Africa’s data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms – 4 ways to protect them
This is happening in Africa as some data training firms and digital labour platforms circumvent local labour laws.
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African countries with nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia
Russia’s state-owned company, Rosatom, is constructing the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, featuring four VVER-1200 reactors
Africa largely unaffected by Trump’s tariff policies
“So far, the African continent has been largely unaffected,” an analyst noted, citing limited direct exposure to U.S. tariffs.
FULL LIST: African countries slapped with Trump’s tariffs
In a sweeping move that could redefine global commerce, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, alongside sharper, country-specific reciprocal tariffs aimed at nations that impose steeper duties on American goods.
DR Congo president commutes death sentences of 3 Americans linked to last year’s failed coup
The Americans were among 37 people convicted and sentenced to death in September 2024 by a military court in Kinshasa for their involvement in the failed coup.
Somalia offers U.S. exclusive access to strategic air bases and ports
A diplomatic letter from Somalia’s President has outlined plans to grant the U.S. exclusive rights to operate military bases and ports within the country.
Kenya’s decision to make maths optional in high school is a bad idea…
Kenya’s education ministry announced in March 2025 that mathematics would be an optional subject in senior secondary school, which begins in grade 10….The education minister said the mathematics taught from grade 4 to grade 9 was sufficient for foundational “numeracy literacy”.
Nigeria and Sahel militants adopt improvised drone warfare
HPE NEWSMilitant groups in Nigeria and the broader Sahel region are increasingly employing improvised drones to enhance their operational capabilities. In a recent attack near Lake Chad, jihadists disguised as herders launched a barrage of rocket-propelled grenades against Cameroonian troops, resulting in significant casualties…
Nigeria tops Interpol’s arrest of 306 cybercrime suspects across Africa
GUARDIAN NG Interpol has arrested 306 suspects across seven African countries as part of Operation Red Card, targeting cybercrime scams
Germany closes embassy in African nation amid civil war concerns
Visit RT InternationalRT Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, saying Africa’s newest country is on