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The U.S. Social Security Administration is transitioning to Login.gov as its user authentication system to provide safe access control and account security in line with federal standards, specifically IAL2. Online “my Social Security” accounts registered prior to September 18, 2021 will be required to switch to Login.gov. Users who already...

US Social Security transition to Login.gov authentication already past 5M accounts

The UK’s Home Office has announced an initiative aimed at improving the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) office through a comprehensive transformation program. This project, spearheaded by Carly Blay, the newly appointed senior responsible owner (SRO), is set to modernize the way civil registration services operate, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility.

UK gov’t overhauling civil registration services, appoints new leader

As digital identity gains prominence in a financial industry beset by fraud, nations in Asia are enabling banks to lead on digital and mobile ID integration. South Korean banks introduce digital ID to connect private, public sectors. Commercial banks in the Republic of Korea will introduce digital ID cards on...

Asian banks deploy biometrics and digital ID for security, additional services

Retail biometrics and technology provider Aisles has launched a new venture capital investment arm, fueled by $100 million in new funds raised, according to a company announcement. Aisles Capital will utilize a dual investment strategy that includes supporting internal projects and finding investment opportunities within retail technology but outside of...

Retail AI and biometrics provider Aisles raises $100M to launch investment arm

Get to know Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu; he is reportedly the first Nigerian billionaire and the founding president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He established his wealth during the colonial era. When he died in 1966, his wealth was $4 billion in today’s economic value, Forbes Africa reported in 2018.

Meet Nigeria’s first billionaire who was reportedly worth $4 billion at the time of his death in 1966

Despite facing slavery, colonialism and later on fighting for independence, Africans on the continent have shown resilience in all facets of life. From sports, entertainment, and academia to business, they have braved the odds to remain competitive. In the business world today, there are some Africans ranked among the top millionaires and billionaires due to their success stories.

Five 20th-century African millionaires you should know

President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.

Rwanda's 99% man who wants to extend his three decades in power

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The Independent

Six Chinese citizens were killed and several went missing after a local militia targeted a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Thursday as the central African country continued to be wracked by widespread violence.At least two and possibly three Congolese soldiers were also killed in the attack, which took place in the gold-rich Djugu territory in Ituri province. The attack was carried out by a militia called Codeco, or Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, Djugu administrator Ruphin Mapela said. A Red Cross representative in the region said the militiamen “entered the camp and...

Six Chinese nationals mining for gold killed in Congo militia attack

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Ghana Empire, once a powerful state in West Africa, holds a rich tapestry of history that continues to intrigue historians and enthusiasts alike. Known for its immense wealth, sophisticated governance, and strategic trade routes, this empire thrived between the 6th and 13th centuries. Its legacy, deeply embedded in the sands of the Sahara, tells a story of economic prowess, cultural richness, and architectural innovation. Ghana Empire was not just a regional power but a beacon of African civilization, influencing trade across continents. With its capital at Koumbi Saleh, the empire became a hub for exchanging gold, salt, and other precious commodities, linking the Saharan and sub-Saharan worlds. Unraveling the facts about this empire sheds light on the complexities of ancient African societies and their contributions to global history.

14 Facts About Ghana Empire

We visited a Masai compound, a tribe of Kenya one day. And as the group was negotiating with a compound elder of how much money it would take to allow us to enter the compound and photograph Masai life, I was out in the parking lot negotiating how much it would take for this Moran guy to give up his spear. No, it’s not what you think. A Moran is a young male person assigned to guard the compound’s cattle from lions to make him eligible to have a wife. In other words, you have to have killed a lion with a spear before you can marry.

The Masai, a tribe found in Kenya and Tanzania

The body of Burundi's former president Pierre Buyoya was repatriated to his home country on Tuesday, more than three years after he was buried thousands of kilometres (miles) away in Mali. At the time, a senior Burundian government official had said Buyoya had the right to be buried in his home country but would not be given the honours afforded to a former head of state because of the sentence against him.

Body of former Burundian president Buyoya repatriated from Mali

In the face of Cameroon's criminalization of LGBTQ+ relationships, the daughter of the nation's president has come out. Brenda Biya, daughter of President Paul Biya, revealed in a recent post to her Instagram that she is in a relationship with Brazilian model Layyons Valença. Biya posted a photo of the two kissing, writing in the caption: “PS: I’m crazy about you & I want the world to know.”

Cameroon president's daughter comes out, reveals relationship with Brazilian model

The Associated Press

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on power. Kagame’s opponents —...

Provisional election results show Rwanda’s Kagame cruising to victory, an outcome that was expected

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Johannesburg — The military junta that seized power in Burkina Faso less than two years ago announced a law Wednesday criminalizing homosexuality. "Henceforth homosexuality and associated practices will be punished by the law," Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayalawas quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. It makes the West African nation the latest of the continent's 54 countries to follow a trend in banning same-sex relations. There are now only 21 African nations that do not explicitly prohibit same-sex relations. Uganda imposed the continent's most severe laws in May.Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon's President Paul Biya, came out as a lesbian...

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as Africa's coup belt rejects the West

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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LONDON (Reuters) - The world's second vaccine against malaria was launched on Monday as Ivory Coast began a routine vaccine programme using shots developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India.

Second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast in new milestone

The Hill

This is a moment when America can make headway on the continent because African leaders are also upset about China’s unfulfilled pledges.

Opinion: China’s losses in Kenya are America’s opportunities in Africa

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World Bank identifies priority actions for DPI in Equatorial Guinea

A World Bank team has identified immediate actions which the government of Equatorial Guinea should undertake in ramping up its digital transformation push. These actions include...

World Bank identifies priority actions for DPI in Equatorial Guinea

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