When Screens Turn to Streets: The Global Youth Uprising
In 2025, young people around the world have taken to the streets, signalling a new era of political activism. Those born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s, often called Generation Z, are no longer passive observers. They are organising, mobilising, and demanding change. In Morocco, the youth collective GenZ 212 led protests in cities […]
Tanzanians head to polls for presidential election
On Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, Tanzanians went to the polls to elect their next president. Over 37 million registered voters, including roughly 200,000 Tanzanians living abroad, are eligible to vote. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and are scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m., with final results expected within 72 hours after voting ends. […]
AI could detect laryngeal cancer through voice analysis
Researchers are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice to identify small lesions on the vocal cords, particularly in patients with laryngeal cancer. Experts believe AI could be trained to recognize these changes within the next few years. In the United Kingdom, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with laryngeal […]
BRD launches “Shabuka” loan program to boost women entrepreneurs with minimal collateral
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has unveiled a new loan product exclusively for women, offering financing from RWF 100 million to RWF 2 billion at an interest rate of 12%, repayable over up to 10 years. The initiative, launched on October 28, 2025, aims to expand women’s participation in business by reducing traditional barriers […]
Rwanda accelerates technological growth with new AI integration initiatives
Rwanda has taken another bold step toward becoming a regional technology powerhouse as new initiatives to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key sectors are officially launched. The move marks a major milestone in the country’s ambition to position itself as Africa’s leading hub for innovation and digital transformation. The government, through the Ministry of ICT […]
Pacific firestorm: Trump orders deadly strikes on alleged Cartel boats
In a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s maritime anti-cartel campaign, U.S. forces struck four boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing 14 people in a single day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation, calling the vessels “known narco-trafficking boats” based on U.S. intelligence. Footage released by Hegseth showed fiery explosions at sea, and one […]
Why Barack Obama got off the bench for California’s redistricting fight
After years of calm post-presidential living, private island getaways, memoir writing, and quiet evenings with family, Barack Obama has stepped back into the political spotlight. The former U.S. president, who once seemed content to remain a background statesman, has re-emerged to fight in one of America’s most controversial state battles: California’s redistricting war. His sudden […]
Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says
Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited “violent post-election demonstrations”. At least four protesters have been killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters since Cameroon’s election on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth consecutive term. Tchiroma […]
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division
Amazon has confirmed plans to cut approximately 14,000 roles in its global corporate division as part of a broader effort to reorganize more efficiently and invest in artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant said the move will allow the company to focus resources on “our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current […]
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts.
OpenAI has released new estimates of the number of ChatGPT users who exhibit possible signs of mental health emergencies, including mania, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts.The company stated that approximately 0.07% of ChatGPT users active in a given week exhibited such signs, noting that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot recognizes and responds to these sensitive conversations. […]
