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Nigeria’s Jihadists Are Using TikTok to Recruit African Youth

Nigeria’s Jihadists Are Using TikTok to Recruit African Youth

Photo Credits (REUTERS) In Nigeria, a new front in the fight against extremism is unfolding not in the forests or deserts, but online, right on TikTok. For millions of African youth scrolling through the app,

Technology
 Google Introduces AI Chatbot into Search to Take on ChatGPT

 Google Introduces AI Chatbot into Search to Take on ChatGPT

Google, the tech giant, is rolling out a new “AI Mode” in its search engine, turning basic queries into smart conversations. The feature, launched this week in the US, allows users to interact with Google's

Politics
Canada in Talks to Join Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defence Project

Canada in Talks to Join Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defence Project

Photo Credits (BBC) Canada may soon join forces with the United States in a high-stakes security project aimed at defending North America from modern missile threats. The Canadian government has confirmed that talks are underway

Technology
Tanzania Silences X Again After Presidential Death Sparks Outrage

Tanzania Silences X Again After Presidential Death Sparks Outrage

Tanzania is back in the spotlight for blocking the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) nationwide. This move came after hackers took over the official Tanzania Police Force X account and falsely announced President Samia

Technology
Police Recruitment Goes Digital as Kenya Embraces Tech-Driven Reforms

Police Recruitment Goes Digital as Kenya Embraces Tech-Driven Reforms

A major shift is underway in Kenya’s police recruitment process, as the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) prepares to fully digitise how aspiring officers apply and are selected. The reform promises to eliminate the long-standing

Technology
Court Upholds KFCB’s Authority to Regulate TikTok and Facebook in Kenya

Court Upholds KFCB’s Authority to Regulate TikTok and Facebook in Kenya

The High Court has affirmed the Kenya Film Classification Board’s (KFCB) authority to regulate content published on social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, marking a significant legal win for the state agency. The

Technology
From Teenage Hacker to Europe’s Most Wanted: The Story of Julius Kivimäki

From Teenage Hacker to Europe’s Most Wanted: The Story of Julius Kivimäki

In the world of cyber-crime, the name Julius Kivimäki once echoed as a symbol of chaos and disruption. But now, after years of evading justice, his reign of terror has come to an end with