Seb Girma

#African #Ethiopian 💚💛❤, optimist & 👀4ward better Africa, #nature🏞, #IHL #Politics, Advocate & Consultant #Telecom & IT laws #Cybersecurity #cybercrime #DPL

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Platform algorithms can amplify risky trends and unsafe challenges, exposing children to harmful content and dangerous behaviour. Teach children to pause, assess risks and avoid challenges that could cause harm.@UCC_Official @ConsumerUCC
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[Seb Girma @seblugi]

@MahdiAeineh @GlobeEyeNews Thank you so much!

[Moral Philosophy @ML_Philosophy]

If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.

[A I S H A @EemanBintSulaym]

Course on Data and AI governance in Africa

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[Addis Standard @addisstandard]

News: AI-driven cyber-attacks surge across #Africa, with #Ethiopia hardest hit

Africa is facing a rapid escalation in cyber-attacks fuelled by artificial intelligence and accelerated digitalisation, with Ethiopia emerging as the most targeted country on the continent, according to the African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 released by Check Point Software Technologies.

The report finds that organisations in Africa now face more than 3 000 cyber attacks per week on average. #Nigeria recorded the highest number of attacks among the countries analysed, but Ethiopia ranked as the most targeted nation overall, with organisations experiencing more than 11 000 attacks per week, South Afica’s media iAFRICA reported.

Speaking to Channel Africa on Thursday, Check Point’s Head of Security Consulting for the Southern African Development Community said Nigerian organisations face more than 4 200 weekly attacks, while #South_African organisations encounter about 2 200.

He linked Ethiopia’s exceptionally high attack rate to rapid digital transformation, noting that as organisations move from paper-based processes to digital systems and adopt cloud services, their digital attack surface expands, creating more opportunities for attackers. He stressed that security must be integrated into digital solutions and the digitisation process itself.

The report highlights distinct national patterns. South Africa has seen a rise in ransomware attacks by financially motivated groups increasingly focused on data theft for extortion, while Kenya has faced attacks on critical infrastructure potentially involving state-linked actors seeking physical disruption.

Looking ahead, the report warns that ransomware attacks will likely prioritise data theft over system encryption, and that AI tools are boosting the speed and sophistication of attacks through automated phishing, fabricated videos and other deceptive tactics.

He urged Ethiopian and other African consumers to remain vigilant, particularly during the festive season and major sporting events, when phishing and smishing scams typically increase. Individuals are advised to verify callers, avoid suspicious links and be alert to scams, while organisations are urged to adopt holistic security strategies that protect operational systems, software development and supply chains.

“Africa’s digital growth brings enormous opportunity,” he said. “But we must secure it properly, or attackers will continue to take advantage.”

[AddisInsight @addisinsight]

🚨 Over 13.2 billion birr lent by Telebirr in one year — but users say they’re drowning in debt. One borrower saw his 15,000 birr loan swell to 56,000 birr. Is Ethiopia’s digital finance revolution leaving the poor behind?

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[TsongaInVersace @Mlondovodzi]

The price you pay for ignoring your gut feeling is very expensive.

[Knights Templar International @KnightsTempOrg]

Easter celebrations in Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[Typical African @Joe__Bassey]

Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[Seb Girma @seblugi]

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[SIR SAMUEL GETACHEW @GetachewSS]

Here I met a mother with a child awaiting aid that was not coming in Yichela. Looking into her hungry eyes, I asked what she most wanted for her daughter. She said, to see her “live”. That is the only dream of most mothers in 🇪🇹 unfortunately. It should not be. #16DaysActivism

[East African Review @AfricaEAR]

Breaking News : Over 100 Civilians, Including Children, Killed in Devastating Drone Attacks in Ethiopia's Amhara Region.
https://t.co/NXWMuCZT2G

[Seb Girma @seblugi]

Thank you for your service madam president @SahleWorkZewde . 🙏

[SØRENE ソリーヌ 𓅫 @sorenetweets]

The draft Africa Internet Governance Forum Charter is now open for public comment [EN] & [FR]. Submit your input by 26 September 2024, 11:59 pm UTC via: https://t.co/tyEMvPTcrq #AfricaIGF #InternetGovernance #AfIGF2024

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Africa at Forefront of Championing Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation in the Global Arena : https://t.co/0ILsNAuH7c

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological leap; it’s a transformative force reshaping our world. With far-reaching impacts across economics, society, and geopolitics, AI is driving revolutionary changes in healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.

For Africa, AI is a strategic asset pivotal to achieving the aspirations of #Agenda2063 and promises to ignite new industries, fuel innovation, and create high-value jobs while preserving and advancing African culture and integration.

Africa’s 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 underscores Africa’s commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices. It calls for unified national approaches among AU Member States to navigate the complexities of AI-driven change, aiming to strengthen regional and global cooperation and position Africa as a leader in inclusive and responsible AI development.

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 on ➖ https://t.co/BNRNUAqSdp

[Seb Girma @seblugi]

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[Africa Judicial Independence Fund @_AJIF_]

Judicial independence across Africa is under severe strain as many countries grapple with challenges that pose existential threats to the integrity of their judicial systems, our new report reveals.

Read more from the report here: https://t.co/0c3BDLroxz

#GuardiansOfJustice

[DiploFoundation @DiplomacyEdu]

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