Tag: Internet
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How to Win Followers and Scamfluence People
Format Boy makes a living teaching Yahoo Boys, notorious West African scammers, how to use AI and deepfake technology to ensnare their next victims. AS SOON AS Format Boy answers the phone, I recognize his booming voice. I’ve spent weeks immersed in the influencer’s back catalog of videos and voice notes. Format Boy isn’t like other…
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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. The temporary ban, which could be extended to up to 90 days, will come…
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LinkedIn to Pay $335 Million for Data Privacy Violation!
#privacy #news #data #linkedin We all know LinkedIn; a kind platform that helps us find jobs from all around the globe, right? Well, there is a rather dark side as well. Recently, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which is the regulator to watch over LinkedIn in the EU, declared that the website has processed its users’…
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🇳🇪 Niger signs agreement with Starlink
Niger Prime Minister Mahamane Lamine Zeine announced that Niger will be connected to the global Starlink satellite communications system. “This is a major achievement for the government, which will allow us to cover all regions of Niger with mobile communications. <…> The Starlink satellites will allow us to have communications throughout the country, which is…
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Top 10 African countries with the most internet users in 2024
The global number of internet users continues to rise, thanks to the growing accessibility of affordable devices, better connectivity, and the spread of digital services. Africa, despite facing numerous challenges, is also experiencing this upward trend. This advancement is due to multiple factors, such as investments in infrastructure, the expansion of mobile networks, and initiatives…
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Kenya aims for digital transformation: 80% of public services to go online
This ambitious plan, announced by Mary Kerema, secretary for Information, Communications, Technology (ICT), E-Government, and Digital Economy, builds on Kenya’s current digital infrastructure, which already boasts 17,000 online services available online through the eCitizen platform. This partnership was discussed at the International Conference on Convergence and Smart Systems, organized by Pioneer International University (PIU). Kerema…
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Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store Amid Government Pressure
Apple removed a number of virtual private network (VPN) apps in Russia from its App Store on July 4, 2024, following a request by Russia’s state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, Russian news media reported. This includes the mobile apps of 25 VPN service providers, including ProtonVPN, Red Shield VPN, NordVPN and Le VPN, according to MediaZona.…
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Persistent undersea cable issues cause Internet disruptions in East Africa
Persistent problems with undersea cables are causing internet disruptions across East Africa, prompting frustration among users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. Industry expert Ben Roberts explained that faults in the cables linking the region to the global network via South Africa are to blame. Despite efforts from service providers, including Airtel Kenya and Vodacom…
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Updates on internet outage in West Africa
The recent internet outage in West Africa was primarily caused by damage to multiple undersea cables. These cables are vital for carrying internet traffic across continents. Here’s a breakdown: Additional Factors:
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