France Withdraws from West Africa’s Security Role, Signals Strategic Shift

France has officially distanced itself from the security crisis gripping West Africa, signaling a broader recalibration of its role in the region. In a candid statement delivered during a press briefing in South Africa, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, France’s Minister Delegate for Relations with Francophone Countries and International Partnerships, emphasized that regional…

No Match-Day Ticket Sales for CHAN 2024, LOC Confirms in Bid to Boost Security

In a significant move to enhance crowd control and ensure safety during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chair Nicholas Musonye has announced that no tickets will be sold on match days. Speaking before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Sports, Musonye stressed the importance…

Jukwaa la Usalama Resumes Nationwide Security Dialogues with Focus on Rift Valley

The government-led Jukwaa la Usalama initiative has resumed its series of county-based town hall engagements aimed at strengthening national security and improving public service delivery. Spearheaded by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the platform brings together opinion leaders, National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), elected leaders, and security…