Africa Facing Serious, Evolving Security Threats – Matawalle Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has raised alarm over the growing security challenges across Africa, stressing the need for digital solutions and stronger continental cooperation. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja on Monday, Matawalle — who represented Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar — said Africa faces “serious, complex, transnational, and asymmetric” threats. “Africa’s security must be driven by Africa’s solutions, leadership, and unity,” he declared. Key Points: Nigeria has played a leading role in peacekeeping, counterterrorism, and humanitarian missions across Africa. African nations must invest in modern technologies like AI, cyberdefence, and indigenous military innovation. Cooperation is vital: “No single country can scale the continent alone. We must share intelligence and build trust.” Terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, Al-Qaeda, and Al-Shabaab remain major threats. Matawalle emphasized that the future of warfare is digital, urging defence leaders to strengthen partnerships that uphold peace, development, and democratic values. #AfricaSecurity #Nigeria #Defence #Matawalle #Terrorism #AI #CyberDefence #PeaceAndSecurity

Insecurity: Africa Must Invest In Indigenous Military Innovations – Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to adopt home-grown solutions to tackle security challenges, stressing that the continent cannot remain a consumer of military technology. Speaking at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, Shettima called for investments in cyber-defence, artificial intelligence, and indigenous military innovations. He said insecurity—ranging from terrorism and insurgency to piracy, cybercrime, and transnational crime—requires coordinated strategies and shared intelligence across borders. Shettima also pushed for a new doctrine of continental defence rooted in trust, cooperation, and interoperability, while urging the private sector to invest in Africa’s defence future. #AfricaSecurity #Shettima #MilitaryInnovation #Defence