Egypt’s Planning Minister participates in World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington
Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chairperson of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) is currently participating in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and…
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law
The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published…
Russian Universities Foster Dialogue on BRICS Cooperation
Russian universities are taking the lead in exploring cooperation opportunities within the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) grouping and its expanded BRICS+ format. A series of recent events,…
UAE Showcases Clean Energy Progress at World Future Energy Summit
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) is set to highlight the country's achievements in clean energy transition at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2024,…
South Africa’s Mining Industry Grows 9.9% in February
South Africa's mining sector recorded a significant increase in output in February 2024, with production rising by 9.9% year-on-year compared to February 2023, according to data from Statistics South Africa…
Brazil Ramps Up Meat Exports to China with New Processing Plants
Brazil is aiming to become a bigger player in the global meat market, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva personally overseeing the shipment of the first batch of meat…
Ancient Microorganism Fossil Unearthed in Brazil Sheds Light on Early Life
In a significant discovery, Brazilian researchers have unearthed fossilized remains of a previously unknown species of cyanobacteria, dating back over 540 million years. The microscopic organism, found in the state…
Cuba Gears Up to Welcome 200,000 Russian Tourists in 2024
Cuba is anticipating a significant boost in tourism from Russia this year, aiming to welcome at least 200,000 Russian visitors. This ambitious target comes on the heels of a strong…
South Africa Fast-Tracks Water Projects to Address Shortages
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal water authority is accelerating a significant project to tackle water shortages in the province. The R26 billion ($1.38 billion) Umkhomazi Dam project, encompassing both Upper and Lower…
Ethiopian Startups Aim to Boost Agricultural Exports at Startup Expo
Ethiopia's agricultural sector is getting a high-tech boost as young entrepreneurs showcase innovative solutions at the ongoing Startup Ethiopia exhibition. Industry experts attending the event believe these startups can play…