A reported cyberattack on Senegal's treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries are struggling to build up their defences against hackers and fraudsters at... See more
As Africa rapidly goes digital, it becomes a prime target for hackers Zeenat Hansrod Fri, May 15, 2026 at 2:59 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As African nations develop increasingly dynamic digita... See more
South Africa seeks return of citizens tricked into fighting in Ukraine Zeenat Hansrod with RFI Fri, February 13, 2026 at 3:28 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oscar Khagola Mutoka (far right) sent t... See more
A minerals-for-security deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a constitutional challenge in Kinshasa, with critics warning the government may be underselling the country's vast mineral wealth. The partnership was pr... See more
Over half of African states subjected to travel bans or visa bonds by US Zeenat Hansrod Fri, January 9, 2026 at 3:54 p.m. UTC 2 min read A Transportation Security Administration officer checks a traveller’s passport at Baltimore-Washington International A... See more