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Ah, CES… the first big tech event of the year, and, if you’re a tech journalist, likely the last thing you think about as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Does it fill us with dread? Absolutely. Still, it’s the first glimpse we get of the tech and… Read Details ⇢

The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth The reality of energy poverty in Africa underscores the need for renewable energy investments on the continent. While 600 million Africans have no access to energy, it is the women and youth… Read Details ⇢

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers his general policy speech at the Assemblée Nationale, in Paris, France, January 14, 2025. BENOIT TESSIER / REUTERS France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou on Tuesday warned Parliament about his country’s spiraling debt and said he was ready to reopen talks on pension reform, hoping… Read Details ⇢

In this edition of arts24, Dheepthika Laurent meets producer, director and actor Tyler Perry. His career spans decades, with a singular focus on African American stories and casts. His latest film, “The Six Triple Eight” on Netflix, is based on the true story of an all-women of colour battalion from… Read Details ⇢

A Texas father suffered a medical episode and died while trying to save his teen son, who was killed in an accidental shooting involving his own brother, according to authorities and a local report. Police responded to a shooting that happened at a home in Texas City just before 1:30… Read Details ⇢

In August 2023, I took up the position of director of the Centre for African Studies (CAS) at the University of Cape Town. One of the important commitments I inherited was that CAS would host the inaugural launch meeting of the African Humanities Association in December of that year. This… Read Details ⇢

In just the first two weeks of the new year, Netflix’s January 2025 schedule has kicked off 2025 with some of the best movies and shows. But, even the best streaming services, Netflix included, have their downsides, and it’s already started removing some top-tier films from its back catalog. There… Read Details ⇢

A view of crowded streets in the Kigali city center during the afternoon rush hour on April 05, 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) can write poetry and drive cars, our development algorithms still struggle with a fundamental task: recognising… Read Details ⇢

Help arrives at the Pasadena City College YMCA distribution center after residents fled the Eaton Fire, January 11, 2025. RINGO CHIU / REUTERS Tucked under the rear windshield wiper of a car parked in front of Calvary Church in Pasadena’s South End, a sign pointed to a cardboard box offering… Read Details ⇢