Japan is pushing for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, and will use its place to push the position. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Tunisia: "Japan reiterates its determination to redress the historical...
The latest crime statistics from South Africa Police have revealed hijacking hotspots across the country, with the crime increasing by 14%. The data provided by the South African Police Service highlights crimes including murder, rape and other serious law breaking activity, with hijacking increasing by 14%...
Kenya has been ranked as the second best in Africa for airport security by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said in a statement released in the Kenyan capital Nairobi that the country attained the highest regional sustainability indicator in...
Armscor is seeking to be a continental acquisition partner of choice at the ninth annual Africa Security Symposium (ASEC). The South African specialist defence and security acquisition agency was in Nairobi to meet and network with high ranking government officials, security experts and private sector suppliers at...
South Africa's President Ramaphosa has called for the UN Security Council to reform stating that Africa does not have adequate representation. President Ramaphosa stated that Africa, with a population of 1.3 billion people, does not have permanent representation on the UN Security Council. He made the...
South Africa is to hold two five-day workshops to focus on strengthening port security. The workshops, held in Cape Town, will highlight and discuss the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) for Designated Authorities and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). The...
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has contracted and deployed additional security in Cape Town. The move comes after the shooting of two security guards protecting the recovery work between Bonteheuwel and Lavis Town. The security guards are currently receiving treatment at a local...
Cameroon has stepped up to take over the chair position at the Peace and Security Council (PSC). The council is part of the African Union (AU) on the prevention and resolution of conflicts for the month of May. Cameroon's tenure will cover ten substantives meetings. In a...
The US Africa Command is to enhance its security partnership with Zambia by opening an Office of Security Cooperation at the US Embassy in Zambia. Brigadier General Peter Bailey, deputy director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programmes, made the announcement in Zambia during a meeting with President...
West Africa's maritime and coastal security has been enhanced as several West African nations joined forces with U.S. Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Marines and a team from the Environmental Security Program of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). The partnership came as illegal fishing is on the...
