The Association of African Air Forces has intensified efforts to deepen cooperation among member states and strengthen the continent's collective response to security challenges, Punch reports. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration between African air forces to improve continental security, though specific measures or participating countries were not detailed in the available information.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has called for a stronger military alliance among African nations to combat terrorism. This statement was made during a forum attended by army chiefs and defense leaders from 17 African countries, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts in addressing security challenges on the continent.

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration among African military forces to address terrorism, insurgency, and other transnational security challenges. His remarks were made during the Third African Land Forces Forum in Port Harcourt, highlighting the urgency of united efforts in tackling these pressing issues on the continent.

According to CIO Africa, the ITW Africa 2026 event reflected a shift in Africa's digital infrastructure conversation, moving beyond simply expanding connectivity toward building infrastructure and creating a supportive investment environment. The publication reports that stakeholders at the conference discussed how the continent's digital development priorities are evolving, with greater attention now placed on the broader foundations needed to sustain growth in the sector.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African countries to deepen cooperation in aviation and speed up implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). According to KBC, Mudavadi said Africa cannot fully realise its economic potential while air travel across the continent remains limited, arguing that a unified airspace would improve connectivity, boost trade and drive economic growth.