The Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) has formally asked Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) for documents detailing the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Data Migration Policy…
The Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) of Uganda has issued a decision reaffirming that data controllers are liable for the proper handling of personal data. In a recent complaint (PDPO…
The Government of Lesotho has issued a warning to the public about the circulation of AI-generated fake videos involving His Majesty King Letsie III and the Prime Minister, Mr Samuel…
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…
The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted resolution A/79/L.118, marking a major milestone in the regulation and governance of Artificial Intelligence worldwide. Passed on August 28, 2025, the resolution…