Somalia Raises National Security Alarm Over Upcoming WhatsApp Username Feature
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Somalia Raises National Security Alarm Over Upcoming WhatsApp Username Feature

The Somali government has voiced serious concerns regarding an upcoming update from WhatsApp that will allow users to interact via usernames rather than traditional phone numbers. Officials in Mogadishu warn that removing the mandatory visibility of phone numbers could severely hinder law enforcement efforts, particularly in a nation that has spent over two decades battling […]
Nigerian Police Officers Arrested After Extorting Nation’s Anti-Corruption Chief at Unauthorised Checkpoint
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Nigerian Police Officers Arrested After Extorting Nation’s Anti-Corruption Chief at Unauthorised Checkpoint

Four law enforcement officers in Nigeria have found themselves in custody after unknowingly targeting the nation’s premier anti-corruption official at an illegal roadside checkpoint. The routine shakedown took a dramatic turn when the officers pulled over Musa Aliyu, the leader of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, while he was navigating the […]
Hidden in the Canopy: Scientists Confirm New Primate Species in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Hidden in the Canopy: Scientists Confirm New Primate Species in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Deep within the dense, high-altitude tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers have officially confirmed the discovery of a new primate species. Characterized by its striking black face and vibrant pinkish-orange lips, this newly identified monkey resides high in the tree canopies of Lomami National Park, located in the central-eastern region of the […]
Ghana Mandates Biometric Scans for National ID to Combat Fraud
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Ghana Mandates Biometric Scans for National ID to Combat Fraud

Ghana is implementing stringent new regulations to combat identity fraud, making biometric verification of its national ID card, the “Ghana Card,” mandatory for all transactions. Effective immediately, businesses and institutions are prohibited from accepting photocopies or relying on visual inspection of the cards. Instead, they must utilize a dedicated mobile application to scan and verify […]