national security

Nigerian Air Force eliminates terrorists in Borno State operation

Air Force authorities in Nigeria say they have killed at least 12 terrorists in Borno state, northeast of the country.

8 January, 2024 72

Japan condemns North Korea missile launch

Japan is calling an emergency national security meeting after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles within 12 hours. The projectiles are thought to have landed in the Sea of Japan short of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

18 December, 2023 64

World

North Korea says satellite captured images of U.S. military sites

North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities. Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December. Chris Gilbert has the details.

28 November, 2023 33

World

Pentagon confirms ballistic missile attack on US Airbase in Iraq

The Pentagon has confirmed that a US Airbase in Iraq has been hit by a ballistic missile attack. It comes as American bases in the Middle East report an increase in attacks on soldiers stationed in the region.

23 November, 2023 38

Africa

Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens. They are using mobile phone spyware, internet interception devices, social media monitoring and biometric identity systems. Artificial intelligence for facial recognition and car number plate recognition is another digital surveillance technology in their growing toolkit. […]

2 November, 2023 20