The United States (US) has revealed why, after 14 years, it decided to vacate a key airbase in Somalia, which it had occupied until a few weeks ago. The US vacated Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia after 14 years due to the deteriorating runway, which became too costly to repair. US Army Lt. Gen. John…
Burkina Faso has launched a nationwide registration drive to assign citizens a unique 12-digit electronic identification number, deepening the country’s digital identity programme nearly a year after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) introduced a shared biometric identity card for its members. Burkina Faso has begun nationwide registration to assign citizens a unique 12-digit electronic…
Two of Africa’s top economic powerhouses, Kenya and South Africa, recently came together to share expertise on how to deal with some of the most dangerous security threats, including chemical attacks, biological hazards, and nuclear emergencies. Kenya and South Africa are collaborating to improve their ability to respond to chemical, biological, and nuclear security threats.…
