African Security Chiefs Strategise to Tackle Exploitation of Social Media, Digital Technologies By Terrorists

African Security Chiefs Strategise to Tackle Exploitation of Social Media, Digital Technologies By Terrorists

African security chiefs are worried about the increasing use of digital technologies and social media platforms by terrorist groups that hold sway over ungoverned territories across the Sahel and West Africa region.

African security chiefs raise alarm over terrorists’ use of digital technology - TV360 Nigeria

The growing use of drones, artificial intelligence and social media by terrorist groups has heightened security concerns across West Africa and the Sahel, prompting calls for stronger regional cooperation to counter emerging threats. The warning came on Tuesday at a three-day regional conference on detecting and disrupting terrorists’ exploitation of digital platforms and emerging technologies, …