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There’s a moment in almost every usability session where a participant pauses at the login screen, types something, and glances up: checking whether they’re “doing it right.” That pause is a clear sign. They’ve already clocked that this isn’t a real app, and every data point collected after that moment is filtered through that awareness.There’s a moment in almost every usability session where a participant pauses at the login screen, types something, and glances up: checking whether they’re “doing it right.” That pause is a clear sign. They’ve already clocked that this isn’t a real app, and every data point…

By Intercontinental Trust LtdThe recording of our webinar, “Global Uncertainty, Strategic Choices: Mauritius, a Safe and Trusted Business & Relocation Hub,” is now available.Thank you to everyone who joined us live. For those who could not attend, or for anyone who would like to watch it again, you can access the full replay below.The session featured Mr Sachin Mohabeer, Deputy CEO of the Economic Development Board Mauritius, as guest speaker, alongside Jonathan Tagg, Director, Pam Golding Properties; Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul SC, Senior Partner, Dentons Mauritius; Fazeel Soyfoo, Partner, Andersen in Mauritius; and Willem du Preez, Executive Director, ITL. The discussion was…

On 8 December, 2025, the media regulator for Guinea, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), announced the suspension until further notice of Boubacar Koyla Diallo, host of the programme “Autour de la transition” on Parlement TV, over the edition broadcast on 7 December 2025. The HAC blames the journalist for hosting a program in which, according to the regulator, the participants failed to remain neutral between the presidential candidates running in the election scheduled for December 28, 2025. The regulatory body cited Articles 39 and 40 of Organic Law L/2010/02/CNT of June 2010 on freedom of the press, Articles 5…

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across Africa. The accelerator, organised under the Africa Health ExCon platform, aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful healthcare innovations through mentorship, training, investor access, and strategic ecosystem partnerships. Focus Areas According to the organisers, the programme is targeted at startups developing solutions across several healthcare and technology categories, including: Digital Health Telemedicine Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Diagnostics Healthcare Financing Healthcare Operations Health Data Systems Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Chains The initiative seeks to strengthen…

Habibou Dia has been elected ambassador of the DongFang Scholarship Program cohort at Peking University following a vote involving representatives from 58 countries. The Senegalese official, who also serves as Director of Communications at the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, prevailed over several candidates from countries including Cuba, Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, and the Maldives. He secured 30 votes at the conclusion of the election organized within the framework of the program. This appointment reflects recognition of the coordination and representation role entrusted to the cohort ambassador, whose mission is to unite participants around a shared vision and strengthen…

In brief Tether is working alongside the Government and Central Bank of Georgia to launch GELT, an official stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari. The initiative advances Georgia’s ambition to become a premier crypto hub, utilizing a purpose-built regulatory framework that dovetails with U.S. rules. Designed to lower transaction fees and accelerate cross-border trade, the asset isn’t being billed by Tether as a central bank digital currency. Tether said on Monday that it plans to issue a stablecoin in Georgia with support from the country’s government, underscoring the nation’s aggressive push to establish itself as a crypto hub that’s uniquely…

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions will ultimately depend on its ability to solve one critical challenge: infrastructure readiness. Speaking at this year’s IDC CIO Summit 2026,  a premier gathering for technology decision makers, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Santini said global AI players are already looking toward Africa as a strategic investment destination. “The question becomes: is Africa ready? Global AI players increasingly view Africa…

TL;DR A number of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream knock-offs are popping up in the Google Play Store. The clones appear to be using identical key art and very similar title names. The apps have reached a combined total of over 150,000 downloads. When a game gets a lot of attention, it’s not uncommon to see imitators try to capitalize on the success. That’s currently what’s happening to Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Google Play Store. However, most knock-offs aren’t often this blatant about it. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Tomodachi Life: Living…

South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa © Nic Bothma/Pool via Reuters Published on May 12, 2026 at 06:51 am (GMT +1) President Cyril Ramaphosa has maintained his innocence after South Africa’s Constitutional Court revived impeachment proceedings linked to findings that he may have a case to answer over the alleged concealment of a 2020 robbery at his Phala Phala game farm. “While there have been calls in some circles that I should resign, nothing in the constitutional court judgment compels me to resign [from] my office,” he said during a late night televised address on 11 May, after a day of…

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…