The GDPR Dilemma: Why African Economies Could Struggle Under European Data Regulations

As Africa continues to engage more deeply with the global digital economy, the question of whether to align with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become increasingly pressing. While GDPR compliance might seem like a gateway to expanding trade with Europe, for many African countries, the reality could be far more challenging—and potentially detrimenta...

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Kaspersky Discloses Fraudulent Campaigns Targeting Students and Educators

As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have...

Entertainment Industry Faces Rising Risks: Allianz Risk Barometer 2024

The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 has unveiled the top five risks confronting the entertainm...

Candidates from Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Mauritius Contesting for AUC Chairperson's Position

After several months of conscientious search for potential contestants to take over the Af...

Raising Africa's Ambition to Address Land Degradation, Desertification and Drought

Climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are intertwined crises that threaten our...

The GDPR Dilemma: Why African Economies Could Struggle Under European Data Regulations

While GDPR compliance might seem like a gateway to expanding trade with Europe, for many A...

Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) and Sudanese-Ethiopian-Egyptian Port Partnership

The strategic significance of the Red Sea is undeniable, yet the western shore remains und...

Capitalising on Africa's Data Centre Boom

Data centres undoubtedly represent enormous opportunity in Africa as demand for seamless n...

Prof. Abukutsa Bags National Research Award for Championing African Indigenous Vegetables

Prof Abukutsa was recognized in the “Biological sciences, technology and innovation catego...

Is Kenya’s New Public University Funding Model Still on Track?

When Kenya unveiled its new public university funding model, many hoped for a fairer, need...

Somali Leaders Must Engage with The Youth for Meaningful Change

Barack Obama once said, 'Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some oth...

A Journey Without Borders Through Identities, Cultures and Communities at Terra Madre 2024

Representatives from the Slow Food network from over 120 countries will meet in Turin, Ita...

The M-Word: Stigmatisation of Menopause in The Workplace

A significant proportion of women in the workforce – including in senior leadership positi...

Creating Quantum Shifts in Enterprise Financial Performance with Advanced Data Analytics

Global disruptions, economic uncertainty, and supply chain challenges have placed resilien...

Kenya’s ‘Gen Z’ Movement is Not Yet Done!

Politics largely gravitates around interests. The history of politics is replete with refe...

IREN Thought Leader Forum 2024 - Building a Resilient Job Market

Building a resilient job market

Editorial
Media Forum: The Future of the United Nations in a Multipolar World

The 21st IREN East Africa Media Forum April 25 – 26, 2024 Nairobi, Kenya Theme: Adapting to Power Shifts: The Future of the United Nations in a Multipolar World Inter Region Econ...

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IREN Thought Leader Forum 2024 - Building a Resilient Job Market

By 2035, Africa will have the largest labour supply in the world. It is an enormous challenge to utilise this potential of the rapidly growing population - it will double to 2.5 billion peop...

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Media Forum: The Future of the United Nations in a...

The 21st IREN East Africa Media Forum April 25 – 26, 2024 Nairobi, Kenya Theme: Adapting to Power Shifts: The Future of the United Nations in...

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IREN Thought Leader Forum 2024 - Building a Resili...

By 2035, Africa will have the largest labour supply in the world. It is an enormous challenge to utilise this potential of the rapidly growing populat...

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Letters to Editor
Raising Africa's Ambition to Address Land Degradation, Desertification and Drought

Our theme, "Raising Africa's ambition to address land degradation, desertification, and drought," is not just timely, it is vital. The urgency is clear. Climate change, pollution, and...

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Kaspersky Discloses Fraudulent Campaigns Targeting Students and Educators

As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. Cybercriminals exploit academic topics, l...

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Raising Africa's Ambition to Address Land Degradat...

Our theme, "Raising Africa's ambition to address land degradation, desertification, and drought," is not just timely, it is vital. The urgency...

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Kaspersky Discloses Fraudulent Campaigns Targeting...

As the international back-to-school season starts, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts have detected a significant surge in fraudulent activities. C...

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Perspectives
Capitalising on Africa's Data Centre Boom

Data centres undoubtedly represent enormous opportunity in Africa as demand for seamless network connectivity continues to rise on the continent and around the world. Advances in engineering...

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Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) and Sudanese-Ethiopian-Egyptian Port Partnership

The Vision for the Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) The strategic significance of the Red Sea is undeniable, yet the western shore remains underdeveloped compared to its eastern count...

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Capitalising on Africa's Data Centre Boom

Data centres undoubtedly represent enormous opportunity in Africa as demand for seamless network connectivity continues to rise on the continent and a...

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Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) and Sudanese-...

The Vision for the Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) The strategic significance of the Red Sea is undeniable, yet the western shore remains unde...

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Regions
Candidates from Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Mauritius Contesting for AUC Chairperson's Position

The African Union Chairperson is an important position within the African Union. The Chairperson serves as the head of the (AU) African Union elected by the assembly of heads of states and g...

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Entertainment Industry Faces Rising Risks: Allianz Risk Barometer 2024

Business Interruption is #1 with 43% of responses. Pandemic Outbreak is #2 with 30% of responses. Natural Catastrophes is #3 with 22% of responses. Cyber Incidents and New Technologies are a...

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Candidates from Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Ma...

The African Union Chairperson is an important position within the African Union. The Chairperson serves as the head of the (AU) African Union elected...

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Entertainment Industry Faces Rising Risks: Allianz...

Business Interruption is #1 with 43% of responses. Pandemic Outbreak is #2 with 30% of responses. Natural Catastrophes is #3 with 22% of responses. Cy...

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African Perceptions of the Eur...