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Over 140 Kenyan Facebook moderators have been diagnosed with severe PTSD, anxiety, and depression while working for Meta’s outsourcing partner, Samasource Kenya. The illnesses were… Read More »Ex-Facebook Moderators in Kenya Sue Meta Over PTSD from Graphic Content
Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold miner, has requested arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes over a contractual dispute with Mali’s… Read More »Barrick Gold Requests Arbitration to Resolve Gold Mine Dispute with Mali
Ghana’s Supreme Court justices have unanimously dismissed two lawsuits that challenged the controversial anti-LGBT bill, which the country’s parliament passed earlier this year. The legislation… Read More »Ghana’s Top Court Dismisses Challenges to Controversial Anti-LGBT Bill
Africa’s Indigenous forests, covering just 9.1% of the continent yet hosting 80% of its terrestrial biodiversity, remain a largely unexplored treasure trove. To further human… Read More »Unveiling Africa’s Forest Canopy: A Secret World of Biodiversity
By Dr. Margaret Wagah Kenya’s food systems are at a critical crossroads, facing an array of challenges that undermine both public health and economic stability.… Read More »Transforming Kenya’s Food Systems For A Healthier Future – Enabling Dietary
Following the successful launch of its postgraduate Scholarship Programme in 2023, Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. is collaborating with consulting and technology firm Milliman Inc.… Read More »African Risk Capacity Limited And Milliman Inc. Are Expanding Accessibility For The Climate Risk Insurance Industry
By Mariel Ferragamo As BRICS grows in both membership and global sway, its expansion comes with divisions among its members old and new on how… Read More »What Is the BRICS Group And Why Is It Expanding?
The African Union Commission (AUC) leadership race has intensified as candidates Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar) presented their visions… Read More »Raila Odinga, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Richard Randriamandrato Compete for AU Leadership
Africa has significant potential to expand electricity generation through geothermal energy by investing in new technologies and equipment, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).… Read More »Africa’s Geothermal Potential Could Power the Continent by 2050
Morocco aims to double its airport capacity to 80 million passengers by 2030, up from 38 million, as part of its preparations to co-host the… Read More »Morocco Sets Ambitious Plans to Double Airport Capacity by 2030