On 3 April 2024, China and the African Union adopted a joint statement to increase their cooperation in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The statement was adopted at the China-Africa Internet Development and Coopera…
On 15 March 2024, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an amendment to the Commission's Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms and Custody of Digital Assets. The amendment introduces a local operations requirement for virtu…
On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…
On 27 February 2024, the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) adopted guidelines for the responsible use of digital and social media in elections, emphasising accountability and the need to prevent disinformation. The guidelines encour…
On 6 February 2024, a collaborative statement involving multiple countries and endorsed by technological companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta was released. This joint declaration underscored the imperative for enhanced measures to address t…
On 31 January 2024, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Communications and Information Technology announced the launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) initiative for all members of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The initiative…
On 15 December 2023, the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) adopted the “Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) 2023”. The Code aims to regulate competent firms licensed as Data Compliance Organisations (DPCs) i…
On 27 November 2023, agencies from 18 countries adopted Guidelines for secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) system development, which the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre and the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security …
On 6 November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published guidelines for the governance of social media platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information. The report emphasis…
On 1 November 2023, the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) issued a joint statement following its third convening in 2023. The CRI consists of 50 members, including countries as well as international organisations such as INTERPOL. Du…