[IPS] NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania / UNITED NATIONS — Governments are increasingly adopting the digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach to deliver public services. An essential component of this is digital identity. Digital identities are often designed to provide a seamless experience for users which ought to be secure, user-friendly, and preserve privacy. Source
[The Conversation Africa] While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa. Source
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, has hailed the corporate world for supporting athletes who will represent Malawi in France at the 2024 edition of Paris Paralympic Games from 27th August to 8th September. Source
[World Bank] Washington — Over six million people in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique are set to benefit from a new World Bank regional program that will enhance Eastern and Southern African countries’ financial preparedness to respond to climate shocks. The Regional Emergency Preparedness and Inclusive Recovery Program (REPAIR), approved today, will strengthen countries’ resilience against … Devamını oku
[UN News] Recent “unilateral acts” by rival sides in Libya have led to a rapid deterioration in political and economic stability coupled with rising insecurity, a senior UN official in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. Source
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Attorney Dixon N. Tamba, Deputy Commissioner General for Naturalization of the Liberia Immigration Service, has denied reports that Contec Global Liberia Limited, an Indian company contracted to print resident permits, is yet to issue any resident permits, despite reportedly charging applicants $350 each. Source
[Afrobarometer] As Lesotho celebrates its bicentennial, views are mixed on how well government is advancing the country’s founding principles. Source
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. Source
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 — President William Ruto is set to formally launch the candidacy of Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairman post. Source
[HRW] Locate, Release Them, Investigate Allegations of Torture Source