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  • Anthony Joshua’s Crash: Africa’s Road Emergency Crisis

    Anthony Joshua’s recent crash in Ogun State is a tragedy and a warning. It cost two people their lives, left a global sports icon injured, and has once again exposed how fragile road safety and emergency response systems remain across much of Africa.​ What Happened In Ogun State Former two‑time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua Read more

  • Is Generative AI Making Us Mentally Lazy—Or Mentally Free?

    Is Generative AI Making Us Mentally Lazy—Or Mentally Free?

    The debate surrounding generative AI, such as ChatGPT, focuses on its impact on human cognition. Critics fear it induces mental laziness by outsourcing thinking, while advocates suggest it represents a mental liberation. Generative AI can perform complex tasks quickly, prompting concerns over our deep thinking capabilities. However, this technology may free us from mundane tasks,… Read more

  • AI Isn’t Making Us Mentally Lazy. It’s Freeing Us to Think About What Truly Matters.

    AI Isn’t Making Us Mentally Lazy. It’s Freeing Us to Think About What Truly Matters.

    The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked cultural panic over the outsourcing of thought and potential mental laziness. Critics fear that creativity and deep reflection are declining due to reliance on instantaneous machine-generated answers. However, this perspective may overlook an important opportunity: AI can alleviate repetitive tasks, freeing cognitive resources for deeper… Read more

  • Democratising AI in Africa: Avoiding a New Digital Divide

    Democratising AI in Africa: Avoiding a New Digital Divide

    The post discusses the rising reliance on AI tools for various tasks while highlighting the expensive access to advanced models, particularly affecting middle-class Africans. Unlike regions like the U.S., China, and Europe that invest heavily in AI, Africa risks being marginalized in the technological transformation due to high costs and limited participation in the AI… Read more

  • Is the West Cutting Aid Because It’s Broke?

    Is the West Cutting Aid Because It’s Broke?

    Western nations are significantly cutting foreign aid, with the UK and US reducing their development budgets amidst rising military expenditures. This trend reveals deeper financial fragility within these economies, contradicting claims of stability and prosperity. As domestic priorities overshadow international commitments, developing nations, especially in the Global South, must pivot towards economic self-reliance and away… Read more

  • Dear China: A Shared Future and Mutual Benefit

    Dear China: A Shared Future and Mutual Benefit

    Africa, in a heartfelt letter to China, expresses admiration for China’s global rise but urges responsible use of power. Africa calls for true partnership, rejecting neo-colonialism, emphasizing inclusive growth, and upholding humanity. Africa highlights challenges and pleads for Chinese support in building inclusive institutions. The letter emphasizes that Africa seeks a mutually beneficial future, urging… Read more