Mali Military Junta Intensifies Crackdown on Media as Journalist Chahana Takiou Receives Prison Sentence for Criticizing Cybercrime Laws

The national cybercrime court in Bamako has sentenced Chahana Takiou, a prominent Malian journalist and editor of the biweekly publication 22 Septembre, to one year in prison, marking a significant escalation in the military government’s efforts to suppress independent media. The verdict, delivered on August 3, highlights the increasing use of cybercrime legislation to bypass […]

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FBI 2025 Internet Crime Report Reveals Record-Breaking $20.8 Billion Global Cybercrime Toll

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its highly anticipated 2025 Internet Crime Report, detailing a staggering surge in digital illicit activity that underscores the escalating threat posed by global cyber syndicates. According to the data compiled by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), the agency processed a record-breaking 1,008,597 complaints in 2025. […]

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China Proposed Cybercrime Law Threatens Global Digital Freedoms and Human Rights

The Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released a comprehensive 68-article Draft Law on Cybercrime Prevention and Control on January 31, 2026, signaling a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to monitor and regulate both domestic and international digital activities. While the government frames the legislation as a necessary measure to combat online fraud, child […]

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