New Machine Learning-Based Model Boosting Africa’s Preparedness and Response to Climate Change — Global Issues

New Machine Learning-Based Model Boosting Africa’s Preparedness and Response to Climate Change — Global Issues

by Aimable Twahirwa (kigali) Thursday, July 20, 2023 Inter Press Service KIGALI, Jul 20 (IPS) – Scientists have recently unveiled a first-ever weather forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to help vulnerable African countries build resilience to climate impacts. Researchers from the Kigali-based African Institute of Mathematical…

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

Under the policy, all women and girls are mandated to fill out a detailed form providing personal information, reasons and previous history of traveling without a male guardian. Those who refuse to complete or submit the form are denied exit. “Not only is this policy discriminatory, but it also restricts…

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

‘We cannot work under the barrel of a gun,’ UN relief chief says — Global Issues

“For three months now, the people of Sudan have endured unspeakable suffering amid violence that is tearing their country apart,” Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a statement. “As the conflict enters its fourth month, the battle lines are hardening, making it ever…

OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters — Global Issues

OHCHR ‘very concerned’ over disproportionate use of force against protesters — Global Issues

The demonstrations began over what many Kenyans view as unfair tax hikes and rising inflation in the country, according to news reports. OHCHR Spokesperson Jeremy Laurance issued a statement condemning the violence, expressing concern over “allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including the use of firearms, by police”….

Human Rights Concerns Ahead of Zimbabwe Polls — Global Issues

Human Rights Concerns Ahead of Zimbabwe Polls — Global Issues

Analysts are concerned about pre-election violence and intimidation ahead of next month’s Zimbabwean poll. Credit: Ignatius Banda/IPS by Ignatius Banda (bulawayo) Thursday, July 13, 2023 Inter Press Service BULAWAYO, Jul 13 (IPS) – Zimbabwe holds general elections next month amid growing human rights and press freedom concerns in what analysts say…

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

UN rights chief calls for probe after 87 bodies found in mass grave — Global Issues

The victims, who included members of the Masalit ethnic community, were allegedly killed last month by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militia, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said, citing credible information. Local people were forced to dispose of the bodies in a mass grave outside the regional…

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

Rights experts denounce mass deportation of Eritreans — Global Issues

According to the experts, hundreds of Eritreans were also subjected to summary deportations at the end of June. “Collective expulsions are prohibited under international law,” the experts, including Mohamed Babiker, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, said in a news release issued by the UN human…