Ethiopia's digital ID registrations surpass 46 million people

‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians who are yet to register for a National Identity Number (NIN) to do so, saying accurate population records are essential for effective national planning and improved service delivery. In a message to mark this year’s World Population Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said Nigeria’s growing population makes [] ‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu

Study: Moroccan consumers embrace AI shopping, remain wary of online payments

Moroccan consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and social media platforms for online shopping, but many remain reluctant to trust technology with completing financial transactions, according to Visa’s Stay Secure Study 2026. The study, conducted in partnership with Switch Al Maghrib, found that 83 of Moroccan consumers have already used AI-powered tools during the [] The post Study: Moroccan consumers embrace AI shopping, remain wary of online payments appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Greater Yei receives over 4,000 nationality cards, 17 passports

Residents of Greater Yei in Central Equatoria State who have waited years for nationality documents have received a major boost following the arrival of more than 4,000 nationality cards and 17 passports. The Acting Director of the Civil Registry, Nationality and Passport Department in Yei River County, Captain Philip Kual, confirmed the arrival of the [] The post Greater Yei receives over 4,000 nationality cards, 17 passports appeared first on Eye Radio.

Patrimoine culturel : la Guinée lance un vaste programme national de recensement, de documentation et de numérisation

La Guinée a officiellement lancé le Programme national de recensement, de documentation et de numérisation du patrimoine culturel, une initiative ambitieuse destinée à doter le pays de sa première base scientifique et numérique consacrée à son héritage culturel. La cérémonie, riche en symboles, a été présidée par le ministre de la Culture, du Tourisme et []

A name, a document, a future: Cameroon’s fight to register every child

Efforts to expand birth registration in Cameroon are gaining ground, but millions of children remain undocumented.

Experts Debate the Future of Creativity in the Age of AI

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly reshape creative industries worldwide, Ethiopian stakeholders have begun taking proactive steps to understand how this technological transformation intersects with the nation’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. The significance of this issue was highlighted on July 2,2026 , when the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences hosted a high-level panel discussion []

Uganda: Digital Number Plate Delays Lock Up Billions As Businesses, Motorists Count Losses

[Nile Post] Uganda's transition to digital number plates is increasingly becoming an economic bottleneck, with months-long delays in issuing registration plates leaving thousands of vehicles and motorcycles stranded, disrupting businesses, delaying deliveries and locking up billions of shillings in government revenue.

LGBTQ2S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report

New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that LGBTQ2S+ consumers represent more than US 3.9 trillion globally in purchasing power

232,000 people register for Hajj 2027 in first 14 days of online registration

232,000 people register for Hajj 2027 in first 14 days of online registration

TikTok and YouTube cut 4.7 million under-16 accounts in Indonesia

The number arrives with the bluntness of a government tally. TikTok and YouTube have deactivated roughly 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under 16 in Indonesia, the country’s communications minister said on 25 June. The bulk of the cuts came from one platform: TikTok deactivated 4.1 million accounts, while YouTube removed 600,000, according to Communications [] This story continues at The Next Web

After WhatsApp, Govt Issues Notices To Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

Government seeks details on username features amid concerns over impersonation and online fraud.

General : 12 Million Malaysians Registered For MyDigital ID As Of June 30 - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 12 million Malaysians had registered for MyDigital ID as of June 30, with 16 million transactions involving registrations, renewals and cancellations of digital identities recorded.

World’s biggest domain seller fears India’s fake site crackdown could damage internet

Soaring smartphone and internet use has coincided with a worsening problem of online fraud in India, the world's most populous nation

2022 Census Disability Report Reveals More Than One in Ten Individuals Aged 5 and Older Living with a Disability

The post 2022 Census Disability Report Reveals More Than One in Ten Individuals Aged 5 and Older Living with a Disability appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

IEC voter registration weekend records 2.9 million registrations ahead of 2026 elections

IEC voter registration weekend records 2.9 million registrations ahead of 2026 elections

Mob burns Ebola treatment centre, Congo toll hits 438

The ‌number of confirmed ‌Ebola cases ‌in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌has ‌risen to 1406 including 438 ​deaths, according to the latest data.

Disability Authority distributed 1,251 assistive devices

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Disability Affairs distributed 1,251 assistive devices to eligible persons with disabilities since the beginning of the year as part of its ongoing...

Federal appeals court clears way for Ohio’s social media parental consent law to go forward

Social media, gaming and other internet app companies will now be required to verify a user’s age and get parental consent for children under 16 years old to use a platform.

Nigeria heads into 2027 election worried about AI, report warns it’s unprepared

The findings come as election authorities across Africa grapple with the growing use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns, including the use of deepfake audio and edited images.

DR Congo’s Ebola official death toll exceeds 400 — authorities

KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — The official death toll in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds more than 400, according to official figures released on Thursday.The highly contagious disease has claimed 438 lives, with 1,406 people infected since the outbreak was declared in northeastern Ituri province on May 15, the National Institute of Public Health said in its latest report.

About 200 digital platforms comply with Indonesia's child safety rules

Around 200 digital platforms operating in Indonesia have submitted self-assessment reports regarding their child safety ...

BAC 2026 à Ratoma : « Les autorités au plus haut niveau partent du principe que la fraude tue », avertit Mohamed Diaby

C’est parti pour le baccalauréat unique session 2026 en Guinée. Les premières épreuves de cet examen ont été lancées ce lundi sur toute l’étendue du territoire national. Au total, 94 392 candidats affrontent les épreuves à l’échelle nationale. Dans la commune de Ratoma, ce sont 17 997 candidats (dont 8 628 filles) toutes options confondues, [] The post BAC 2026 à Ratoma : « Les autorités au plus haut niveau partent du principe que la fraude tue », avertit Mohamed Diaby first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Check out Nigerian lady's ICAN result that has been trending online

A Nigerian lady went viral on social media after sharing her experience as an ICAN examination candidate. Netizens reacted in their large numbers.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254

The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a fatality rate of 25 percent. The post DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Top Trending Topics (July 2026)

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Cape Verde coach insists ‘nothing is impossible’ as champions Argentina await in World Cup knockouts

The African country with a population of just over 500,000 have made it to the round of 32

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

Don't want someone using your Instagram pics to generate AI content? Here's what to do

Muse Image is only available in the U.S. at this time, but the announcement revealed, to the dismay of some, that Meta AI permissions are automatically turned on for users with public accounts in other countries — including Canada — and must be switched off manually in your app settings.

WhatsApp to close privacy loophole by allowing usernames

People can reserve a unique username this week ahead of new feature's launch later this year

Quality decreases as AI is introduced to online communities

ALBAWABA - Online communities are facing content quality decreases as AI becomes more invasive and as the dead internet theory slowly becomes reality...

2026 World Cup: How Digital Security Became a Priority in Major Events

Guest post by VimalRaj Sampathkumar, Technical Head – UK Ireland, ManageEngine The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and the rapid growth of digital infrastructure are raising concerns about cyberattacks targeting businesses, event organisers, and fans. The 2026 World Cup is already expected to attract millions of tourists, generate billions of dollars in revenue, and []

Social contagion and the rise and fall of transgenderism

For more than a decade, the United States and much of the Western world witnessed a dramatic rise in transgender identification, especially among female adolescents and young adults. The speed, the scale, and the demographic concentration [...]

WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

Trump Accounts can help build long-term wealth, but only after ensuring 2 behaviors, exclusive research finds

So far, more than 6 million families have signed children up for Trump Accounts, which officially launch on July 4. The accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are open to any U.S. child with a Social Security number under the age of 18 and include a one-time 1,000 seed contribution from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for babies born from 2025 through 2028. Certain children are eligible for a 250 contribution from tech CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan, and others may receive contributions from their parents' employers. Firms such as SoFi and Charter Communications have vowed to match the initial federal contribution...

EU Reddit Users Must Verify Age With Government ID or Selfie

Child safety is the reason on the label. Look at what's actually in the box. The post EU Reddit Users Must Verify Age With Government ID or Selfie appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.

5 minutes in WhatsApp's settings closed privacy holes I didn't know I had

With nearly one-third of the world using the app, privacy remains a critical concern for everyone.

WATISE 4.0 & Award: Experts, Stakeholders & Policy Analysts Draw Attention to AI’s Impact on Africa’s Telecoms Industry

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on all aspects of human endeavour has not spared the telecommunications industry in Africa and, indeed, Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria, 26 June 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Experts and industry stakeholders, including policy analysts, believe that rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly improve service delivery for the telecoms []