CDS Musa Urges African Military Leaders to Embrace AI, Modern Technology

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on military leaders across Africa to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to enhance the continent’s security and defense capabilities.

Modern Warfare Requires Modern Tools: General Musa emphasized that traditional military strategies are no longer sufficient in today’s rapidly evolving security environment. He stressed that AI, surveillance systems, and cyber capabilities are essential to counter threats such as terrorism, transnational crime, and cyberattacks.

• Capacity Building Through Innovation: He called for investment in research, innovation, and training, urging African nations to develop local tech solutions and integrate them into defense operations.

• Collaboration is Key: Musa encouraged joint efforts among African states to share intelligence, develop common tech infrastructure, and collectively respond to threats using AI-powered tools.

• Africa continues to face complex security threats, from insurgencies to piracy and cybercrime. By integrating technology, militaries can improve response times, data analysis, and predictive threat detection

• General Musa’s call is part of a growing movement to digitize Africa’s defense infrastructure, ensuring that the continent is not left behind in the global shift toward tech-driven security systems.