After years of legal wrangling, geopolitical tension and four deadline extensions, TikTok is finally being transferred to US ownership. Yet beneath the fanfare, China still holds the upper hand – keeping control of the algorithms that made TikTok a global cultural force

As Africa emerges as a global leader in mobile money and digital innovation, a wave of cyberattacks is threatening to derail its progress. Experts warn that without stronger, homegrown cybersecurity systems, the continent’s digital future could be at risk