U.S. Secretary of State Blinken speaks about 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report at the State Department in Washington

Generative AI-driven fraud surges across Africa, reaching crisis levels — Smile ID report

Generative AI was behind more than a third of new biometric fraud cases in Africa last year, according to a new report by Smile ID, the continent’s leading provider of identity verification solutions, warning that the surge in deepfakes threatens the data of millions of consumers whose details are held on insecure systems. The 2025 […]

World Bank: Algeria’s Political Uncertainty Affects Economic Performance

As Algerians of all walks of life continue to protest against the military Generals and old guards for keeping a tight grip on the country since independence, all economic sectors of the country are plummeting, heading for a crash. This is the conclusion of the World Bank, which says that deepening political crisis affects business […]

EU announces new emergency humanitarian assistance to Libya

The European Commission announced on Monday a €2 million emergency humanitarian assistance to the scores of Libyans who have been forced to flee their homes because of worsening violence in the country, as the approaching winter will increase their need for warm clothing, heaters and insulated shelter. “The funding will provide essential humanitarian assistance and […]