Abstract
The globalization era, also known as the era of technological evolution, has changed the narrative of international, regional and national security strategy. Terrorism is an evitable word use to describe recent events in the world. the emergence of new technological devices has both negative and positive impact in the world challenged by transnational actors. The paper examines the definition and forms of acts of terrorism in connection with technology, in order to understand the continual existence of the menace despite measures adopted by states. Hence, there exist no generally accepted definition of terrorism. The paper analysis the link between terrorism and technology from two dimensions; first, exploring the impact of technology in relation to the rise of terrorist groups and as well the role of the media. The second part, examines the challenges and the advantage of technology in relation to national security.
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Civilizations began in Africa, and the continent is hybrid for scientist
They were detained at the judicial police headquarters in Yaoundé for over four days, the two confessed to have hacked the Facebook page of Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) on June 23, 2020
(1) Whoever causes disturbance or disruption of the functioning of an electronic communication network or a terminal device by introducing, transmitting, destroying, erasing, deteriorating, altering, deleting data or rendering data inaccessible shall be punished with imprisonment for from 02 to 05 years or a fine of from 1.000.000 to 2.000.000 CFA francs or both of such fine an imprisonment
Summary
Civilizations began in Africa, and the continent is hybrid for scientist. Cameroon is amongst Sub Saharan African countries which embraced the technological innovation era. The digital pandemic of cybercrime has affected Europe, but has extended to Africa, with hackers gaming the system in Cameroon. According to the National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC), Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) has reconfigured developing countries, thereby creating new opportunities for youths. These opportunities which support sustainable development through local and international connectivity of individuals, communities, and private sector, with the assessment, utilization and sharing of information and knowledge via different networks. The implementation of an ICT development programme by the Ministry of Higher Education. The creation of multimedia training centres in secondary schools and digitalization of fees online implemented by the Ministry of Secondary Education;. The computerization of the electoral process by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization
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