Cybersecurity

Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity
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30 June, 2026

Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity

African nations are enhancing digital identity and public services, with Rwanda issuing digital biometric IDs and Kenya strengthening its cybersecurity...
Maldives advances digital ID bill as Luxembourg stalls
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25 June, 2026

Maldives advances digital ID bill as Luxembourg stalls

The Maldives is progressing toward a digital ID system as parliament reviews a new bill, while Luxembourg remains behind without...
France sets 2030 deadline for quantum-safe encryption
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25 June, 2026

France sets 2030 deadline for quantum-safe encryption

France's ANSSI mandates quantum-resistant encryption, signaling a shift in security standards for government and critical infrastructures by 2030.
Nigeria mandates local data storage amid privacy crisis
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24 June, 2026

Nigeria mandates local data storage amid privacy crisis

Starting January 1, 2027, Nigeria will require banks and fintech companies to store payment transaction data locally, bolstering data protection...
Canada tables bill restricting social media, AI chatbots for under-16
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18 June, 2026

Canada tables bill restricting social media, AI chatbots for under-16

Canada introduces the Safe Social Media Act, banning under-16s from social media without child safeguards and placing new restrictions on...
US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission
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5 June, 2026

US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission

Japan is joining forces with the U.S. for the Genesis Mission, a key initiative designed to boost Washington's scientific discovery...