On today’s Dispatch:

💡Deadly Attack in Mali: A tragic event in Bamako leaves 77 dead, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in West Africa.

Read more: [  More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters | Conflict News | Al Jazeera]

💡The Pact for the Future: A new global agreement could reshape Africa’s path to sustainable peace and economic development.

Read more: [   What will the Pact for the Future mean for Africa? | ISS Africa]

💡AI for Disaster Relief in Nigeria: Could artificial intelligence be the key to addressing flood-related crises?

Read more: [ Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods? | Floods News | Al Jazeera]

💡Gender Violence in DRC: Shocking reports of over 260 women assaulted during a prison break highlight the urgent need for reforms.

Read more: [ https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/more-than-260-women-sexually-assaulted-during-congo-prison-break-un-reports-2024-09-12/  ]

💡Uganda’s Oil Industry: The African Energy Chamber defends Uganda’s right to utilize its oil resources.

Read more: [ AEC Condemns CRI’s Campaign to Block Uganda Oil Project – African Energy Chamber ]

💡Intra-Africa Trade: High tariffs hinder food security despite local surplus.

Read more: [   High tariffs on agriculture block intra-Africa trade, driving $100 million food imports | The Citizen ]