BIOMETRIC IDS ARE BEING ROLLED OUT IN AFRICA. STUDY REVEALS THE RISKS AND PITFALLS

Sat 07 March 2026: Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools […]

PARENTS IN THE DARK? 1 IN 8 TEENS TURN TO AI FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Sat 07 March 2026:3 A new Pew Research Center study shows 64% of US teens use AI chatbots, mainly for information (57%) and schoolwork (54%). However, 12% seek emotional advice from AI. Parents are more cautious, with only 18% comfortable with emotional use. Experts warn of isolation risks. Artificial intelligence is becoming part of daily […]

IRAN TO HALT STRIKES ON NEIGHBOURS UNLESS ATTACKS FROM THERE: PEZESHKIAN

Sat 07 March 2026: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said neighbouring countries will no longer be targeted, unless an attack originates from there, as the war launched by the United States and Israel, which triggered sustained retaliation from Tehran across the Gulf and beyond, enters its second week. The Iranian interim leadership council approved the motion […]

CHINA SIGNS $5B DRONE DEAL WITH SAUDI ARABIA AS WAR HITS 2ND WEEK

Sat 07 March 2026: China’s Wing Loong-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was selected by Saudi Arabia after extensive operational validation. Deployed in over 200 combat sorties before the deal, the UAV demonstrated rapid target engagement, including 12 aircraft striking three radar stations and three armored vehicles in 15 minutes during the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. Its […]

BIOMETRIC IDS ARE BEING ROLLED OUT IN AFRICA. STUDY REVEALS THE RISKS AND PITFALLS

Sat 07 March 2026: Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools […]

US MAY LIFT SANCTIONS ON ADDITIONAL RUSSIAN OIL TO EASE GLOBAL SUPPLY GAP: TREASURY CHIEF

Sat 07 March 2026: The US may consider lifting sanctions on additional Russian oil shipments to ease a temporary global supply gap, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Friday. The remarks follow a US decision to issue a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil in an effort to maintain […]

ONE IN EIGHT GIRLS, WOMEN RAPED OR SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BEFORE AGE 18, UNICEF SAYS

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

BIOMETRIC IDS ARE BEING ROLLED OUT IN AFRICA. STUDY REVEALS THE RISKS AND PITFALLS

Sat 07 March 2026: Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools […]

PODCAST | WHAT’S BEHIND THE SAHEL’S WAVE OF COUPS?

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

JALEBIS

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]

SWEET YELLOW RICE

Tue 09 April 2024:   SWEET YELLOW RICE “This family-favourite rice dish is the first thing to go at family events! INGREDIENTS 210 g 1 cup, basmati rice 2 sticks cinnamon ¼ t ground turmeric 100 g ½ cup, white sugar 3 T water 60 g butter, cubed COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rinse the rice for 3 […]

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