Global AI Summit in Africa : Kigali at the heart of artificial intelligence challenges
Kigali (ANA): Africa, with the fastest-growing workforce in the world, is positioning itself as a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Many sectors on the continent are already benefiting from this technology. In agriculture, AI tools optimize yields by analyzing weather conditions and soil quality. In healthcare, AI-assisted diagnostics help compensate for the shortage of medical professionals. However, despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly in governance, ethics, and infrastructure.
Solo el 23% de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible se alcanzarían en 2030 en América Latina y el Caribe
Santiago de Chile (CEPAL): José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Secretario Ejecutivo de la CEPAL, presentó un informe de seguimiento de la Agenda 2030 en la región, haciendo énfasis en la importancia de fortalecer las capacidades institucionales para gestionar las transformaciones y rescatando el valor del multilateralismo para catalizar la acción y la esperanza, ante complejo contexto internacional.
Aranceles: la marcha del absurdo
Ciudad de México (La Jornada/Editorial): El presidente Donald Trump presentó ayer la lista de países que serán objeto de aranceles «recíprocos» («ellos nos lo hacen a nosotros, y nosotros se lo hacemos a ellos»), así como la tasa que aplicará a cada uno.
PAHO sends almost three tons of essential medicines and health supplies to Haiti
Port au Prince (PAHO): As part of its commitment to address the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) sent a new shipment of almost three tons of essential medicines and health supplies from its Strategic Reserve in Panama.
Between Saint Lucia’s Independence and Grenada’s Revolution
Castries (The Voice): When I first joined the Crusader on April 1, 1976, I was a member of a small progressive political grouping called the Workers Revolutionary Movement (WRM), which produced a newsletter called ‘Tambu’, circulated mainly among workers through their trade unions, at various public and private workplaces island-wide, as well as among youth and students.
Here Are All The Caribbean Countries Hit By Trump’s New Tariffs
New York (News Americas): United States President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping new reciprocal tariffs that will impact trade with more than 180 countries around the world – including numerous Caribbean nations.
All systems go for Africa Children’s Summit
Johannesburg (SAnews): The voices of children across the continent will be amplified when more than 1000 children from the African region take part in the upcoming 2nd Biennial Africa Children’s Summit.
La resistencia a Trump prepara marchas y mítines en mil ciudades
Washington y Nueva York (La Jornada): Casi 2 mil miembros de la academia de ciencias de mayor prestigio –establecida por el Congreso hace más de 150 años– se sumaron a la resistencia contra políticas del gobierno de Donald Trump que, denuncian, atacan a las ciencias, mientras en la Universidad Harvard, 700 profesores instaron a su comunidad a montar una oposición coordinada contra estos ataques antidemocráticos de la Casa Blanca.
BRICS Countries Could Form Coalition for Various International Negotiations
Addis Ababa (ENA): The BRICS countries have similar views on many issues and could form an alliance to present a united front on various international platforms, said Igor Makarov, Head of World Economy and International Affairs at the Higher School of Economics University.
Here Are All The Caribbean Countries Hit By Trump’s New Tariffs
New York (News Americas): United States President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping new reciprocal tariffs that will impact trade with more than 180 countries around the world – including numerous Caribbean nations.
