Headlines- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire agreement between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
Tag: Digital Technology
Starlink Internet Service from SpaceX Launched...
With the launch of Starlink satellite internet services, Zambia has become the sixth country in Africa. Providing Zambians faster, more reliable, and uncapped internet access is the goal. It is not clear, though, if the service is cheap enough to bridge the digital divide.
In Rural Malawi, Digital Program Transforms...
To help students in rural Malawi learn how to use the latest digital technology, the Malawian government has partnered with a mobile service provider and the United Nations children’s organization UNICEF. In order to promote digital learning among students, public schools get equipped with free internet access, tablets, and high-definition smart TVs through the Connect-a-School initiative. But some schools say that a lack of some gadgets presents a challenge.
‘Moms in Digital’ Helps Togolese Women...
Young unemployed women looking for a way to support their families can receive free training at a center in Lome, Togo. The “Moms in Digital” program aims to attract more women to careers in digital.
India’s Vast Rural Areas Connect to...
Millions of Indians now have access to new digital technology thanks to an initiative to expand internet access throughout the nation. A payments system is one of them, and it is transforming how business is conducted in the vast rural areas of the nation
Fear of a Big Slide Tinges...
In recent months, the cost of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has fallen dramatically. Despite these risks, a lot of investors are optimistic about the future of digital currencies
Ivory Coast Enlists a New Tool...
There’s a new tool in the fight against counterfeit drugs in Ivory Coast. A new startup is assisting pharmacies in digitally tracing the sale of medications to their clients
StartUp Africa An Unique Television Series...
StartUP Africa is a groundbreaking television series that follows the attempt to bridge Africa’s digital gap with the rest of the world
Benin Now Rated as the Quickest...
Benin introduced an online service to allow people to register their businesses early in the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a United Nations organisation, the E-registration system has worked so successfully that this West African country is now the world’s fastest place to launch a business
China’s Telecoms Giant Wants to Teach...
Huawei, a Chinese telecoms company, has stated its intention to train up to three million African youngsters in digital technology, including cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence
New Generation of Digital Influencers Emerge...
A new generation of digital influencers is emerging in Brazil’s favelas, or shantytowns, where some people are showing that the reality of their poverty is no longer something to be dressed up or hidden