Afrika Update Report

20 September 2024

1. Afrika – Cybercrime

The rise of cybercrime in Africa: A growing threat

In recent years, cybercrime has skyrocketed globally, with the number of successful cyberattacks more than doubling in the past five years. .

1. South Sudan – Juba

International peace guarantors criticise South Sudan election postponement

NAIROBI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - International guarantors of South Sudan's peace process said the transitional government's postponement of elections due in

1. Turkey- Ethiopia- Somalia

Turkey aims to meet Somalia, Ethiopia separately before new mediation talks

Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia as part of its efforts to resolve a dispute between the sides over a deal that Ethiopia

1. Mozambique – Maputo

Opposition vows it won't tolerate election fraud as Mozambique prepares for 4-way race

1. In our historical archives, it was on this day 20 September 2019 when the Rocklands Community Hall was declared a heritage site in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town