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France Bolsters Rail Security Amid Sabotage Ahead of Paris Olympics France is ramping up security on its rail system after coordinated sabotages disrupted travel for thousands on the first day of the Paris Olympic Games, according to SNCF, the national railway operator. Though services began to recover, many lines continue to experience intermittent disruptions. The SNCF assured that transport for Olympic teams remains unaffected. Saboteurs targeted France's high-speed TGV train network in several pre-dawn attacks. These…

Paris Olympics Prepares for Unprecedented Security Measures Amid High Stakes The masterminds behind the Paris Olympics assure an "unmatched" level of security in the city as the grand spectacle approaches, and evidence of this meticulous planning is glaringly evident in the heart of France's capital. Authorities reveal that over 45,000 police officers are being mobilized, along with a 6km anti-terrorism barrier set up along the River Seine ahead of the inaugural ceremony. Police checkpoints, metal dividers, and a…

France Vows Round-the-Clock Protection for Israeli Athletes During Paris Olympics Israel's athletes will receive 24/7 security during the Paris Olympics, as confirmed by France's interior minister. This assurance follows a statement from a left-wing politician who declared that Israel's delegation is unwelcome, encouraging protests against their participation. The Games commence this Friday amidst significant security concerns. This period coincides with elevated geopolitical tensions stemming from conflicts in Ukraine…

Global Tech Outage Driven by Incomplete Checks on CrowdStrike's Latest Update Security pros emphasize that CrowdStrike's recent update to their acclaimed cybersecurity software, which led to worldwide system crashes, seemingly lacked proper quality assessment before its launch. Designed to bolster security by refreshing threat defenses, the update for their Falcon Sensor software instead wreaked havoc. Faulty lines of code turned it into one of the most widespread tech meltdowns in recent memory, impacting systems…

Three dead and one injured in the attack on a UN convoy with food aid on Thursday, March 24 in South Sudan, in the state of Jonglei. This new attack comes because this year the country has almost 8.3 million people who need support from the World Food Program…

In the Central African Republic, the Republican dialogue, long promised by President Touadéra and continuing to put an end to the crisis that has shaken the country for decades now, continues. A dialogue to restore peace and security, but which takes place…

Since the breakthrough of jihadists in West Africa and the actions of armed groups that have plagued some coastal countries, the countries behind the Accra initiative, launched in 2017, have been working for joint operations in the sub-region. Between March 16…

In tonight's version: Heads of state, scientists and activists head to Dakar for the World Water Forum because the UN warns that water safety on the continent is dangerously weak. And the talks on the safety of the excessive seas don't attain an settlement. Failure comes on the expense of poorer nations and has huge environmental and financial prices. And lastly, Burundi bans rickshaws, bike taxis and bicycle taxis for security causes, however drivers say the brand new rule will put hundreds out of labor.

In Angola, several humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm. Nearly six million people are on the verge of being depleted due to food shortages in the south of the country, a region affected by the worst drought in forty years, according to the World Food Program (WFP). Cunene and Huila provinces are most affected.…

Burkinabe's defense and security forces are reorganizing to better deal with attacks by armed groups. A new national security strategy will soon be implemented, according to Brigadier General Aimé Barthelemy Simporé, Minister of Defense. as reported from Ouagadougou,Yaya BoudaniReorganization of ground forces, territorial…