South Africa’s hunt for a killer and the technology women are turning to for protection
The recent killings come against a deeply troubling South African history, reviving memories of Moses Sithole, one of the country's most notorious serial killers.
2026-09-22 13:10:02
Turkish, Saudi justice ministers meet, pledge to deepen judicial cooperation
Both ministers discussed expanding cooperation in law, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and combating organised crime and terrorism.
2026-07-23 12:05:03
Emine Erdogan hosts NATO leaders' spouses for discussion on children, technology and security
Türkiye's First Lady Emine Erdogan hosted the spouses of the heads of state and government who came to Ankara for the 36th NATO Summit at Cankaya Palace.
2026-07-10 13:20:05
AI Pioneer Says Today's Artificial Intelligence Is 'Not Smart' Enough for the Real World
Artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun says current AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude cannot achieve human-like intelligence because they lack an understanding of the physical world.
2026-07-07 08:15:16
Uganda grants license to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite internet service
President Yoweri Museveni said Starlink had agreed to comply with Uganda's laws and regulatory requirements.
2026-05-15 18:05:03
Türkiye's Erdogan calls for stronger Turkic coordination on defence, AI and cybersecurity
Crises in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, and Ukraine show the need to "strengthen our defence and increase our cooperation in the industrial sector," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.
2026-05-15 15:05:04
Nighttime brightness increases in five African nations, including Ghana and Rwanda: Satellite data
Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, Ghana, and Guinea.
2026-05-08 06:45:05
Türkiye sets sweeping cybersecurity roadmap to shield critical sectors
Ankara rolls out a coordinated national strategy prioritising resilience, domestic capacity, and protection of key industries amid rising global cyber threats.
2026-05-05 18:05:05
China Slams US Telecom Certification Plan
Beijing warns restrictions could disrupt global trade
2026-05-01 13:22:49
China Launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 Satellite
Mission boosts disaster response, food security, and urban planning
2026-04-26 13:20:09
China Launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 Satellite
Mission strengthens Islamabad’s disaster management and resource monitoring
2026-04-25 20:03:27
Iran’s Internet Goes Dark for Over 1,000 Hours
A prolonged shutdown leaves millions cut off from the global web
2026-04-11 13:33:47
Namibia rejects Starlink licence request
Namibia said on Monday it had rejected a request for billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in Southern Africa.
2026-03-23 20:59:58
Republic of Congo holds presidential election, internet disruption reported
Internet connectivity across the Republic of Congo was disrupted on Sunday as voters cast ballots in a presidential election, global internet watchdog NetBlocks said.
2026-03-15 17:03:59
China hands over data-receiving satellite station to Namibia
Officials said the station boosts Namibia’s capacity to receive and process satellite data for disaster management and national security.
2026-02-14 02:00:06
China launches satellite for Algeria
The AlSat-3B satellite will primarily be used for land planning, disaster prevention, and mitigation.
2026-02-01 01:00:03
Uganda partially restores internet after election result declaration
Ugandan authorities partially restored internet services late on Saturday after President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in the January 15, 2026 elections.
2026-01-19 06:01:37
Iran protests death toll tops 3,000 as internet slowly flickers back
Residents say the crackdown has largely quelled protests, with state media reporting more arrests and quiet streets even in northern Caspian cities.
2026-01-18 10:01:12
Uganda elections: Voting hit by technical glitches amid internet shutdown
Biometric machines - used to verify voters' identity - have malfunctioned in many areas and ballot boxes were undelivered in some polling stations.
2026-01-16 06:01:10
Uganda to shut down internet ahead of Thursday election: Communications Commission
Uganda ordered an internet shutdown on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni will be a candidate against opposition politician Bobi Wine.
2026-01-14 09:00:40
Who is IShowSpeed, the internet sensation who has lit up Kenya?
IShowSpeed, alias Speed, livestreamed his public procession in the heart of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, with dozens of youth in tow.
2026-01-12 18:00:37
Defiant Khamenei slams protests as Iran presses internet shutdown
The biggest protests seen yet in the movement took place late Thursday with large crowds marching through Tehran, chanting slogans.
2026-01-10 00:00:46
South Africa vs Musk: Rules over Starlink license eased after row
New rules allow foreign-owned satellite internet providers to operate in the country without selling 30% of their local equity to non-white owners.
2025-12-14 00:00:12
Satellite images uncover atrocities in Sudan's Al Fasher city
Satellite images from Sudan have played a crucial role in uncovering the atrocities committed during paramilitary group RSF's takeover of the last army stronghold in the western Darfur region.
2025-11-06 12:00:06