By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
The Paris Peace Forum announced €8 million in funding for child protection during its Child Summit, as organisations are concerned about threats linked to digital technology and artificial intelligence. The forum’s ninth edition is being held in Paris, according to Linfodrome.
Ukrainian poet Yaryna Chornohuz, a sergeant and drone operator in the army, describes soldiers exhausted by more than four years of war and argues that veterans should lead the post-war period. She spoke during a tour of the United States, as more than two million Ukrainians have served in the armed forces, according to Voice of America.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Voice of America ·
Finland refuses €4.2 million in grants for seven aid projects in Somalia. The decision comes amid a dispute over the return of Somali nationals ordered to leave Finland, according to statements by minister Ville Tavio and the Finnish press.
🇫🇮 Finland · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Israeli attacks killed at least five Palestinians in several parts of Gaza, including people displaced in tents. The strikes come as the UN urgently calls for waterproof tents to protect hundreds of thousands of displaced people threatened by heavy rain, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Al Jazeera ·
Artificial intelligence can reduce language barriers that limit the spread of ideas, particularly for people who learn the dominant languages of the professional world later in life. It can also allow less competent people to appear more knowledgeable, Awate notes in his analysis.
🌍 World · Source: Awate ·
Gaza war death toll reaches 74,653Palestinian health authorities said eight bodies and 29 wounded people were transferred to Gaza hospitals in 24 hours, bringing the war toll to 74,653 dead and 176,007 wounded since 7 October 2023. Five Palestinians were killed yesterday by Israeli fire despite the Washington-backed ceasefire, the same source said.The week in Africa
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