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Last update: 2 hours agoFrance-Africa Tensions: Political activist Timi Frank urged African leaders to reject fresh France deals and instead deepen ties with the U.S., arguing France’s decades of influence brought “little to show” and that recent coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger exposed exploitative patterns. Church & Peace in Africa: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up a four-country Africa visit with a clear peace message, while also preparing a new encyclical on how faith should guide the digital age. AI Skills Push: OPIT launched a new fully online applied AI doctorate starting September 2026, aiming to train professionals across Africa’s fast-growing tech sectors. Cameroon Energy Training: Cameroon’s MINEE and the International Solar Alliance launched a May 11–15 solar technician training at STAR-C in Yaounde, with a gender-inclusivity focus. Culture & Youth: Chad’s “At the Heart of Art” festival in N’Djamena closed with UNICEF-backed workshops and a push to make art a real career path for young people.
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