Category: Study

Nigerians Optimistic About Launch of New Digital Currency eNaira

ABUJA — Many Nigerians are optimistic as Africa’s largest economy gears up to launch the continent’s first central bank-backed digital currency, the eNaira. Authorities hope to tap into the popularity of cryptocurrency so it can better monitor digital …

Media Groups Voice Concern about Turkey’s Planned Social Media Law

ISTANBUL — Social media regulations are expected to be on the agenda for Turkey’s national assembly when it reconvenes in October.Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development (AKP) party is preparing a draft law covering false news and disinformation online…

Young Africans Struggle With Jobs, Education Amid Pandemic

HARARE – The future looked promising for Tinashe Mapuranga, an intern at a leading bank in Zimbabwe who appeared set to get a staff position as soon as he completed his college degree. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.Amid the lockdowns, the 24-year-old …