ALN Academy Weekly Dispatch 3.3
Welcome to the latest edition of the ALN Academy Weekly Dispatch!
This week, we’re diving into critical stories shaping Africa’s future, from peace and democracy to gender equality and economic growth.
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: [Â 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: [Â Â 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/ Â ]
💡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: [Â Â High tariffs on agriculture block intra-Africa trade, driving $100 million food imports | The Citizen ]