Cyberattacks targeting organisations across Africa increased by more than 421% between 2016 and 2025, outpacing the global rise of 307%, according to a new whitepaper commissioned by Mastercard. The report, Africa’s Digital Defense Race, recorded 69,236 cyber events targeting African organisations in 2025, equivalent to approximately...
Morocco and the UAE have reaffirmed plans to expand military cooperation, as diplomatic tensions between Algeria and Abu Dhabi continue to reshape regional relationships. Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened their military partnership following the third meeting of the Moroccan-Emirati Joint Military Commission in...
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction highlights the importance of reaching communities before disaster strikes. Africa has expanded its coverage of multi-hazard early warning systems in recent years, but significant gaps remain in ensuring that warnings reach communities and translate into action. The issue is being highlighted...
Banking and fintech leaders will gather in Dubai next month to examine how financial institutions can connect digital services, data and technology systems as the sector looks towards 2027. FINNOVEX Middle East 2026, Chapter 39, will take place on 10–11 November under the theme ‘Finance in...
Paxton has launched the PaxLock Pro2, a redesigned version of its wireless access control handle aimed at improving durability, installation and day-to-day operation. The manufacturer said virtually all parts of the previous PaxLock design have been updated, with particular attention given to the locking mechanism and...
British police have handed prosecutors the files from their nine-year investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire, bringing the criminal investigation to a key stage more than nine years after the disaster. The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) has submitted 20 files concerning 20 companies and organisations and...
The City of Cape Town is increasing its firefighting resources as the Western Cape approaches its annual wildfire season, with the city preparing for potentially hot, dry and windy conditions over the coming months. The city has added 100 new cadets to its Fire and Rescue...
Teledyne FLIR’s A40 and A70 thermal imaging cameras have achieved UL 2684 listing as thermal image fire detectors, giving fire protection professionals an independently evaluated benchmark for the technology. The cameras are the first models to be listed under ANSI/CAN/UL 2684, a US-Canadian standard covering video...
Tanzania and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and sharing expertise in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services. The agreement was signed in Doha on 28 September by Qatar’s Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal...
The Middle East and North Africa could see greater cooperation in tackling increasingly complex financial and cyber-enabled fraud under a new regional initiative proposed by the UAE presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). The proposed initiative would examine fraud...