Threat Landscape
Africa’s security terrain is evolving rapidly — from digital vulnerabilities to physical conflict zones. The Threat Landscape section provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the continent’s most pressing security threats. Explore expert insights, real-time developments, and data-backed reports across cybersecurity, terrorism, insurgencies, border protection, and human-centered security issues.
Namibia’s Telecom Sector Hit by Ransomware, Sensitive Data Leaked
In December 2024, Namibia's state-owned telecommunications provider, Telecom Namibia, suffered a significant ransomware attack orchestrated by the cybercriminal group known...
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Deadly Ambush in Eastern DRC: ADF Rebels Kill 17 Civilians Near Beni
At least 17 civilians were killed and several others wounded in a brutal ambush by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels...
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Deepfake Threats Escalate in South Africa’s Cybercrime Landscape
South Africa is witnessing a concerning surge in cybercrime, with deepfake technology emerging as a significant threat. Cybercriminals are increasingly...
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Sahel on Fire: South African Intelligence Flags Growing Online Recruitment by Foreign Jihadist Networks
South African intelligence agencies have raised an urgent national alert over a growing wave of online recruitment efforts by foreign...
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Moroccan Security Forces Disrupt ISIS Cell Plotting Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Moroccan security services have successfully dismantled a highly organized ISIS-affiliated terror cell that was allegedly plotting synchronized attacks on critical...
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Glitch Leads to Unauthorized Withdrawals
On March 15, 2024, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the nation's largest financial institution, experienced a significant system glitch...
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Ethnic Militias Clash in Sudan’s Darfur Region: UN Warns of Renewed Genocide Threat
The conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan is once again the scene of violent ethnic clashes, mass civilian displacement, and growing...
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Snapchat ex-employee claims company faked growth stats to boost value
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Tracking Africa’s Security Threats. Informing Africa’s Future.
