The first Thursday of May each year marks ‘World Password Day’, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence globally, Brett Russell, Head of Product and CISO at MetroFibre, provides a sobering reality check…
Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…
Nairobi — The upcoming Africa Forward Summit is expected to advance high-level dialogue on institutional frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international partnerships aimed at strengthening African-led security solutions as a foundation for long-term stability across the continent. The State Department for Foreign Affairs says the summit, scheduled for May 11-12, will seek to reframe Africa’s peace…
Nigeria is the only AU member state to have served continuously since its establishment in 2004. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria has assumed leadership of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for May 2026. The development marks Nigeria’s return to the leadership of the 15-member body for the first…
The threat landscape is becoming increasingly unpredictable. (Image source: 123RF) Businesses across Africa are entering 2026 under unprecedented cyber pressure. AI-driven attacks are escalating at a pace never seen before, enabling criminals to automate reconnaissance, craft hyper-realistic phishing messages, generate deepfake identities and launch attacks at scale. Recent industry reports indicate that over 70% of…
The Tsamiya-Kamba corridor will revive regional commerce, but jihadist expansion could quickly unravel the gains. The 9 February official reopening of the Tsamiya-Kamba corridor between Nigeria, Niger and Benin could offer a much-needed boost to trade, supply chains and cross-border livelihoods after seven years of border closures and diplomatic tensions. But unless the three states…
Nairobi — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent. Kenyatta was received Monday evening upon arrival by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shem Ishmailidza Amadi. The Tana Forum brings together political leaders, security…
Nairobi — Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency response. The agreement, presided over by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, will see the Centre…
The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources. Why it matters: Some 20 per cent of the world’s…
Nairobi — The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa’s progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges. Taking a panoramic view from the insurgencies in the Sahel, to the catastrophic conflict in Sudan and the…
