Africa’s digital identity systems are facing an unprecedented wave of sophisticated fraud, with West Africa emerging as the region hardest hit by biometric spoofing attempts. According to Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, spoofing …

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🇪🇹 Trade talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week. The 14th edition of the annual designer showcase took place from Jan. 22-26 in the capital Addis Ababa. Seralesti, Dagmawit and skateboarding streetwear brand Kushineta were among the 14 Ethiopian …

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In December Ethiopia’s parliament passed legislation opening up the East African country’s banking sector to competition from foreign companies, ending the decades-long domination of state-run entities as Addis Ababa continues to pursue a policy of market …

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