Africa Rewrites Its Digital Narrative in the Modern Age
Africa rewrites its digital narrative as technology transforms how the continent presents itself to the world. For many years, global media shaped Africa’s image with stories focused on conflict and crisis. Today, this perception is changing. With over 415 million mobile internet users, Africans now tell their own stories and highlight a new era of…
OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek of Using Its AI Technology
OpenAI has formally written to U.S. lawmakers alleging that Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is leveraging American AI technology to develop its own competing systems. In the letter, OpenAI claims that DeepSeek is benefiting from the extensive research and computational resources invested by U.S.-based AI laboratories in order to strengthen its position in the rapidly…
BSC Becomes Authorized Starlink Reseller in Rwanda
Rwandan internet infrastructure and service provider BSC has officially received authorization to distribute Starlink internet services in Rwanda. Starlink operates under SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, and delivers satellite-based internet connectivity worldwide. Expanding High-Speed Internet Access Starlink provides satellite internet using wireless technology, enabling connectivity in remote and rural areas where traditional…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs
The US Supreme Court has overturned global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump last year. The court ruled that Trump did not have the legal power to introduce the tariffs on his own. In a 6–3 decision, the justices said the US Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to impose taxes, including tariffs. The ruling confirmed…
Ireland Launches Investigation Into X Over Grok AI Concerns
Ireland’s data protection authority has opened a formal investigation into X over concerns linked to Grok, the artificial intelligence tool integrated into the platform owned by Elon Musk. The probe focuses on how Grok processes users’ personal data and allegations that it has generated explicit images and videos, including content reportedly involving minors. Reports of…
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Court Over Allegations Against Meta
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, appeared in court in Los Angeles to testify in a lawsuit accusing social media platforms Instagram and Facebook of contributing to addiction and mental health problems among children. The case centers on allegations that the platforms encourage excessive use among young users, leading to depression, anxiety, and in some cases,…
OpenAI Secures Data Center Partnership to Power ChatGPT
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to use its data storage infrastructure requiring up to 100 megawatts of power. The agreement marks a significant step in expanding the computing infrastructure that supports ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence services. Part of the $500 Billion Stargate Project…
Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to the BBC, unmarked police vehicles arrived early Thursday at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where he has been living. Reports indicate that Thames Valley Police carried out the arrest and conducted searches in…
National Bank Reports Drop in Digital Payment Fraud Cases
Rwanda recorded a sharp decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to new data from the National Bank of Rwanda. Officials announced the figures during a joint press conference of the Monetary Policy Committee and the Financial Stability Committee on February 2. The central bank reported that fraud cases linked to digital payments…
Bad Bunny to Star in Film Inspired by Puerto Rican Revolutionary
Global music star Bad Bunny will take on his first leading film role in the historical drama Porto Rico. The cast also includes Javier Bardem and Edward Norton. René Pérez, known as Residente, directs the project. Producers have developed the film since 2023. The story draws inspiration from José Maldonado Román, a revolutionary figure from…
Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life Over Martial Law Attempt
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading what judges described as an insurrection. The ruling follows his failed attempt to impose martial law on 3 December 2024. The court found that Yoon violated the constitution by ordering military troops to seal off the National Assembly…
