Nigerien security forces have successfully dismantled a major arms trafficking network in the city of Tahoua, seizing a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. The operation, led by Warrant Officer Abdou Amadou Boubacar, resulted in the arrest of a key suspect and the confiscation of seven AK-47 rifles, 25 magazines loaded with 750 bullets, 60…
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has urged the government to engage in discussions with all stakeholders ahead of the October 2025 presidential election to ensure a fair and peaceful vote. Speaking at a weekend rally in Marcory, Abidjan, Gbagbo, leader of the opposition party PPA-CI, emphasized the importance of freedom of expression in a democratic…
Ghana’s National Security has uncovered a massive cache of U.S. dollars and Ghana Cedis hidden inside twelve 20-foot shipping containers during a high-profile operation. The raid, conducted at a warehouse, also led to the discovery of suspected gold bars, raising serious concerns about illicit financial activities. Authorities have yet to disclose the total amount of…
Gambian law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major cannabis cultivation and trafficking network in the country’s west, seizing over 200 packets of cannabis and three undeclared firearms. The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Gambia (DLEAG), in collaboration with the Police Intervention Unit (PIU), carried out the operation at dawn on Saturday in Nyangbolong village, West…
Senegal and Mauritania are strengthening their operational cooperation to address maritime challenges more effectively.Both countries conducted their second joint maritime patrol, named “MUSTARAKA,” on 7–8 February to monitor the territorial waters shared between the two neighbouring nations. The Senegalese Navy stated that the objective of these joint patrols is to tackle common maritime threats, with…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle heroin consignments into the country. One of the suspects, who holds dual identities with both Nigerian and Sierra Leonean passports under different names, was confirmed to have ingested illicit drugs after a body scan. He was subsequently placed under…
At least 25 civilians were killed in a deadly ambush on a civilian convoy escorted between Gao and Ansongo, near Kobé, about 30 km from Gao in Mali, on Friday afternoon. The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA), in a statement, confirmed that in addition to the deaths, dozens more were injured in…
University activities in Mali have been disrupted as teacher-researchers embark on an industrial strike over unpaid research bonuses. The strike is led by the Coordination of Higher Education and Scientific Research Unions (CSEC), which includes the National Union of Higher Education (SNESUP) and the Union of Higher Education and Scientific Research (SECMA). Unions are demanding…
Ghanaian President John Mahama has appointed 13 deputy ministers, finalising the formation of his government. In an official statement, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the appointments are intended to support ministers in achieving the government’s objectives and fulfilling promises made to the people. With this latest round of nominations, President Mahama is nearing his…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged at least 53 foreign nationals with various offences, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to an official statement, the accused—40 of whom are Chinese nationals—were charged over the past two days for alleged attempts to undermine Nigeria’s constitutional structure. The suspects…
