Tag: West Africa
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Best Language Models for Pan-Africans: Empowering African Voices in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) continue to advance, the importance of developing language models that cater specifically to the diverse languages and cultures across Africa has never been greater. Pan-Africans, who seek to unify and uplift the continent through shared identity and values, need AI tools that reflect and respect this…
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Bon appetit: How bread is made in Ghana?
In Ghana, bread is typically made by mixing ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and sometimes milk or butter. The dough is kneaded until smooth, allowed to rise, and then shaped into loaves. These loaves are baked in either traditional clay ovens or modern bakeries. In the West African country, bread is a…
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UN: Floods in Central and West Africa affect over 700,000 people
The floods currently affecting Central and West Africa have already impacted more than 700,000 people, according to a report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This alarming situation is the result of torrential rains that have hit the region just two months into the rainy season. “The Office for…
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“No one will go through Senegal to destabilize Mali or any other brotherly country,” Senegalese Prime Minister states
During his visit to Bamako, Ousmane Sonko recalled that he was “the first to denounce the embargo that was made on Mali by brotherly countries,” and he continues to maintain this position. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, gathered within the AES, must be respected in their “sovereign choices,” Ousmane Sonko maintained. “So what are we…
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Sierra Leone Grapples with Horrific Drug Epidemic
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone is in the grip of a terrifying drug crisis that has seen a surge in the use of a potent, synthetic drug known as “Kush.” The situation has taken a horrifying turn with the discovery that some drug manufacturers are incorporating human bones into the concoction, leading to a…
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Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: Swollen Shoot Disease Threatens Major Producing Region
According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), one of the main cocoa producing regions in Ghana is 81% infected with swollen shoot disease. This virus poses a significant threat to cocoa production, which is a critical part of Ghana’s economy. Swollen shoot virus first reduces yields and then kills trees, usually within a few years.…
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Saudi Arabia Leads in Sharp Reduction of Offshore Oil Supplies
In June, Saudi Arabia drastically reduced its offshore oil supplies by 529,000 barrels per day (bpd), likely due to increased domestic demand driven by a heat wave. Ship tracking data shows that offshore supplies dropped by approximately 1.08 million barrels per day (mb/d). This monthly decline, the largest this year, saw Saudi Arabia contributing to…
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Mali inaugurates a security center on the Guinean border
The center, built on 5 hectares in Kourémalé, cost more than 3 billion CFA francs (nearly $5 million). Located on the Bamako-Conakry axis, Kourémalé is an essential corridor for trade and regional mobility. However, it faces security challenges. The new center will: It was built with the support of the EU Capacity Building Mission in…
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Plans have reached the advanced stage to launch the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency initiative
Plans have reached the advanced stage to launch the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency initiative, otherwise known as ECO. This was after the Nigerian government endorsed the initiative, which is envisioned to propel growth and development throughout the West African sub-region. The ECOWAS single currency has also been incorporated as a…
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Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goita, has landed in Niger’s capital Niamey
Colonel Assimi Goita, Mali’s transitional president, made a significant diplomatic move by landing in Niamey, the capital of Niger. This visit is part of the 1st summit of leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States held on Saturday which marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two neighboring countries, both of which are…
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