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Fighting disinformation, including AI-enabled content, is a “vital” national security interest, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said. Photo: Anthony WALLACE/AFPSource: AFPFighting disinformation, including artificial intelligence-enabled content, is a “vital” national security interest and diplomatic priority for the United States, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Monday at a democracy summit in Seoul.Blinken is in South Korea for this week’s third Democracy Summit, an initiative of US President Joe Biden that brings together government officials, NGOs and members of civil society.Saying that digital technologies, including both social media and artificial intelligence, were “dramatically accelerating the speed and spread of disinformation,”…

The Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Pastor Ernest Adu Gyamfi, cited persistent accusations of bribery and corruption against the council.According to him, their work is a voluntary service to the nation and as a result, unwarranted insults against members should not be tolerated.He stressed that neither he nor any other members received any compensation for their efforts.“They don’t pay anyone at the peace conference and Ghanaians don’t understand, so they always insult us, accusing us of taking money, cars and other things.“But we are not paid, it is just volunteer work. All the pastors are working, so any…

Michael Voepel, ESPN.comMarch 17, 2024, 11:34 PM ETShut upMichael Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984 and has been with ESPN since 1996.There won’t be a rematch of the national championship game in women’s college basketball in 2024, but LSU vs. Iowa could be a blockbuster of an Elite Eight matchup. If they both make it that far, that is.Who are the winners and losers of the women’s NCAA tournament? We start on the losers’ side, and it starts with the last two teams standing in 2023.…

Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene was involved in a serious car accident. Footage of the battered Range Rover Velar was spotted online on March 18It’s unclear where the accident happened, but multiple reports say the artist is in good conditionGhanaian singer and EMPIRE signee Kuami Eugene has crashed his Range Rover Velar in a horrific car accident. The Ghanaian recently sold out his London show and plans to close Italy on April 20 with a venue already announced. According to a Modern Ghana reporter, the accident happened at Achimota, Accra, with Kuami Eugene in the driver’s seat. Kuami Eugene crashed his…

After its successful debut in 2023, Medlab West Africa, the region’s leading medical laboratory platform, will return to Lagos, Nigeria as a stand-alone event. In partnership with the inaugural Pharmaconex West Africa, this powerhouse duo promises to reshape the healthcare landscape and accelerate innovation across West Africa. Scheduled to take place at the Landmark Centre, the combined event offers unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals, thought leaders and businesses to collaborate and drive positive change in the medical laboratory and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Medlab West Africa will also host six high-level CPD-accredited conferences to enable participants to deepen their knowledge through…

Australian taxi drivers affected by the rise of ride-hailing giant Uber have won $178 million in damages, their lawyers have said. Photo: DAVID GRAY/AFPSource: AFPAustralian taxi drivers affected by the rise of ride-hailing giant Uber have won $178 million in damages, their lawyers said on Monday after settling a grueling legal battle.More than 8,000 taxi drivers and rental car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, claiming they lost significant income when Uber entered Australia in 2012.Lead lawyer Michael Donelly said the A$271.8 million (US$178.3 million) settlement was the “fifth highest class action settlement in Australian legal history”.”Uber…

National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the sharp rise in unemployment in the country.He lamented that the situation is alarming and must be addressed.Addressing supporters during a Ghana construction tour in Accra, the former President stressed the urgent need to establish sustainable employment opportunities.He said the next NDC government will prioritize the implementation of policies aimed at promoting real and sustainable job creation.According to him, the current government is failing to address this challenge.He said initiatives such as NABCo have failed to provide a lasting solution to unemployment.John Dramani Mahama noted that “to achieve the…

The story of March Madness is a lot like the story of the regular season leading up to it: a healthy cross-section of very good teams, few dominants and no strong consensus on who is the best bet to cut the nets in the Final Four in Arizona. Defending champion Connecticut is a slight favorite to repeat, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, followed by Houston and Purdue. Barring something unexpected, all three teams will earn No. 1 seeds when the brackets are released Sunday afternoon. Tennessee and North Carolina are in the mix for the fourth seed, along with Arizona and…

Ghanaian bride Joyce and her beau have gone viral with her beautiful wedding videos and photosThe gorgeous couple who live in the US held their lavish wedding ceremony in the Ashanti region with top vendors on boardSome social media users congratulated the young and fashionista couple for slaying on their wedding dayA Ghanaian bride and registered nurse based in the United States of America, Joice transformed into a gorgeous bride after her bridal makeover.Ghanaian couple Joyce and Kingsley look amazing together. Photo source: @joice_1Source: InstagramWith an infectious smile, the radiant bride wore a beaded off-the-shoulder kente gown designed by female…

The Quramo Writers’ Prize, sponsored by independent Nigerian book publisher Quramo Publisher, is inviting African writers to apply for its 2024 Edition! Now in its eighth year, the Prize is open to unpublished African writers living on and off the continent. Entrants must be at least 16 years old and the manuscript must be prose with a word count of at least 30,000 words. Each entry must be original, unpublished work. For the purposes of this award, “African author” means someone who is a national of an African country, with a parent who is African by birth or nationality. The…