Nigeria, Somalia sign data protection deal

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

In his new position, the cards and payments expert will establish strategic direction for Visa's regional business objectives.

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.

UNDP is working together with countries in Africa, including Somalia, Zambia, and Ethiopia, to adopt the Model Governance Framework for Digital Legal Identity.

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

The tech company says this supports its commitment to work with financial institutions to bring more people into the digital economy.

Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria had a total of 16 internet shutdowns or restrictions after they committed to the 2021 UN resolution.

Analysts identify conflict, lack of regulation as 'pain points' affecting East African country's remittance and mobile money service.

Continent making progress in quest to reach unbanked communities.

A partnership with Premier Bank sees MasterCard payment cards issued and accepted in Somalia.