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🇱🇷 Chinese Nationals Busted in High-Tech Fraud Scheme Targeting Orange Mobile Liberia
In Monrovia, more than five Chinese nationals have been arrested over an alleged high‑tech scheme to defraud Orange Mobile Liberia, exposing yet again how vulnerable local telecoms are to sophisticated cyber and telecom fraud operations.[1][2][3][4] While the full investigation is still unfolding, early indications suggest the attack was designed to exploit Orange’s network for illegal…
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Inside Myanmar’s Cybercrime Underworld: A Times Reporter’s Rare Glimpse into a War-Zone Scam Hub
In a shocking investigation, Hannah Beech, a correspondent for The New York Times, managed to gain rare access inside one of Myanmar’s secretive cyberscam centers—a place where digital scammers, many of them Chinese nationals, are orchestrating global fraud operations in the middle of a chaotic war zone. These centers, often located in conflict-torn border regions,…
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Africa’s Entrepreneurial Future: Startup, Tech, & Data Skills Programs
Across Africa, entrepreneurs and data innovators are fueling economic growth, job creation, and transformation. From foundational courses to advanced tech boot camps, learning programs are giving Africa’s youth and professionals the knowledge and tools to launch successful ventures and accelerate their careers. Top Free and Affordable Courses to Boost Your Skills For those interested in…
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The American Takeover of TikTok: A New Digital Colonialism or a Blueprint for Sovereignty?
For months, the fate of TikTok, the wildly popular video app used by 170 million Americans, hung in the balance. Now, a landmark deal has been sealed, shifting its US operations from Chinese ownership to a powerful consortium of American corporate giants, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. But beneath the surface of this corporate…
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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🇲🇬Madagascar Faces Mobile Money Crisis Amid Tax Controversy
The mobile money sector in Madagascar is at a critical juncture following debates over a new proposed tax bill that many experts, businesses, and stakeholders are labeling as inefficient and dangerous for the country’s growing digital economy. Mobile money services are a lifeline for millions of Malagasy citizens, providing financial inclusion in a country where…
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