Excerpt: Shibu Soren, The Dishom Guru of JharkhandShibu Soren, revered as “Dishom Guru,” was a pivotal figure in Jharkhand’s creation and a champion of tribal rights. Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village, Ramgarh, Soren rose from humble Santhal roots to found the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), leading the fight for Jharkhand’s statehood, achieved in 2000. His political career spanned eight Lok Sabha terms from Dumka and three brief stints as Chief Minister, marked by land reforms and anti-moneylender campaigns. Despite controversies, his legacy endures through son Hemant Soren’s leadership. Soren passed away on August 4, 2025, at 8:56 AM in Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, with his last rites held in Nemra after tributes in Ranchi. His vision continues to shape Jharkhand’s future.

Tech & AI Expo 2025: Africa’s Digital Governance Leap ForwardZanzibar, Tanzania – August 22–23, 2025The Tech & AI International Expo 2025 in Zanzibar will mark a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital transformation, headlined by Ambassador Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre, CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The APRM, an African Union agency, will launch its Continental e-Governance Platform, a transformative digital solution to enhance transparency, streamline public sector operations, and foster collaboration across 25+ African nations.Hosted at the Golden Tulip Airport Hotel & Spa, the Expo will convene over 1,000 leaders from 30+ countries, including African ministers, tech executives, startup founders, and investors. Key sessions will explore Africa’s $3 trillion AfCFTA opportunity, the creation of ecosystems for billion-dollar startups, and the role of AI in revolutionizing governance, tourism, and creative industries.Highlights include:Launch of a $50M Africa Business Venture Fund to scale AI, fintech, green energy, and smart infrastructure startups.
Keynotes by global experts like Katie King on AI’s impact on tourism and Matteo Rizzi on building talent pipelines for Africa’s digital future.
Policy discussions on regulatory readiness for AI, Web3, and digital sovereignty, led by figures like Zimbabwe’s Hon. Prof. Paul Vurayayi Mavima and Zanzibar’s Mr. Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga.