AU’s Proposed Child Online Safety Protocol Tests Africa’s Digital Governance Capacity A Ghana-based child rights organisation has formally petitioned the African Union to establish 16 as the minimum age for social media access across the continent, triggering a broader question…
When the Boardroom Speaks Plainly: AI-Driven Workforce Restructuring and the Governance Deficit in West African Financial Services Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters’ description of laid-off banking staff as “lower value human capital” was not a gaffe. It was a moment…
Afrophobia and Institutional Erosion Threaten Pan-African Integration, Thabo Mbeki Lecture Warns The 16th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture, held on 24 May 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, placed two converging governance failures at the centre…
When the Regulator Becomes the Case Study South Africa’s first binding artificial intelligence policy framework was withdrawn just 16 days after its official gazetting on 10 April 2025, after journalists discovered that its reference list contained fabricated academic sources —…
When Persistence Becomes a Governance Failure Across West Africa’s private sector and public institutions, a persistent cultural bias toward continuation over correction is costing firms, development agencies, and state-owned enterprises measurable capital. The question is not whether organisations should persevere…
Four Nigerian technology firms secured positions in Google’s competitive startup accelerator programme, highlighting West Africa’s emergence as a continental hub for artificial intelligence-driven financial services innovation. The selection represents Nigeria’s continued leadership in Africa’s digital transformation, with implications for regional…
A comprehensive global analysis of scientific institutions reveals that women remain systematically excluded from positions that shape scientific policy and excellence standards, presenting particular challenges for West African countries seeking to leverage science and technology for regional development under the…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has gained fresh political backing after the African Union (AU) inaugurated a Committee of Heads of State and Government to drive implementation. The AU announced the move at the 39th Ordinary Session of…
A landmark jury trial began in Los Angeles this week over whether Instagram and YouTube were designed to addict young users and harm their mental health. The plaintiff, identified as K.G.M., says the platforms worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts.…
Discord will require users worldwide to prove their age to access adult content. The company will switch all profiles to a teen-appropriate experience by default. Rollout begins in early March, with a phased approach for new and existing accounts. What…
