celebration in Krugersdorp, he emphasized the African continent’s propensity to become entangled in conflicts far beyond its borders. President Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa would not succumb to pressure and interference…
Seplat Energy Plc has announced an extension of its agreement to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria Inc. The acquisition is pending the resolution of legal proceedings and receipt of regulatory approvals. Despite the delay, Seplat Energy remains committed to completing the acquisition. The agreement has been revised so that in the event the transaction closes, Exxon…
In the ongoing trial of Lucy Letby, a former nurse, new details have emerged regarding her case. The prosecution has accused Letby of providing contradicting statements and questioned her credibility. However, Letby maintains her innocence in the face of these allegations. One particular point of contention is Letby’s claim about observing blood in Child E’s…
A shocking verdict was reached on Tuesday as a prominent migrants’ rights activist, Bakhrom Khamroyev, who had collaborated with Russia’s oldest human rights organization, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The charges of terrorism stemmed from his Facebook posts, sending shockwaves through the human rights community. Khamroyev, aged 59, was apprehended on February 24,…
