Somalia’s immigration authority confirms data breach

The meeting with telco CEOs discussed the sector's progress, current problems, and the state's long-term ambition for a digitally connected nation.

The government says the move is a critical step towards increasing digital inclusion in the country, emphasising united efforts, capacity building, and strengthening the relationship with the ITU.

The country said the move is a critical step towards safeguarding confidentiality, safety, and security of Somalia's digital systems while also promoting national interests and the economy.

Country is the satellite internet service’s 25th African market engaged.

The PISCES technology intends to enable Somali authorities to screen travellers in real time against global watch lists, detect identity fraud, and trace suspicious activity.

The deal focusses on partnership to enhance data security systems, raise public awareness, and strengthen institutional capacity for data governance.

The Somali regulator says Starlink’s entry in the East Africa country will enhance internet coverage and significantly improve digital inclusion nationwide.

The Somali Instant Payment System is backed by the Central Bank and operates on Banking Payments Commerce's SmartVista platform.

The United Nations’ agency is embracing security technology to curb theft of food meant for refugees in Somalia.

Paymentology's cloud-first card issuing and analytics platform enables Waafi by Salaam Bank to introduce digital and physical cards in Somalia.

Somaliland startup was chosen from over 800 applicants to participate in the famed Timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator program in Lagos.

This collaboration aims to increase the speed, efficiency, and security of digital payments in Somalia, making transactions easier.