Nigeria digitalizes process to authenticate academic certificates
The evaluation, verification, or authentication of academic credentials in Nigeria are now fully digital and largely automated processes. A recent…
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Cybastion to support digital infrastructure development in DRC
U.S. digital ID and cybersecurity firm Cybastion will deploy its technology and expertise in support of the Democratic Republic of…
DRC envisages a functional digital government platform by March
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to launch its digital government platform within the first quarter of this year…
African digital ID systems need better governance by stronger independent bodies: Researchers
Digital ID systems backed by biometrics are being imposed on Africans, preventing millions from receiving essential services they are entitled…
Angola begins issuance of ID cards to newborns
Angolan authorities have announced a plan to strengthen birth registration and begin the issuance of national ID cards to newborns…
Iraq introduces facial recognition for voter verification in November election
The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq (IHEC) says it has added a facial recognition option to voter verification for…
Bhutan begins migrating self-sovereign digital ID to Ethereum
Bhutan has begun the integration of its National Digital Identity (NDI) platform with the Ethereum open-source blockchain protocol, the Kingdom…
DRC drafting $1.5B digital transformation blueprint
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun working on a mega money blueprint which is aimed at speeding up…
Fresh call for single digital borders by African nations to facilitate cross-border trade
There is a new call from development policy stakeholders for African nations to introduce one-stop-shop borders and digitize all related…
Biometrics blend into daily life as a Rorschach test
Biometrics mean a lot of different things to different people. They are a method of forensic investigation, and a way…
