A recent AP-NORC survey reveals that most Americans face daily scam attempts, with approximately 30% having lost money or personal information to these scams. The poll, conducted in February, illustrates the challenges U.S. adults encounter as they attempt to filter out fraudulent communications, such as calls and messages that may contain urgent requests.

Health communication is more effective when conveyed in local languages, as people are more likely to understand and trust information presented in their everyday language. In Africa and many low-resource settings, many individuals have limited proficiency in official languages like English, French, or Portuguese, which can lead to ineffective health messaging when only these languages are used.

A study by the Nigeria Agribusiness Data and Investment Hub (NADIH) indicates that approximately 70% of agricultural data in Nigeria is held by government institutions, but much of this information is outdated and insufficient for farmers and investors. The initiative is a collaboration between Lagos Business School and Augmentum Advisory.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts and new parental tools in response to concerns about online risks faced by South African teenagers, with a report indicating that 79% of teens in the country encounter such risks. This initiative coincides with Youth Month, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for young users.

Vaccine uptake has been declining in Brazil and South Africa over the last decade, reversing gains in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and polio. Both countries have universal and free childhood immunisation programmes, yet Brazil has seen a drop of 10-20 percentage points in coverage since 2016, remaining below the 95% target for routine vaccines. South Africa's vaccination coverage has also steadily declined since 2015.

According to The Elephant, Forbidden Stories collaborated with 10 media outlets and over 30 journalists to expose the mechanisms used by the Mozambican regime to suppress dissent and silence journalists. This investigation highlights the challenges faced by the press in the country.