Vietnam requires social media platforms enforce age, identity checks
Vietnam’s ruling Party has issued a directive mandating identity authentication for all social media users. Signed on January 28 by…
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Project 06 drives Vietnam’s digital transformation
Vietnam is moving rapidly to embed biometrics into its national digital identity framework, with multiple government initiatives reshaping how citizens…
Madagascar digital ID pilot kicks off, testing infrastructure ahead of nationwide rollout
The Malagasy government has launched a pilot program to enroll citizens for its new national digital ID system, ahead of…
Many African countries will operationalize continental DPI frameworks in 2026: Report
Research and policy organization DigitA has projected that 2026 will be a turning point for many African nations where the…
NADRA launches Bug Bounty Challenge to fortify Pakistan’s digital ID infrastructure
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its first-ever Bug Bounty Challenge 2026, a national competition designed to…
Cameroon deploys cybersecurity system to protect DPI, boost digital trust
Cameroon’s National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC) has taken delivery of software and hardware worth around XAF735 million…
ECOWAS reflects on common approach to AI adoption, governance
West African nations under the banner of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) believe there’s need for a…
Indonesia seeks biometric liveness detection in push against ID fraud
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Ditjen Dukcapil) is shopping for a firm to provide a face biometric…
South Africa prioritises high-impact digital services in 2024-2029 plan
The South African government says it is working to make its digital transformation journey more inclusive by focusing on aspects…
UNDP showcases how blockchain complements DPI and digital transformation efforts
From Ghana to Georgia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has implemented blockchain technology into dozens of public systems over…
