Why Meta shares user data with US Intelligence Agencies
Meta has been hit by the EU with a record fine of 1.2 billion Euros. The reason: Facebook transfers user data of EU citizens to US authorities. But the company also shares…
Are US forces essential to war on terror in Africa’s Sahel region?
In the fight against terrorist groups in Africa, US forces provide crucial support to the G5 Sahel group (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger) with intelligence, logistics and supplies. But as…
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
For the first time anywhere, Syrian intelligence officers are facing trial — in Germany. The court aims to probe the defendant's alleged crimes as well as cast light on Bashar Assad's system…
‘Imminent threat’ to US troops in Germany dismissed
A leaked military intelligence report from the United States over the weekend had suggested that a man from Jordan could target US forces in Germany. But officials say the threat was quickly…
What Buhari told Africa’s Committee on Intelligence, Security
What Buhari told Africa’s Committee on Intelligence, Security…
‘Difficult to be optimistic about Iran,’ Saudi former intelligence chief say’s
'Difficult to be optimistic about Iran,' Saudi former intelligence chief say's…
Russia orders Tinder to turn over user data
Personal user data from the popular dating app Tinder can now be monitored by Russian intelligence agencies after it was added to a special data storage register. Tinder could be banned in…
India ‘snooping’ order leaves citizens exposed to surveillance
The Indian government has recently passed an order that allows intelligence agencies to access data stored on computers anywhere in the country. A petition filed in the Supreme Court is opposing the…
Tackling bias in artificial intelligence
The rise of artificial intelligence is evident across various industries, it is also introduces new risks to society and is as prone to bias. Joining CNBC Africa is Joy Buolamwini, Founder of…
Smile to enter: China embraces facial recognition technology
Facial recognition is one of the fastest-evolving technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. It has major implications in terms of security and counter-terrorism, but also e-commerce and industry.…
National security – military advocates adequate funding for intelligence
National security - military advocates adequate funding for intelligence.…