February 5, 2024 at 01:09PM
In 2024, Africa is set for transformation with the development of pan-African Payment and Settlement System, elections, and international engagement. Key to Africa’s information security are biometrics and combating disinformation. Advancements in biometrics and concerns of data privacy are forefront, while efforts to combat disinformation are essential given upcoming elections.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. 2024 is expected to be transformative for Africa with developments in the pan-African Payment and Settlement System, elections, and increased international engagement.
2. Biometrics and disinformation campaigns are two major areas of focus for information security in Africa.
3. Advancements and concerns related to biometrics, specifically regarding digital identification initiatives, data privacy laws, and potential misuse of biometric data for surveillance or harassment by authorities.
4. The rise of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation in Africa, driven by the large population, digital technology, and foreign influence, especially from Russia and China.
5. The importance of combating disinformation ahead of the significant number of elections and legislative polls in African nations in 2024, with specific initiatives like #NoGoFallMaga in Nigeria.
These takeaways highlight the challenges and opportunities facing African nations in 2024 and the need for proactive measures to address the issues of biometrics and disinformation.