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Malawi Constitutional Court Overturns Criminal Defamation Law

Malawi’s Constitutional Court has declared Section 200 of the Penal Code unconstitutional, ending the criminalization of defamation for violating freedom of expression. The historic ruling followed a legal challenge by activist Joshua Chisa Mbele, who faced prosecution under the provision,…

Uganda Regulator Finds Google in Breach of Data Protection Law

Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has ruled that Google LLC violated Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act by collecting and processing Ugandan citizens’ data without registering locally. The PDPO ordered Google to register with Uganda’s regulator within 30 days…

Somalia Approves Cybercrime Bill to Boost Digital Security

Somalia’s Cabinet officially approved its new Cybercrime Bill on August 21, 2025, to strengthen national digital security and fight online crime. The law will help protect computer systems and support investigations into cyber threats. Source:allAfrica.com – Somalia Approves New Cybercrime…

UN General Assembly Adopts Landmark AI Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted resolution A, marking a major milestone in the regulation and governance of Artificial Intelligence worldwide. Passed on August 28, 2025, the resolution sets out global principles for the ethical use and development…