One of three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China is the partner of a Labour MP, the BBC has reported. The arrests, carried out in London and Wales, form part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation under the National Security Act. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the men, aged…
A federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, has added terrorism-related charges against former attorney general and justice minister Abubakar Malami, intensifying legal proceedings already ongoing over allegations of financial misconduct. Malami, who served as Nigeria’s attorney general and justice minister from 2015 to 2023, was previously accused of laundering approximately…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man identified as Peter Maingi Kimani, also known as Menelik Kimani, following the circulation of a viral TikTok video in which he issued a direct challenge to William Ruto and made calls interpreted as incitement to violence. In a…
Authorities in Gabon suspended social media platforms on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of users in a sudden digital communications lockdown. Government’s Justification Officials defended the ban as necessary to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security. Speaking to Africanews, analyst Marie-Noelle Ada Meyo suggested the move could spark…
British lawmakers on Tuesday raised fresh national security concerns over China’s proposed new embassy in London, following media reports that the planned complex would include more than 200 concealed rooms, including a so-called “hidden chamber.” The issue was debated in Parliament ahead of a January 20 government deadline to decide…
On December 31, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered his annual New Year’s address, striking an optimistic tone as he reflected on the country’s progress in 2025 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026. The speech emphasized significant improvements in national security, a landmark achievement in agricultural self-sufficiency, and an…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has dismissed criticism that his leadership style was authoritarian, insisting that his actions were guided by the rule of law rather than a desire to suppress citizens. Speaking during an interview on Spice FM, the 2027 presidential hopeful defended his record, arguing that…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called on police officers across Kenya to maintain firmness and discipline in their work, warning against being overly friendly with the public. Speaking during a public address on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Atwoli emphasized that strict policing is key…