Africa homeland security news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on homeland security in Africa:

Terrorism and Extremism

• "Al-Shabaab attacks kill 15 in Somalia" (Al Jazeera, March 2023) - Al-Shabaab militants have carried out a series of attacks in Somalia, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more.
• "ISWAP claims responsibility for Nigeria attack" (Reuters, February 2023) - The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Nigeria, killing at least 30 soldiers.
• "Mali's G5 Sahel forces launch operation against Islamist militants" (France 24, January 2023) - The G5 Sahel force, a regional military coalition, has launched an operation against Islamist militants in Mali, aiming to disrupt their supply lines and infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

• "Africa's cybersecurity landscape: A growing concern" (ITWeb, February 2023) - A report by the African Union's Centre for Digital Transformation highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks in Africa, with many countries lacking the necessary resources and expertise to respond effectively.
• "South Africa's cybercrime bill: A step in the right direction" (Business Day, January 2023) - South Africa's new cybercrime bill aims to strengthen the country's laws and regulations around cybercrime, including the creation of a national cybercrime centre.

Border Security

• "EU and Africa agree on migration deal" (Euronews, February 2023) - The European Union and African countries have agreed on a new migration deal, aimed at reducing the number of migrants attempting to reach Europe and increasing cooperation on border security.
• "Nigeria's border security: A challenge for the government" (Premium Times, January 2023) - Nigeria's government is facing challenges in securing its borders, with many areas still vulnerable to smuggling and other illegal activities.

Homeland Security

• "Kenya's intelligence agencies: A key player in homeland security" (The Star, February 2023) - Kenya's intelligence agencies play a crucial role in homeland security, providing critical information and support to law enforcement agencies and the military.
• "South Africa's state of emergency: A response to violence and unrest" (News24, January 2023) - South Africa's government has declared a state of emergency in response to widespread violence and unrest, deploying troops to affected areas and imposing curfews.

Other News

• "African Union launches new counter-terrorism strategy" (Africanews, February 2023) - The African Union has launched a new counter-terrorism strategy, aimed at disrupting the activities of terrorist groups and promoting regional cooperation on counter-terrorism.
• "Egypt's Sisi calls for greater regional cooperation on security" (Al Jazeera, January 2023) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for greater regional cooperation on security, highlighting the need for African countries to work together to address common challenges.

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates on homeland security in Africa. If you're looking for more information, I recommend following reputable news sources and organizations that focus on African security issues.