Africa’s Digital ID Push Gathers Pace
AFRICA’S drive to modernise identity systems is gaining serious traction, with five countries reporting substantial progress despite persistent challenges. The…
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Israeli Airstrikes kill 93 in 24 hours Across Gaza
At least 93 people have been killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in less than 24 hours, despite…
Assault: UK Court Grants Chris Brown $6.7m Bail
UNITED States singer Chris Brown has been granted bail by a court in London, the United Kingdom, over a…
5% US Remit Tax Rattles Africa’s Fintechs
A CONTROVERSIAL bill introduced by Republican lawmakers in the United States is sending shockwaves through Africa’s burgeoning fintech ecosystem. The…
Kenya Admits Role in Besigye Abduction
KENYA has publicly admitted that it played a role in the controversial abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye on its soil…
Trump’s Meeting With Ramaphosa Turns Contentious Over False Genocide Claims
TENSIONS erupted during a White House meeting on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril…
UK Tourist Charged Over Namibia Child Abuse
NAMIBIAN authorities have arrested a British national on suspicion of sexually abusing minors from the San indigenous community and taking nude…
US Tariffs Threaten Africa’s Economy
THE President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that sweeping new US tariffs could cause severe economic…
20 killed in Gaza in Renewed Israeli Strikes
NO fewer than 20 people have been killed, including several children, since early Wednesday morning in the Gaza Strip…
Kenya Seeks German Tech For New ePassport
THE government of Kenya has partnered with Veridos, a German identity technology company, to launch a next-generation ePassport packed with cutting-edge security…