Google has announced plans to build a landmark undersea cable, Umoja, the first of its kind to directly link Africa and Australia. This project is expected to revolutionize digital communication and economic ties between the two continents. Google has partnered with African and Australian leaders to develop Umoja, which translates to "unity" in Swahili.
The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.