A new survey reported by The South African indicates that South Africans generally feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during daylight hours, but that sense of security declines sharply after sunset. The findings highlight persistent public concern about crime, with fear significantly increasing at night even among those who feel confident during the day. According to the report, the contrast between daytime and nighttime perceptions underscores ongoing anxieties about personal safety across communities in South Africa.

A recent study has identified the most liveable cities in Africa, with five cities from South Africa making the list. The report highlights these cities as exemplary places to live, although specific names and criteria were not detailed in the blurb.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

Kenya is intensifying measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and public spaces from potential terrorist attacks, according to Capital FM. Security officials and international experts have called for a shift in approach to protecting key facilities, signaling a renewed focus on counter-terrorism preparedness. The push reflects ongoing concerns about threats targeting infrastructure and crowded areas across the country, with authorities seeking to strengthen coordination and adopt international best practices to enhance national security resilience.

Several parts of Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria are increasingly becoming bandit flashpoints, with the latest attacks leaving at least 15 residents dead and about 79 others abducted across six local government areas, Daily Trust reports. The fresh attacks occurred in Rabah, Isa and Dange Shuni local government areas, coming barely days after similar incidents in Bodinga and Kebbe, underscoring a worsening security situation in the state.

A robbery occurred at a popular joint in Nairobi's General Mathenge area, where armed thieves held customers hostage and stole valuables. This incident has sparked outrage among the public regarding the increasing insecurity in the region, according to Tuko.