Internet

Violence Erupts in Bangladesh Amidst Civil Unrest Bangladesh faced an almost complete internet blackout, as reported by outage observer Netblocks, following upheaval in student protests that resulted in at least 32 casualties. In a dramatic turn of events, students set ablaze the national broadcaster after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's televised address attempting to quell the mounting unrest. Hundreds of enraged students demanding changes to civil service appointment criteria clashed with riot police, who responded…

The only African representative at the South by Southwest Innovation Fair (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, the GiveDirectly-Novissi application received a special jury award. Recognition for this unique digital creation, from Togo, which aims to fight poverty.…

Digital transformation is taking place in Africa to the delight of computer hackers who compete in creativity to hack data from companies or individuals. Experts present at the Lomé Cyber ​​Security Summit believe it is important to protect oneself.…

Fighting rape using technology is now possible in southern Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this province, violence against women is still very much present, perpetrated by civilians but also by combatants from the many militias and…

In Rwanda, the internet and social networks are now in the sights of the authorities. In its latest report, published today, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Human Rights Watch once again condemns the harassment of bloggers and youtubers.…

In Côte d'Ivoire, two bills are worrying the internet community. The government has announced the forthcoming change of jurisdiction over the press and the audiovisual sector. The goal is to regulate the functions of bloggers, influencers and activists on the…

Zambians flocked to vote for a president on Thursday in controversial polls by incumbent Edgar Lungu and longtime rival Hakainde Hichilema as the internet saw restrictions. After 12 hours of voting, the polls closed at 18.00 (1600 GMT) with several hundred left in queues waiting to vote.The closely fought presidential election is seen as a test of the country's…

How do I manage and distribute authors' rights for artists in Africa in an increasingly digital world? This is one of the debates that excited the participants in the sixth edition of Moca, the African creativity movement, which was held last week in Paris. Platforms and telephone operators are increasingly using the work of artists and artists need to take greater advantage of it. This is particularly…

The African continent is hit by daily hacks. And as with all regions of the world, cybercrime is detrimental to economic development. The Cyber ​​Africa Forum is investigating this scourge on June 7 in Abidjan. In Africa and elsewhere, criminal organizations or government agencies are increasing computer attacks on critical…

A social media activist was sentenced to five years in prison for posting a clip in which she demanded attacks on Nigerian citizens. Return after a video that was incorrectly presented as representing Ivorians who had been beaten in Niger. as reported from Abidjan, Sidy YansaneHis face is everywhere on social networks and in…