Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it: Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and …
Signal-gate security blunder overshadows Black Sea ceasefire: Depending on what you think of Donald Trump, his administration could fit either of the following two descriptions. Chaotic, vindictive and accident-prone, marked by mendacity, driven by impulse and bent on securing the will of the leader, rather than – as in the US constitution – the will …
Trump mineral deal with Ukraine offers hope but little in the way of security: If you want to get an idea of how Donald Trump’s mind works (and this can change from day to day, as we know), it’s worth taking a look at his TruthSocial website. As I write, beneath a video pinned to …
Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm: shutterstock You probably missed it, but a few months ago a report was published that inspected how the UK government prepared for major emergencies. What it found has profound implications for the whole country. The report was written by the UK’s …
UN security council: African countries face hurdles and dangers in getting permanent seats: There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and …
South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security: To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible …
Niger has cut military ties with the US: why this is bad for the Sahel’s security: Niger – a landlocked country of 25 million people in one of the most unstable parts of the world – recently announced it was suspending military cooperation with the United States. For over a decade, Niger has been one …
Red Sea crisis: expert unpacks Houthi attacks and other security threats: Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The Yemen-based rebels claim to be targeting Israeli-linked vessels, in protest at Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN Security Council recently …
Gaza war: deadlock in the security council shows that the UN is no longer fit for purpose: As Israel launched its ground offensive in Gaza on October 27 – having conducted airstrikes in the weeks following the horrific attack by Hamas on October 7 – the UN general assembly convened an emergency session. With reports …
Gaza update: deadlock in the UN security council means no relief for suffering Palestinian civilians: Day by day, as Israel continues its assault on Gaza, the death toll mounts. According to the Gaza health ministry more than 18,500 people have now been killed in the Israeli army’s air and ground assault – and the Israel …
Ukraine war: Russia’s hard line at European security meeting ratchets up tensions another notch: After many months of diplomatic wrangling, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was granted another lease of life at the annual ministerial council meeting last week in a messy compromise between Russia and the west. But rather than …
Gadgets Guardian Angels: Control 4’s Festive Home Security Essentials: It’s that time of the year when families come together, and Christmas festivities begin. Often around the same time, personal safety and security becomes top-of-mind because of the increase in crime rates. Ensuring effective security measures during the festive season is crucial. With Control4, you can …
Labour’s immigration policy: will focus on ‘security’ win an election?: Labour’s immigration policy is starting to take shape. Migration, historically, has been a tricky issue for the party. So it’s perhaps not surprising that they are taking a leaf from the Conservative playbook by focusing on border security. But Labour has shifted the villain from …
Somali piracy, once an unsolvable security threat, has almost completely stopped. Here’s why: In 2011, pirates carried out 212 attacks in a vast area spanning Somali waters, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, actions that the World Bank said cost the world economy US$ 18 billion a year. Armed pirates …
Safety First: The Evolution of the Smart Home Security System: In an age where technology touches every facet of our lives, ensuring the safety of our homes has taken on a new dimension. Gone are the days when a simple lock and key sufficed. Today, with the advent of the smart home security system, homeowners …
Charms and rituals are used by criminals in Nigeria – should police deploy spiritual security too?: Crime is among the major challenges confronting Nigeria as a nation. The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force. This is despite their exclusive reliance on modern policing strategies …
Niger is a key player in the Sahel region – 4 security implications of the coup: The Niger coup – the fifth in the Sahel and sixth in the broader west Africa region in three years – has pushed the region further into political unrest and insecurity. Several interests converge there at the intersection of …
Zimbabwe’s president was security minister when genocidal rape was state policy in 1983-4. Now he seeks another term: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images Trigger warning: this article contains accounts of sexual violence. Zimbabwe will hold its elections on 23 August. The current president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is running for re-election. This is …