Election Watch 2027: The Cost of Elections in Nigeria
Nigeria may spend close to N900 billion to conduct its 2027 general elections, continuing a steady upward trajectory…
South Africa Inflation Hit 3.1% y/y in March but Pressures S
Bottom Line: Following the decline in headline inflation to 3.0% y/y in February, South Africa’s inflation rose to…
Africa’s Slave Trade and Call for Accountability
Historical estimates indicate that the five African countries with the highest numbers of enslaved people exported between 1400…
Nigerian cyber fraudster faces justice in the US
Saheed Sunday Owolabi was identified as the key organiser in the extensive criminal network that defrauded US citizens.…
UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of media worker Abshir
About UNESCO With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and…
Meloni-backed biofuels project under scrutiny following new…
An investigation carried out by SourceMaterial and Politico, with support from T&E data, shows that an Italian government…
The dark side of an Italian energy giant’s green jet fuel promise – POLITICO
Seeds of doubt: The dark side of an Italian energy giant’s green jet fuel promise – POLITICO Skip…
Uganda’s bold leap into the AI revolution
The National AI Research Cloud operates under the financial support from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat under…
‘On it!’ – Panyaza Lesufi responds to Gauteng government data breach claims
The breach is said to include 3 673 556 individual files, totalling 3.8 TB of data. It’s on…
Fido Money Expands Instant Loan Services in Ghana and Uganda
Fido Money provides instant, unsecured digital loans to individuals and SMEs via a mobile app.
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Morocco, Portugal Formalize Data Protection Cooperation Amid AI Surge
Morocco’s CNDP and Portugal’s CNPD signed a memorandum of understanding in Lisbon on Feb. 25 to…
Who Protects Nigeria’s Digital Citizens? Unmasking Accountability Gaps in Digital Rights Governance
In recent years, Nigeria’s rapid digitalisation has expanded access to online platforms while also raising concerns about restrictions…