Category: Security
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Former Eritrean Minister Abrehe dies in prison after six years in detention
Former Eritrean Finance Minister Berhane Abrehe, 79, passed away in prison on Monday, August 19th, following six years of solitary confinement. His death was confirmed by the Eritrean Human Rights Council (HRC), a UK-based organization. Abrehe was arrested on September 17, 2018, shortly after publishing a book critical of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki titled “Hagerey…
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A Diplomatic Standoff Over Pavel Durov
The Background: Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been a subject of controversy between Russia and France. He has been critical of the Russian government and has faced pressure from authorities. Durov’s French citizenship has complicated the matter, as both countries claim jurisdiction over him. The Recent Demand: Moscow has…
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Liberia: Violent Erupts At CDC Headquarters
Former President George Manneh Weah has branded the violent clashes between partisans of his former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and the police a threat to peace. Reports say the violence erupted early Thursday morning, August 22, 2024, after the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) raided alleged drug dealers in the Small-Town Community which…
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WHO says Africa’s Ivory Coast reports cases of mpox Clade 2
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Africa’s Ivory Coast has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022.
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Brazil will restrict entry to some Asian nationals, aiming to curb migration to the US and Canada
Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreigners from Asia who use the country as a launching point to migrate to the United States and Canada, the justice ministry’s press office said Wednesday. The move, which starts on Monday, will affect migrants from Asian countries who require visas to remain in Brazil.…
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US sanctions Haiti’s ex-president Martelly, citing drug trafficking
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Haiti’s former president, Michel Joseph Martelly, over drug trafficking allegations, accusing him of playing a significant role in perpetuating the ongoing crisis in the country. “Martelly abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking and has sponsored multiple Haiti-based gangs,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a…
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Nairobi to gain additional 140 million liters of water daily
Nairobi to gain additional 140 million liters of water daily, as the Northern Water Collector Tunnel has been completed During a tour of the Gigiri Reservoir and pumping station, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja assured residents that the additional supply will help alleviate chronic water shortages in areas like Eastlands, Kabete, and Lang’ata. “Residents who received…
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New Frontiers, Old Tactics: Chinese Espionage Group Targets Africa & Caribbean Govts
The China-linked threat actor known as Sharp Panda has expanded their targeting to include governmental organizations in Africa and the Caribbean as part of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign. “The campaign adopts Cobalt Strike Beacon as the payload, enabling backdoor functionalities like C2 communication and command execution while minimizing the exposure of their custom tools,”…
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Situation in Niger: Intensification of Counter-Terrorism Activities
Summary for July 21 – August 21, 2024 The positive trend aimed at destroying cells of terrorist organizations on the territory of the country continues. Along the Malian border, the armed forces conducted an operation to free hostages from the captivity of the local branch of the “Islamic State”, involving about a thousand troops. After…
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