INFORMED LENS MEDIA REPORT

  Africa Stakes Its Claim in the AI Revolution: High-Level Dialogue Calls for Strategic Investment and Homegrown Innovation Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In a landmark declaration, Africa has firmly positioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority for the continent's future. This commitment emerged from a high-level policy dialogue convened in Addis Ababa, bringing together leaders from over 40 African nations to chart a course for AI development, regulation, and adoption. The dialogue, a collaborative effort between the African Union Commission, the Government of Ethiopia, and the Institute for Security Studies, took place as a key event within the Ethio Tech Expo ETEX 2025. Under the theme "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Prosperity and Collaboration," discussions centered on AI's transformative potential to accelerate the realization of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This pivotal ev...

Samsung Mourns the Loss of Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee at 63 Han Jong-Hee, the co-CEO of Samsung Electronics and a pivotal figure in the company's television division, has passed away at the age of 63 due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by the company. His contributions to the tech giant will be remembered as Samsung navigates this significant loss. Han had been instrumental in overseeing Samsung's consumer electronics and mobile devices since his appointment as co-CEO in 2022. His leadership was marked by a commitment to innovation and excellence, particularly in the television sector, where he helped establish Samsung as a global leader. Following his passing, Jun Young-Hyun, who was recently appointed as co-CEO, will now take on the role of sole CEO. The company expressed its condolences, highlighting Han's dedication of over 37 years to Samsung, where he played a crucial role in driving growth during challenging market conditions. Despite recent struggles in the semiconductor m...

  The Pageless Format is a revolutionary feature introduced by Google Docs that allows users to create continuous, scrollable documents without being constrained by the traditional page breaks or page sizes (such as A4). This format eliminates the need to fit content into specific page dimensions, offering a more fluid and flexible layout, especially useful for electronic documents. How Does It Work? In the Pageless format, content flows seamlessly from top to bottom without being split into discrete pages. This is particularly beneficial for digital documents, where users typically scroll down a document on their screen rather than flipping through pages. The lack of page breaks allows for a more dynamic presentation of content, making it easier to organize and present lengthy or complex information. Key Benefits of Pageless Format: 1. Unlimited Space: No more worrying about fitting everything into one page. You can write as much as you need without the constraints of page br...

 Pastor W.F. Kumuyi Pioneers AI for the Gospel with "Ask Kumuyi AI" App Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, renowned for his leadership and teachings, is now at the forefront of leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for spreading the Gospel. The newly launched Ask Kumuyi AI app, availab le at [askkumuyi.ai] (https://askkumuyi.ai/), features ,138 languages and integrates with WhatsApp, allowing users to access over 5,000 teachings from Dr. Kumuyi’s extensive Bible-based messages. This innovative platform, launched during the Leadership Strategy Congress at DLICC, is set to create a lasting legacy in the digital evangelism space. The app aims to bring the Word of God to a global audience, making Dr. Kumuyi’s teachings more accessible than ever before. In the coming days, the app will include exciting new features, including voice command capabilities, further enhancing the user experience. As the world increasingly faces technological challenges, Ask Kumuyi AI stands as a powerful reminder t...

  On Sunday, December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passed away at the age of 100. His death occurred at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he had been receiving hospice care for over a year. The Carter Center confirmed his passing through a brief statement on social media. Carter, who rose to prominence as a peanut farmer and a little-known governor of Georgia, became president in 1976 amidst the political turmoil following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the historic Camp David Accords, which established peace between Egypt and Israel. However, his term was also marred by economic challenges and the Iran hostage crisis, leading to his defeat in the 1980 election. After leaving office, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, founding The Carter Center in 1982. His work focused on global health, democracy promotion, and human ri...

 Namibia has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who previously served as Vice President. At 72, she won the election with over 57% of the votes, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in leadership. Her victory comes amid allegations of electoral irregular ities from the opposition, particularly the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), which claimed there were numerous issues during the voting process, including long queues and a shortage of ballot papers. The election, held on November 27, 2024, was extended due to logistical problems, with some voters waiting up to 12 hours to cast their ballots. Despite these challenges, nearly 77% of the registered voters participated. The IPC has stated it will not recognize the election results, citing a "multitude of irregularities" and vowing to contest the outcome through established electoral processes. Nandi-Ndaitwah's election is seen as a pivotal moment for Namibia, a country rich...