This Global Trends Flash dissects the inner workings of Australia’s newly enacted Scams Prevention Framework (SPF), including its provisions and planned implementation. The SPF became law in February 2025. But as of April 2025, Australia continues to work on its full implementation. There is no official timeline or deadline to observe. At the same time, global consumer and small business losses from scams have reached staggering amounts.

The government of Kenya launched in March 2025 a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, outlining the country’s AI development roadmap through 2030. The strategy aims to establish a robust national framework for AI adoption, while keeping the country competitive, secure and future-ready in the global digital economy. This Global Trends Flash summarises Kenya’s strategy. It also notes AI policy developments in other African countries. The Flash closes with a list of national AI strategies from across Africa.

This explainer presents the fundamentals of satellite communications, how they work, the different types of satellite orbits, and the latest innovations driving the industry forward, enabling ubiquitous and cost-effective services.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) recently concluded a public consultation as part of its review of Kenya’s telecoms market structure. This review is a reassessment of the existing Unified Licensing Framework (ULF) in light of current technological and market developments. This Global Trends Flash discusses the rationale and scope of the new Kenyan licensing framework proposal. If approved, the new framework is expected to launch in 2025, according to a proposed roadmap.

Korea enacted the AI Basic Act (AIBA), which aims to both regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and boost Korea’s domestic AI industry. This makes Korea the second jurisdiction worldwide, after the EU, to adopt a comprehensive AI framework legislation. This Global Trends flash summarises the key aspects of the AIBA and discusses other approaches to AI regulation around the world.

The government of Pakistan amended the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) of 2016. The amended PECA criminalizes intentional spreading of misinformation and creates four new government bodies to regulate social media content. This Global Trends flash summarises the key aspects of the new rules in force in Pakistan since 29 January 2025. The flash also reports on the main concerns raised by civil society organizations about the amended PECA, and briefly discusses how some other Asian countries criminalize the spreading of disinformation on social media.