Sierra Leone denies harboring European wanted drug felon - January 31, 2025

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Sierra Leone says it has launched an investigation into reports that a convicted drug felon and one of Europe’s most wanted individuals may be living in Sierra Leone. Jos Leijdekkers appears in a photo taken during an event attended by President Julius Maada Bio. According to Reuters, Leijdekkers was sentenced in June in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Dutch court for smuggling more than 7 tons of cocaine --- and has been in Sierra Leone since early 2023. Sierra Leone Information Minister Chernor Bah VOA’s James Butty, the government has no knowledge of the identity and issues associated with Leijdekkers.

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Daybreak Africa: Ebola cases rise in Uganda as new cluster emerges - March 07, 2025 29:59

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On Daybreak Africa: Africa’s top public health agency says that Uganda’s Ebola caseload increased to 14 in the last week with a new cluster emerging from a 4-year-old child who recently died of the infectious disease, the Associated Press reports. Plus, Sudan files a case against the paramilitary RSF at the International Court of Justice. South Sudan’s SPLM/A-IO condemns what it calls the arbitrary detention of its members. Activists call for measurable action toward gender equality as the world marks International Women’s Day Saturday. Guinea’s military junta says 2025 will be the year of elections, but some ask “is the country ready. the US and Britain talk war in Ukraine and European defense; and a summit of European Union leaders vows to increase investments in defense. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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UN: Human rights defenders in DRC risk reprisals, abuses - March 06, 2025 2:26

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A United Nations expert warned Wednesday that human rights defenders in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face a high risk of reprisals and serious abuses. The French News Agency (AFP) says Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur about human rights defenders, expressed her "extreme concern" over the situation facing activists in eastern DRC. Meanwhile, the United Nations says the conflicts there and in Sudan continue to create humanitarian crises. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, briefed journalists Wednesday in New York.…

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Analyst: South Sudan arrests signal no confidence in peace process - March 06, 2025 2:46

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A South Sudan expert says the arrests this week of individuals affiliated with the country’s revitalized peace agreement signifies a lack of confidence in the process. South Sudan troops have arrested the oil minister and deputy head of the armed forces, both allies of Vice-President Riek Machar. The French News Agency (AFP) reports General Gabriel Duop Lam, a close ally of Machar, was arrested on Tuesday after the army accused him of supporting rebels in Upper Nile state in the northeast of the country. Brian Adeba, a senior policy advisor at The Sentry – an organization that seeks to disable multinational predatory networks benefiting from violent conflict, tells VOA’s James Butty, both sides should pursue de-escalation to mitigate the rising tension.…

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Daybreak Africa: Tunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial - March 06, 2025 25:00

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On Daybreak Africa: A Tunisian court has opened a high-profile trial in which 40 people stand accused of conspiring against state security. The accused include leading opposition politicians, former diplomats, business leaders and lawyers, according to the Associated Press. Plus, the UN again raises concern about humanitarian crises in DRC and Sudan due to conflicts. Much of Gabon’s opposition supports General Oliqui’s bid for president. A South Sudan expert calls for de-escalation to mitigate rising tensions amid arrests this week of political leaders. Celebrating Ramadan in Morocco. Tariffs take a toll on small US businesses. US lawmakers react to President Trump’s wide-ranging address to Congress. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Daybreak Africa: Trump addresses joint session of Congress - March 05, 2025 2:59:59

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On today’s special broadcast of Daybreak Africa, we hear from analysts on U.S. President Donald Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress and the response by the Democratic Party. The U.S. president is expected to lay out the administration’s proposed plans for peace in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.…

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Daybreak Africa: UN: Pro-Rwandan fighters abduct dozens of patients in east DRC - March 04, 2025 24:59

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On Daybreak Africa: M23 fighters have abducted at least 130 people from hospitals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma, the United Nations said. Plus, Gabon’s military leader announces a run for the presidency in April’s elections. Namibia lays to rest its founding president. Guinea’s government tries to reduce prices of foods during Ramadan but without success. Humanitarian organizations are looking for non-traditional funding to ease the pain of those in conflict areas. ECOWAS explains the reason for a weekend mission to Guinea Bissau. We’ll hear the views of some Nigerians on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Kenyans weigh in on President Trump’s address to Congress - March 03, 2025 1:09

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As US President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, some Kenyans have expressed their views on what they say Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa.

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Daybreak Africa: Somali security forces kill dozens of al Shabab fighters - March 03, 2025 24:59

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On Daybreak Africa: More than 40 members of the Islamist al Shabaab armed group were eliminated in an operation by the Somali National Army and international partners. Plus, European leaders meet with Ukraine’s president to discuss the war with Russia. President Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. We’ll hear the views of some Kenyans on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. UNICEF says worsening insecurity in DRC rebel-controlled cities is making it difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. Kenya’s rebranded People’s Liberation Party says it wants to “liberate” the country come the 2027 presidential election. we’ll look at the impact of the work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Peace Corps: A legacy of service in Liberia - March 03, 2025 2:58

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The Peace Corps concluded Peace Corps Week over the weekend by observing March 1, 1961, the day that President John Kennedy established the organization. Today, there are more than 3,000 Peace Corps Volunteers working in more than 60 countries in different disciplines. Sarah Morrison, a member of Friends of Liberia, a group of returned Volunteers who once served in the country, tells VOA’s James Butty, their work not only helps to improve the countries where they have served but impacts the US as well.…

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Ethiopia, Somalia seek closer ties after Somaliland spat - February 28, 2025 3:33

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Somalia’s state media reports that Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was in the country’s capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The visit follows what analysts say is a thaw in icy relations between the two neighbors. The relationship soured in January 2024 when Ethiopia announced plans to lease a stretch of coastline in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region. Edgar Githua, an International Security and Diplomatic Expert at the US International University in Nairobi, tells VOA’s Douglas Mpuga, the two countries realize that as neighbors they need to have good relations.…

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UN seeks $2.5 billion for DRC aid as blast kills scores at M23 rally - February 28, 2025 2:48

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The United Nations, along with its partners and the Democratic Republic of Congo government, Thursday launched a $2.5 billion Humanitarian Response Plan for the people of eastern DRC. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the plan seeks $2.5 billion this year to provide life-saving assistance and protection for 11 million people, including 7.8 million internally displaced in DRC. Meanwhile, an explosion Thursday at an M23 rally in the eastern city of Bukavu killed 11 people and injured 65 others, according to Reuters news agency. Reporter Al Katanty Sabiti Djaffar in Goma tells VOA’s James Butty, the M23 is vowing retaliation for the explosion…

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Daybreak Africa: Cholera epidemic spreading in South Sudan's Kosti city - February 28, 2025 29:59

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On Daybreak Africa: Sudanese health officials said on over 400 cases of cholera had been detected in the southern city of Kosti, following a reported drone attack on a nearby power station. Plus, an explosion Thursday at an M23 rally in the eastern DRC city of Bukavu has killed 11 people and injured 65 others. Splinters within the international community are evident at a G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control marked its 20th anniversary Thursday. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited neighboring Somalia to improve relation. President Trump and Elon Musk defend US government cuts amid some push-back. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Discordant tunes as G20 summit ends without agreement in South Africa - February 28, 2025 5:35

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The Group of 20 major economies has been instrumental in coordinating the response to crises like the COVID pandemic. But top officials from the U.S. and several other member states skipped the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in South Africa this week, raising questions about the group's continued relevance in a splintered global environment. Kate Bartlett reports from Johannesburg…

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Nigeria warns terrorist groups adapting to new technologies - February 27, 2025 5:29

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Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is warning that terrorist groups are adapting tactics, leveraging new technologies and exploiting socio-political vulnerabilities to expand their operations across the country. During a strategy review meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the NCTC initiated a crucial review of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) to ensure its effectiveness in addressing current and emerging threats.…

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Tanzania opposition leader defends call for reforms - February 27, 2025 3:17

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