French Official Released by Niger Security Forces
Stephane Jullien, a French official who had been held by security forces in Niger has been released on Thursday, September 14, 2023. This was revealed by France’s Foreign Ministry.
According to the Paris Foreign Ministry, Jullien an advisor to the French nationals in Niger had been arrested by Niger security forces on Friday, September 8, 2023.
The ministry had called for his immediate release on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, but did not provide details of his arrest.
Niger's ruling junta in August...
Korea Commits $6 Billion for Agricultural Transformation in Africa
The Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Patrick Ocailap, has led a delegation for a three-day ministerial conference on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Mattia Kasiija, to the Republic of Korea for the 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference (KOAFEC).
According to Ocailap, at the meeting, which started on September 13, 2023, in Busan, he requested that Korea support Uganda’s Energy Transition Plan and agricultural transformation through the Parish Development Model (PDM).
"At the meeting, I requested that Korea support Uganda’s...
Tesla CEO Concerned About Overwhelming Consensus for AI Regulation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, that there was an overwhelming consensus for regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) after tech heavyweights gathered in Washington to discuss AI.
The closed-door meeting with US lawmakers was attended by tech bosses including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai, Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates, and Microsoft's current CEO Satya Nadella.
Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, organized the forum, which featured civil rights activists as well as tech industry leaders. The...
AFCON Qualification: Cameroon, Burundi, and Namibia Battle for Two Remaining Slots
Cameroon, Burundi, and Namibia are currently engaged in a fierce competition for the final two coveted spots in the prestigious Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) 2023 lineup. As the fate of all three nations hangs in the balance, the competition is bound to be intense as they all compete for a spot in the tournament.
All three members of Group C have an opportunity to qualify for the upcoming edition in Ivory Coast next year, as there is only one...
Rwandan Suspected Serial Killer Confesses to Killing 14 People
In Kicukiro, a Kigali neighborhood, more than ten remains were discovered in the kitchen of the 34-year-old Rwandan serial killer. The accused person is charged with more than ten counts of killing people and hiding their bodies in his house. Law enforcement and the local media have announced the arrest.
According to police, the perpetrator of many homicides is believed to have lured his victims away from bars to a residence he had rented in Kicukiro, a suburban area of...
MALI: At Least 49 Civilians, 15 Soldiers Killed in Islamist Attacks
During an attack on Thursday, Islamist militants targeted a river boat in Mali's north-eastern region, killing at least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers, as well as around 50 militants.
In a statement read on national television, a provisional death toll had been reached, adding that many more had been wounded.
Insurgents attacked a boat carrying civilians across the flooded plains that separate the towns of Gao and Mopti during the rainy season. The vessel was travelling from Gao when it was...