South African ed-tech startup SOCO_ED is looking to boost online learning outcomes by providing users with learning environments akin to the social media platforms they are accustomed to using. However, it has recently launched its direct-to-consumer solutions under the Topic Brand, providing online learning solutions tailored to the South African education system. Its flagship products, including Topic, Topic+, and TopicX, offer interactive and engaging content designed to enhance learning outcomes for high school students. “Through our platforms, learners can access educational resources, video lessons, and practice exercises aligned with the national curriculum,” van Louw, the startup’s managing director, told Disrupt Africa. “We identified a gap in the market for high-quality, affordable, and accessible online tuition that resonates with South African learners, by providing them with a learning environment akin to social media platforms which learners are accustomed to using.

Biocartis NVPRESS RELEASE - 06/05/2024, 07:00 CESTBiocartis and Merck to Collaborate on Improving Patient Access to Personalized Medicine in Middle East and North Africa (MEA) RegionBiocartis (Mechelen, Belgium) announced an expansion of its collaboration with Merck Serono Middle East and Merck Saudi Ltd., both affiliates of Merck KGaA (“Merck”). The collaboration aims to improve patient access to RAS biomarker testing in the Middle East and North Africa (MEA) region. The Idylla™ KRAS Mutation Test and Idylla™ NRAS-BRAF Mutation Test are highly performant6 Tests that rapidly determine the RAS biomarker status in mCRC tumor tissue samples. Due to the ease-of-use of the Biocartis Idylla™ Platform, the Tests can be deployed in any user setting and in turn aid patient access to biomarker testing globally. The Biocartis and Idylla™ trademark and logo are used trademarks owned by Biocartis.

The non-jury trial in Winston-Salem begins more than five years after the state NAACP and several local chapters sued over the voter ID law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in late 2018. This litigation, along with similar lawsuits in state courts, delayed implementation of the requirement until last year’s municipal elections. They point out that the law greatly expanded the number of qualifying IDs compared with what was approved in a 2013 voter ID law that federal judges struck down as discriminatory. “The General Assembly enacted (the law) after the People of North Carolina mandated the legislature to create a voter ID law. Biggs opened the door for a trial when the state Supreme Court determined the photo ID law comported with the state constitution.

King Mohammed VI highlighted the relevance of Morocco’s Atlantic initiative that aims at promoting regional integration by offering landlocked Sahel countries access to the Atlantic and global trade. This came in a speech read on the King’s behalf before the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), held in Banjul April 4-5. In his speech, the Sovereign called on OIC member states to show solidarity and foster cooperation, notably with least developed African states where instability hampers social and economic progress. The King went on to raise the challenges facing the world today and the disruption of supply chains, urging, in this connection, Muslim states to encourage trade by lifting barriers. Amid the surge of hate speech, the King warned of its risk in stoking instability and violence and condemned the profanation acts targeting the Holy Quran in recent years.

As the bull run of 2024 picks up pace, savvy investors are looking at the rising stars of the crypto market. This selection of five cryptocurrencies presents intriguing opportunities for investment as the current market trend continues to unfold. Avalanche’s Current Market Trajectory Shows Bullish TendenciesAvalanche’s market sentiment seems positive with a recent uptrend showing buyers gaining confidence. Short-term indicators suggest the current price is settling above average levels from the past few months, indicating steady interest. ConclusionIn choosing cryptocurrencies, NEAR, DOT, AVAX, and ARB may present less immediate growth potential.

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Gambia’s President Adama Barrow, Chair of the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has hailed the unwavering support provided by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to the legitimate Palestinian cause. He also pledged to promote unity, solidarity, and sustainable development within the Islamic world. King Mohammed VI is represented at the Banjul summit by Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, who delivered a speech on behalf of the Sovereign. He also recalled the humanitarian assistance delivered directly to Gaza and to al-Quds, as well as the support provided by Bayt Mal al-Quds Agency to the inhabitants of al-Quds and some hospitals. He also called on the OIC member countries to continue to mobilize international support for the recognition of the State of Palestine and help it gain full UN membership.

What you can do with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Gemini from Google DeepMind is phenomenal. It’s never been easier to translate text, brainstorm ideas or even write or debug code… but have you stopped to consider that because it’s significantly easier for the everyday person to use AI, cybercriminals are also using this type of technology to their advantage? Here’s the thing – cybercriminals love ChatGPT. There are even clones of the large language model (LLM) on the dark web for hackers like XXXGPT, FraudGPT and WormGPT (which was shut down by its developers because of overwhelming media attention).

There is growing concern after prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo opened a judicial inquiry against Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa for “seditious comments”. Prosecutors says his comments were likely to discourage soldiers in the east and encourage mistreatment by the rebels fighting them. Reactions to the announcement of the judicial investigation against Ambongo have been swift with both clergy, human rights groups, and opposition politicians rallying to his defence. The Catholic Church in the DRC has been a vocal critic of corruption, human rights abuses, and bad governance for decades. Many Catholics consider the government's investigation into Cardinal Ambongo as sacrilegious.

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Hours after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand. Arsenal have 83 points with two fixtures remaining in one of the tightest title races in years, while City have 82, but three games to play.

MANCHESTER, England, May 4 (Reuters) – Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struck four times as they remained on course to win a fourth successive Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Hours after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand.

King Mohammed VI reiterated his call for Israel to put an immediate halt to its offensive on Gaza and called for allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid in the strip. The King recalled that Morocco had sent humanitarian aid to Palestinian brothers in Gaza and Jerusalem and lauded similar efforts by friendly and brotherly states. The King stressed the need for putting an end to Israeli provocative acts that hamper progress towards the two-state solution and recalled that the Gaza strip is part and parcel of Palestinian territories. “I reiterate my categorical rejection of all forms of forced displacement or collective punishments and acts of reprisal targeting our Palestinian brothers,” he said. The King also called on influential states to uphold their historic responsibility in putting an end to the war and working for a relaunch of the peace process that would lead to a two-state solution.

Just in time for the Atlantic hurricane season, water temperatures in large parts of the basin are cooling, but forecasters warn that it won't take much to reverse the trend. According to satellite estimates, the Atlantic basin entered record territory on March 5, 2023, and ended the streak around the last days of April – a preliminary record of 421 days. Water temperatures in the tropics usually peak in early September and coincide with the heart of hurricane season activity. Forecasters took into consideration computer model outputs that show a continued warm basin, coupled with less wind shear and other favorable ingredients. In 2023, the agency estimated that less than 22% of approximately 1,500 staghorn corals around the state of Florida survived due to record warm water.

A pair of the world's smallest foxes have recently arrived at a zoo in Devon. The fennec foxes have their own purpose-built enclosure at Exmoor Zoo - a new arrival two years in the planning. As nocturnal animals, fennec foxes live in underground burrows in the desert, which allows them to keep cool. Danny Reynolds, co-partner of Exmoor Zoo, said: "We're all pretty excited about the fennec foxes' arrival and are falling madly in love." But people are asked to get in touch with the zoo to share their own ideas for names.