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Burundi’s Mobile Money Users Targeted by Rising Online Scams Amid Weak Oversight

Despite rapid growth in mobile money services, Burundi lacks robust cybersecurity laws, clear operator accountability, and public awareness programs, fueling a surge in...

ByMarch 18, 2026

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