[info_box point1="African governments are shaping their cybersecurity frameworks around the EU and US" point2="Kenya’s national cyber-incident response team recorded more than 4.5 billion cyber-attacks" point3="The African Union–European Union Summit talked about possible solutions"] African governments are increasingly shaping their digital and cybersecurity frameworks around European and...
[info_box point1="OCR Studio unveils an AI system for ID and document recognition built directly into AR glasses" point2="The solution operates entirely offline, addressing strict data privacy and security needs" point3="The technology could enhance border control, banking, and industrial security operations across the Middle East"] OCR Studio...
[info_box point1="Improving trust between South African police and foreign national communities is emerging as a critical component" point2="Research and crime statistics show that foreign nationals are disproportionately affected by serious crimes" point3="Yet broken relations with law enforcement continue to impede emergency response"] Improving trust between South...
[info_box point1="Consilium and Hyundai are piloting AI camera-based fire detection (HiCAMS) as part of certified shipboard alarm systems" point2="A test on the vessel Sawasdee Sunrise links HiCAMS with Consilium’s SMiG platform" point3="The partners plan to seek Approval in Principle, which could accelerate adoption of AI...
[info_box point1="The Nigerian Army has suspended statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers under a nationwide security emergency" point2="The move is intended to retain manpower and experience as the Armed Forces expand operations against worsening insecurity" point3="The policy could reshape personnel management and...
[info_box point1="Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is driving a rapid growth in cybersecurity across the Middle East and North Africa" point2="Vision 2030 spurs on a rapid digital transformation, according to a new report by Renub Research" point3="The Black Hat MEA conference in Riyadh explored this theme"] Saudi...
[info_box point1="Cameroon was among more than 20 countries represented at the 26th International Conference of Heads of Fire and Rescue Services in Baku" point2="More than 100 delegates from member states participated alongside the federation’s partner companies" point3="Outcomes from the event are expected to inform training,...
[info_box point1="African banks are reaching a critical stage in their digital transformation" point2="AI-driven innovation and stronger cyber defences are becoming central priorities" point3="85.4 per cent of respondents regard AI as 'very or extremely important'"] African banks are reaching a critical stage in their digital transformation, with...
[info_box point1="Federal Fire Service and Tony Elumelu Foundation will train 7,400 Nigerians on fire safety preparedness nationwide" point2="The programme will train 200 people in each state and the FCT, focusing on prevention, early warning and basic emergency response" point3="Trained participants will act as community fire...
[info_box point1="African leaders and experts are calling for stronger cybersecurity" point2="A new report shows that Nigeria now faces an average of 4,200 attempted cyber-attacks each week" point3="Over 120 were killed and many more were injured or displaced"] Ahead of the 2025 Future of Digital Countries (FDC)...