Brighton, UK — A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens’ freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy, warns a new report by the Institute of Development Studies. African governments are paying billions of dollars to Chinese companies for so-called ‘smart city’ products for public space surveillance –…
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the death of a Mexican citizen in an immigration detention facility this week in Georgia, as Mexican authorities sought details surrounding the circumstances of the incident. On Wednesday, Heber Sanchez Domínguez, a 34-year-old Mexican citizen, died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at the Robert A. Deyton…
Africa’s 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard. Jump to … Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Africa’s diverse governance tapestry is reflected in the 11 countries planning to hold elections in…
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the people of Somalia following the successful conduct of municipal elections in Mogadishu on 25 December 2025. He praised the calm, orderly, and peaceful nature of the voting process, describing it as a positive milestone for the country. More than…
The Department of Home Affairs is looking to stop the production of green bar-coded ID books by the end of the year. (Photograph by DHA) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is targeting a total phase-out of the production of green bar-coded ID books for smart IDs by the end of the year, says minister…
The US Embassy in Qatar has told US citizens in the country to shelter in place “until further notice”. The embassy suggested in a notice online that Americans do so “out of an abundance of caution”. The warning comes after the State Department told US citizens in international locations to “exercise increased caution,” after the…
