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ICE insists Liberia is the only place it can deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia The administration insists it can only deport him to Africa. It's not clear why, other than to be vindictive.

The Trump administration insists it can only deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa.

It's not clear why, other than to be vindictive.

AFRINIC accuses litigant of trying to ‘paralyse’ it A 'web of litigation' The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) has accused one its members of trying to "paralyse" the organization.…

ICYMI: AFRINIC accuses litigant of trying to ‘paralyse’ it

Black Hat USA 2025 | The First 30 Months of Psychological Manipulation of Humans by AI YouTube video by Black Hat

So much to unpack here.

#AI #AIEthics #DigitalTwin #DataPoisoning #HumanVsAI #metadata #CognitiveSecurity #CyberSecurity #CyberPsychology

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US AI giants seem fine with their tech being used to spy on Europeans | Euractiv AI spying on allies wasn’t a deal-breaker for OpenAI, Anthropic in Pentagon talks

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US tells diplomats to lobby against foreign data sovereignty laws | TechCrunch The Trump administration has ordered U.S. diplomats to lobby against countries' attempts to regulate how American tech companies handle foreigners' data.

US tells diplomats to lobby against foreign data sovereignty laws
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Nine children among 63 people deported to South Africa on charter flight from Dublin Airport The Journal understands that the Oyekanmi family were among those deported yesterday.

Councillor Oisín O'Connor has hit out at the Department of Justice's "lack of compassion" in relation to the deportation of the Oyekanmi family yesterday.

"Right up until this week, the family were still involved in community activities, going to sports training," O'Connor said.
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Trump and Netanyahu’s attack on Iran is an illegal act of aggression | Kenneth Roth Their actions are no different from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine or Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s invasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Trump and Netanyahu’s attack on Iran is an illegal act of aggression | Kenneth Roth

Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how Agoa’s effectiveness was limited even before US tariffs started changing unpredictably.

The US has imposed a 15% surcharge on most imports from sub-Saharan Africa, despite the Agoa trade programme’s extension. 📉

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When floods hit, the risk of malaria follows: how disaster systems can prepare better Flooding alters the environment in ways that favour malaria transmission.

Floods in southern Africa have left devastation in their wake, but now communities face a rising risk of malaria as waters recede. 🦟

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#HealthAndMedicine

Solar power is taking off in Malawi: but poor households need financial help to make it work for them Even small solar devices that can power phone chargers and lights have made a difference in rural Malawi. Now, bigger and better solar systems are needed.

Even small solar devices that can power phone chargers and lights have made a difference in rural Malawi. Now, bigger and better solar systems are needed.

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#EnvironmentAndEnergy

One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

In the context of #AI & #Faith along with #security #implications:

One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says

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Malawi to Get First AI-Focused Data Center as Local Firm Moves to Cut Reliance on Foreign Infrastructure - iAfrica.com A Malawian technology company has announced plans to build the country's first micro data center focused on artificial intelligence computing, in an effort to

Malawi to Get First AI-Focused Data Center as Local Firm Moves to Cut Reliance on Foreign Infrastructure

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Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Defense Force Toolkit Artificial intelligence is reshaping global armed conflict, and Africa cannot afford to be on the margins. The continent is already experiencing the

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Copilot quietly grabs your data from other Microsoft products now - here's how to opt out A new setting in Copilot will access data from Bing, MSN, Edge, and other services. You can disable this if you're worried about your privacy.

Copilot quietly grabs your data from other Microsoft products now - here's how to opt out

A new setting in Copilot will access data from Bing, MSN, Edge, and other services. You can disable this if you're worried about your privacy. links.online.zdnet.com/s/c/wljbNvVz...

-Life of a millenial
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💥 America's $64 Trillion Time Bomb (And How To Profit) Are You Ready for What's Coming? (The Truth About the Economy)

Most worrying stat of the year:

The US national debt, already above $38 trillion, is now projected to hit $64 trillion within a decade.

America is carrying a debt load it cannot sustainably service, and the clock is ticking.

Here's what you can do now: www.thefinancenewsletter.com/p/americas-6...

‘How Africa Works’ Review: Policies and Prosperity Four African countries—Botswana, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Rwanda—experienced rapid per capita growth. How did they manage it?

Four African countries—Botswana, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Rwanda—experienced rapid per capita growth. How did they manage it? on.wsj.com/4qDOcmo

Millions Face Starvation in Congo. Their New Rulers Are to Blame. The M23 militia has tried to assert itself as the government in and around Goma. It is failing badly.

Ten million people face hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east, and it isn’t because there is no food to be had.

Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered Africa’s leaders must urgently rationalise the mission of regional integration and ensure that common political values underpin its ambitions.

Africa’s regional integration holds promise for resilience, yet progress is slow. Decades-old obstacles like infrastructure and political risk remain. 🌍

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#Politics

Photos: The flying doctors of Lesotho won't let their wings be clipped This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.

This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts. n.pr/4kDIH5S

At the opening of the 39th summit of the African Union, the Chairman of the Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end.

The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries With its cobalt and lithium mines, Congo is powering a new energy revolution. It contains both the worst horrors of modern metal extraction—and the seeds of a more moral economics.

One way to reconcile climate goals with the terrible toll batteries are taking on communities is simple, writes Nicolas Niarchos: We should listen to the people who live in the places where we get our minerals.
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REGIONAL FEEDBACK REQUEST FORM African Regional Consultation on the Global Digital Health Strategy 2027–2033 WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) Purpose: To collect structured inputs from stakeholders to inform the development o...

WHO refresher digital strategy.

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Why EVs are gaining ground in Africa There’s still a long road ahead, but the technology is seeing signs of progress.

There’s still a long road ahead, but the technology is seeing signs of progress.

JWST Spies a Potential Microlensed Massive Binary Star System A chance alignment between galaxies allows astronomers to study a single star system as it was when the universe was just 6 billion years old.

A chance alignment between galaxies allows astronomers to study a single star system as it was when the universe was just 6 billion years old. aasnova.org/2026/02/11/j... 🔭🧪

Many of today’s biggest scientific breakthroughs trace back to women inventors. 🔬🧪

From radioactivity and spaceflight to computing and particle physics, women like Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, Grace Hopper, and Chien-Shiung Wu shaped entire fields.

Who’s your favorite woman in STEM or inventor?

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