SA might have been spared but terrorism has highest body count in sub-Saharan Africa

Research shows terrorist groups are leveraging emerging technologies, using AI, encrypted messaging and cryptocurrency to expand their operations

11 March 2025 - 04:30

Sub-Saharan Africa was the deadliest region for the eighth consecutive year, yet South Africa was spared acts of terrorism...

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