DAR ES SALAAM, March 8 -- TANZANIA is stepping up efforts to ensure the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) is hosted safely and efficiently, with security a top priority.

The National Organising Committee for AFCON 2027 has begun implementing strategies to strengthen security systems for the tournament.

The move followed a meeting in Dar es Salaam between the committee and the Head of Sport Security at the United Nations, Valeroo de Divitiis. The discussion focused on improving safety standards and adopting international practices for managing security at major sporting events.

Acting Director of the Sports Development Department, Boniface Tamba, stressed the importance of effective security systems to ensure AFCON 2027 is conduct...