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Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls
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Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

Tony Roberts, Digital Research Fellow, Institute of Development StudiesMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify…

Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why
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Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why

Tony Roberts, Digital Research Fellow, Institute of Development StudiesDecember 18, 2025

Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This…

Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones
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Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones

Tony Roberts, Digital Research Fellow, Institute of Development StudiesDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

If you have ever received financial support from the state because you were unable to…

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