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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just hired a proven entrepreneur and former Green Beret to transform how the university turns scientific discoveries into real businesses. Tommy Sowers brings a track record of building companies, advising governors, and leading national security innovation.
Leaders across Africa are proving hunger isn't about food shortages but broken systems. A March conference in South Africa showcased farm projects delivering 7,000 daily meals and teaching students to grow $500 worth of vegetables from $20 in seeds.
Nigeria's new police chief just launched a committee to design a framework for state police, bringing local security closer to communities. The move could transform how Africa's most populous nation tackles crime and keeps citizens safe.
Ogun State in Nigeria just unveiled a new high-tech control room that lets security teams monitor crime in real time across the region. The system gives local security forces the tools to respond faster and keep communities safer.
Nigeria is investing in 11,000 young people through skills training, mental health support, and job opportunities to break the cycle between poverty and crime. The Safe Nigeria Initiative tackles the root causes of violence by giving vulnerable youth real alternatives.