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…
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…
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…
Artificial intelligence played a growing role in cybercrime during the final quarter of 2025. According to a new report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group, state-backed hackers increasingly used AI tools to improve reconnaissance, phishing campaigns, and malware development. The findings update earlier research released in November 2025 and show that malicious actors are integrating…
Rwanda is seeking $12 billion in private and public financing to implement its national Climate action plan through 2035. The updated Climate strategy sets ambitious emission reduction targets and outlines how Climate investment will drive long term resilience and sustainable growth. In December 2025, Rwanda submitted its third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement….
The Government of Rwanda and Anthropic have signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding to expand artificial intelligence across education, health and public sector systems nationwide. The agreement formalizes an ongoing collaboration and represents Anthropic’s first multi sector government MOU in Africa. AI Deployment in Health and Public Services Under the agreement, Anthropic will support…
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to India on February 17, placing artificial intelligence at the core of a growing strategic alliance. While defense discussions include potential Dassault Rafale agreements, AI cooperation carries broader long term implications for Africa. The visit sets the stage for the India AI Impact Summit on February 19,…
Voice as Africa’s digital entry point When Abdoulaye Diack, program manager at Google Research, explains the origin of WAXAL, he begins with a single word. WAXAL means “speaking” in Wolof, a language widely spoken in the Senegambia region. The name reflects a central idea. In Africa, where more than 2,000 languages are spoken and many…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people shop online, book romantic experiences, or spend more time on dating apps and social media. This surge in activity also attracts cybercriminals. Scammers exploit emotions, urgency, and trust during this period. With artificial intelligence making fake profiles, messages, and promotional offers more convincing, spotting fraud has become harder. Romance…
People form emotional bonds with AI Artificial intelligence can write poems, hold conversations, and offer companionship. For some users, this has led to real emotional attachment. In Canada, a man recently proposed to an AI avatar named Saia. In the United States, a woman using the name Ayrin said she had a romantic relationship with…
