Africa 54: UN Forces Pullout Eastern DRC, High Cost of Living in Kenya, AI and Big Data in Africa

United Nations peacekeepers begin pulling out of war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo amid accusations that it has been ineffective in protecting civilians from armed groups and militias. Millions of Kenyans are facing skyrocketing living costs due to efforts by government to tame surging public debt. We speak with Irũngũ Houghton Executive Director for Amnesty International Kenya on how the administration is handling the situation. And – In our technology report, an expert tells us what role Artificial Intelligence and Big Data should play in spurring development across Africa. All this and much more coming up in today’s Africa 54!