For decades, security discussions on the continent focused largely on armed groups, “terrorism” and conflict. But as healthcare systems expand, mining grows and trade accelerates, …

In a significant move for West African regional politics, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has assumed the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (EC…

The security landscape in Nigeria continues to be marred by the persistent threat of school kidnappings. Recent incidents, including the mass abduction of 46 children and teachers …

For decades, African militaries have turned abroad for critical defence technologies, leaving the continent largely positioned as a buyer rather than a producer. An Abuja-based sta…

Boko Haram has reportedly started leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its operational capabilities in Nigeria. Former members of the group, as part of a detailed Cambridg…

Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers who were abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo State. This operation culminated in the appreh…

Nigeria’s security agencies have successfully rescued dozens of students and teachers abducted two months ago in the southwestern state of Oyo. All victims, taken from two primary …

The Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, has significantly ramped up its activities in sub-Saharan Africa, a region witnessing a notable increase in Iranian influence. Diplomatic a…