Africa

"For example, transporting medical supplies to remove areas or transporting samples very fast, where it will take a lot of time to transport them.  We have also worked on emergency preparedness and response because with data and drone imagery, you can see where flooding will happen,” Schwenk said. … [Read more...] about Malawi is Home to Africa’s First Drone Academy

Researchers at the new centers in Lagos and Nairobi will ensure that Windows and other Microsoft products work with the millions of devices in use by African customers. In Lagos, a team will focus on “mixed-reality services,” including headsets and other devices that allow users to experience simulated scenarios and environments — tools useful in training for doctors, mechanics and other professionals. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Signals Commitment to Building Digital Expertise in Africa

Francesca Opoku remembers having to physically send workers to deliver messages or documents when she started her small social enterprise in Ghana 10 years ago. Today, she works to keep up with fast-developing technology to grow her business that produces natural beauty products. She also trains women she works with in financial literacy, such as using simple mobile technology to manage their money. … [Read more...] about African Women in Tech Working to Close Digital Divide

Trump, who sees Arab recognition of Israel as a key overseas achievement of his presidency, last month broke decades of precedent by recognizing Morocco's full sovereignty over contested Western Sahara, with Morocco in turn saying it would normalize relations with the Jewish state. … [Read more...] about Trump Fetes Morocco King, Rallies Behind Claim

Another name that has come up is Abdullah Qardesh, said to be a former Iraqi military officer who spent time with Baghdadi at Camp Bucca, the U.S.-run prison in Iraq that housed jihadists following the Iraq War. Scholars disagree over whether Qardesh is a separate person or just another alias for Abdallah. … [Read more...] about Supporters Begin Flocking to New Islamic State Leader