Last month, Flutterwave, Africa’s largest startup by private valuation, was involved in a hack that resulted in over ?2.9 billion (~$4.2 million) missing from its accounts, according to local tech publication Techpoint Africa.
Climate change to cost Germany up to $960bn by 2050, study finds
Report released during debate on how Berlin could cut greenhouse gas emissions in challenging sectors like transport.
Egypt arrests dozens over alleged online crypto scam
Egyptian authorities say they have arrested 29 people accused of running an online cryptocurrency scheme.
A moment of grace in war-torn Yemen: Tribal chief forgives man involved in son’s killing
On February 20, 2023, a man convicted of murder was pardoned moments before he was supposed to be executed in the Marib region of central Yemen. Many locals have been sharing the story on social media as a source of inspiration and to ease the burden …
Overclassification Overkill: The US Government Is Drowning in a Sea of Secrets
The U.S. faces far more threats to its national security than from spy balloons or classified documents discovered in former and current presidents’ homes.
Paris talks on New Caledonia’s future will ‘avoid return to violence’
Supporters and opponents of independence in New Caledonia – whose future status must be negotiated with the French government – are expected to travel to Paris next month for talks.
Carriers hit the brakes as boxships sail at slowest rates ever
The ‘go slow’ movement that shipowners expect to tighten supply is underway
Container giants hit the brakes as ‘go slow’ trend gathers pace
The switch to slower speeds that shipowners expect to tighten supply is underway