The Shadow in Africa's Growth: Securing Development Without Slowing Down The recent Africa Shield 2026 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Tunis highlighted a pressing concern for African governments: securing sensitive materials used in development without stifling growth.
As the continent industrializes, expands its healthcare systems, and advances technologically, it becomes increasingly clear that these same materials can pose security risks if not properly managed.
The focus on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) security marks a welcome shift from traditional emphasis on armed groups and conflict.