Karen Allen | ISS Africa

As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals.

The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.

Ukraine’s recent drone attack on Russia shows how potent weaponised UAS can be, both on and off the battlefield.

AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives.

New research shows that key figures in South Africa’s domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns.

Next year’s G20 Summit could be an opportunity for leaders to address AI concerns regarding transparency, accountability and human oversight.

This report spotlights the tactics, narratives and actors who drive such campaigns and offers lessons for other African countries.

It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech.

Without access to social media data, ensuring voters have verifiable information rather than manipulated content is difficult.

The electoral commission’s ground rules alone can’t be expected to insulate the country from harmful tactics.

A lack of documented evidence leaves the continent vulnerable and ill-equipped to shape an evolving policy debate.

As police and prosecutors test new legislation, what are the challenges of using digital evidence?