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14 February 2025

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AI providing new opportunities for crypto scammers

[ © The National ]

06 February 2025

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Des Ivoiriens victimes dun réseau de traite dêtres humains au Nigeria

[ © France 24 ]

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04 February 2025

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Côte dIvoire : des odeurs de cacao et de contrebande

[ © Le Monde ]

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29 January 2025

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Well crush M23, vows Southern African mission

[ © The East African ]

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17 January 2025

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Nigeria Tops Report For Number Of Christians Killed, Kidnapped In 2024

[ © Eurasia Review ]

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13 January 2025

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I have been saved: Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

[ © BBC News ]

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10 January 2025

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Mass Abductions: South East Tops Ransom Payments, Accounts For 40%

[ © CKN News ]

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13 December 2024

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Captagon: après la chute du clan Assad, la fin de la production à échelle industrielle en Syrie?

[ © France 24 ]

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06 December 2024

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Russias Wagner founder honoured with statue in Central African Republic

[ © Euro News ]

26 November 2024

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Gangsters block aid distribution in south Gaza

[ © BBC ]

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22 November 2024

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Nigeria strives to contain banditry problem

[ © Defence Web ]

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07 November 2024

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En Mauritanie, un cas de corruption policière met à mal la coopération antimigratoire avec lUnion européenne

[ © Le Monde ]

South Sudan calls for regional efforts to combat illicit smuggling of minerals

[ © Xinhua ]

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31 October 2024

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Braconnage. Des rats géants pour combattre le trafic de cornes de rhinocéros ou décailles de pangolin

[ © Courrier International ]

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23 October 2024

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Facing cash crunch, Hezbollah seeks to boost illegal drug sales in Europe

[ © Voice of America ]

15 October 2024

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Global piracy at a 30 year low

[ © Defense Web ]

14 October 2024

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Kenya says extra police ready for Haiti in early Nov

[ © The Peninsula ]

09 October 2024

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Mozambique heads to the polls amid insecurity and drought-induced hunger

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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07 October 2024

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Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana

[ © Africa News ]

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03 October 2024

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The Gambia Ramps Up Efforts to Stop Illegal Fishing

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

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02 October 2024

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UN extends Kenya-led Haiti security mission mandate for another year

[ © Africa News ]

27 September 2024

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Cameroonian separatist leader arrested in Norway

[ © BBC News ]

19 September 2024

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Can Namibias strategy to cull animals save them?

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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17 September 2024

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Hustle academies: The online scammers of West Africa now training others

[ © The East African ]

10 September 2024

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Guinea-Bissau police seize over 2 tons of cocaine from Venezuelan flight

[ © Voice of America ]

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Iraq to try heist of the century mastermind in his absence

[ © The National ]

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09 September 2024

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Libya detain militia leader over killing of wanted human trafficker

[ © Euronews ]

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04 September 2024

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Why is the Middle East losing so much money to cybercrime?

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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02 September 2024

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African states fret over dirty money, urge linked solutions

[ © The East African ]

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28 August 2024

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Worlds police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia

Organised Crime Bilateral Cooperation New Technology

[ © BBC News ]

23 August 2024

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West African juntas complain to UN over Ukraines alleged support for rebels

Africa Organised Crime

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

19 August 2024

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Nigeria police working to secure release of 20 kidnapped medical students

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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07 August 2024

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Ethiopia faces kidnapping crisis

Horn of Africa Organised Crime Peace and Security

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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30 July 2024

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UAE committed to eradicate human trafficking: Minister of Justice

Organised Crime Human Rights Gulf Region

[ © Gulf Today ]

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26 July 2024

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Autour du lac Tchad, léconomie autour du poisson détourne les jeunes des groupes armés

Sahel Organised Crime Youth

[ © Courrier International ]

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28 June 2024

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Tunisia town shuttered after Libya closes smuggler-linked border

North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Al Arabiya News ]

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27 June 2024

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World Drug Day report highlights spike in drug use, increased trafficking

Organised Crime Society Health Care

[ © UN News ]

20 June 2024

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Smuggler paradise on Tunisia-Libya border hurts as closure strangles trade

North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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19 June 2024

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17 June 2024

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Double attack: The curse of natural gas and armed groups in Mozambique

Africa Organised Crime Economy

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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13 June 2024

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Wildlife In Sub-Saharan Africa Decimated By Traffickers

Organised Crime Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

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07 June 2024

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Seychelles demonstrates how smaller nations can effectively combat piracy

Maritime Security Organised Crime

[ © Defence Web ]

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06 June 2024

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Africa Corps, le groupe paramilitaire russe dans les pas de Wagner en Afrique?

Africa Russia Organised Crime

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

30 May 2024

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Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen historical artifacts, government says

Culture infrastructure Organised Crime

[ © Al-Monitor ]

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27 May 2024

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Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations

West-Africa Natural resources Organised Crime

[ © Associated Press ]

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22 May 2024

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21 May 2024

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20 May 2024

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Sub-Saharan Africa is a hotbed of illicit trade, UN says

Middle East Sahel Organised Crime

[ © The East African ]

20 May 2024

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Libyan tribal mediators end armed clashes near Tripoli

Crisis management Organised Crime North-Africa

[ © Ahramonline ]

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14 May 2024

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UN report: Illegal wildlife trafficking is stubbornly prevalent

MENA Organised Crime Trade

[ © Voice of America ]

10 May 2024

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Senate Okays Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers, Others

Policy Organised Crime Gulf Region

[ © Independent ]

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How we found Europes most wanted migrant-smuggler

Organised Crime Migration Human Rights

[ © BBC ]

08 May 2024

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At Least 107 migrants freed from captivity in Libya

North-Africa Migration Organised Crime

[ © Middle East Online ]

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06 May 2024

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Trafficking in the Sahel: Cracking down on illicit drugs

Organised Crime Sahel Terrorism

[ © UN News ]

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24 April 2024

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Corruption in Logging Decimates DRC Forests to Feed Foreign Markets

Environment Organised Crime Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

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17 April 2024

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Crimes by Syrians in Lebanon prompts debate over repatriations

Syria Migration Organised Crime

[ © Arab News ]

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12 April 2024

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Sexual assaults rise in Central African Republic. Wagner, bandits and even peacekeepers are blamed

WPS Organised Crime Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Associated Press ]

10 April 2024

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Lebanon Christian Party official killed by alleged Syrian gang, fuelling sectarian tensions

Lebanon Organised Crime Peace and Security

[ © Middle East Monitor ]

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09 April 2024

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New fraud allegations hit Lebanons central bank over $8 billion scheme

Lebanon Economy Organised Crime

[ © The National ]

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05 April 2024

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Nigeria detains Binance executive on tax, money laundering charges

West-Africa Organised Crime Economy

[ © The East African ]

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25 March 2024

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Day of joy: Kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren rescued by army

Children Organised Crime Terrorism

[ © France 24 ]

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22 March 2024

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Nigerias kidnap crisis: Inside story of a ransom negotiator

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime Terrorism

[ © BBC News ]

Nigerias kidnap crisis: Inside story of a ransom negotiator

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime Terrorism

[ © BBC News ]

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13 March 2024

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Pirates seize control of cargo ship near Somalia, say owners

Organised Crime Maritime Security Horn of Africa

[ © Al Jazeera ]

11 March 2024

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EA security chiefs plan to end arms trade with technology

Africa Organised Crime Trade

[ © The East African ]

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Syria avoids regional cold shoulder despite Captagon drug trade

Syria Organised Crime Trade

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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08 March 2024

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Kuriga kidnap: More than 280 Nigerian pupils abducted

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime Human Rights

[ © BBC News ]

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06 March 2024

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01 March 2024

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Five countries pledge personnel for Haiti security mission, UN says

Cooperative security Peace and Security Organised Crime

[ © The East African ]

28 February 2024

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The UAE is resolute in forging a stronger era in the fight against global financial crime

Gulf Region Economy Organised Crime

[ © The National ]

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28 February 2024

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The Pablo Escobar of the Sahara reveals corruption within Moroccos ruling class

North-Africa Organised Crime Sahel

[ © El Pais ]

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22 February 2024

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Uganda: Combating human trafficking is a fight best done together

Organised Crime Children Society

[ © Monitor ]

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20 February 2024

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Morocco intercepts a boat with 141 people as African migrants increasingly attempt to reach Spain

Migration Organised Crime Maritime Security

[ © Associated Press ]

The dark web site of notorious cyber criminal gang just got seized

Cybersecurity Organised Crime

[ © 9 News ]

20 February 2024

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ECOWAS seeks measures to tackle insecurity in region

Cooperative security West-Africa Organised Crime

[ © The Guardian Nigeria ]

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19 February 2024

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Jordanian Armed Forces kill 5 drug smugglers near borders

Organised Crime Cooperative security Arabian Peninsula

[ © Albawaba ]

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15 February 2024

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Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russias operations on the continent

Mercenary Group Organised Crime Peace and Security

[ © The Conversation ]

14 February 2024

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Morocco foils attempt to smuggle 3 tonnes of chira

Organised Crime Mediteranean (Sea) North-Africa

[ © Middle East Online ]

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12 February 2024

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Red Hand Day: Sierra Leones child soldiers remember

West-Africa Children Organised Crime

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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09 February 2024

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Cameroon Rebels Abduct Government Officials in Fresh Wave of Attacks

Africa Organised Crime

[ © Voice of America ]

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08 February 2024

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Spain and EU to sign migration deal with Mauritania as people-smuggling rises

Migration Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © The Guardian ]

06 February 2024

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Burkina / Ministère de la Défense : Huit contrats d’armement attribués à plusieurs entreprises appartenant à une même personne

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime

[ © Le Faso ]

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05 February 2024

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With all eyes on crisis in the Middle East - Russias Wagner mercenaries are returning outflank the West in Africa

Russia Africa Organised Crime

[ © The Independent ]

01 February 2024

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Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

Policy Africa Organised Crime

[ © BBC News ]

31 January 2024

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New Report Sheds Light on Dark Industrial Fishing Vessels

Natural resources Maritime Security Organised Crime

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

29 January 2024

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Jordans evolving strategies amid diplomatic tensions with Syria

Syria Organised Crime Terrorism

[ © The Jordan Times ]

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26 January 2024

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Police publishes photos, names of wanted drug dealers

Organised Crime Policy Crisis management

[ © The Jordan Times ]

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19 January 2024

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At least 10 civilians dead in suspected Jordanian air raids in Syria

Syria Crisis management Organised Crime

[ © Aljazeera ]

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18 January 2024

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Spain seizes 1,500 Kilos of Cocaine off Canaries in cooperation with Moroccos secret services

Organised Crime Governance Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Middle East Online ]

17 January 2024

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Kidnappings for Ransom an Increasing Threat in Northern Cameroon

Gulf of Guinea Organised Crime Peace and Security

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

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16 January 2024

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Arms trafficking accelerates, fueling Jordan-Syria border tension

Organised Crime Middle East Syria

[ © LOrient Today ]

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Egypt thwarts drug smuggling attempt on border with Israel

Organised Crime Middle East

[ © Arab News ]

09 January 2024

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Sahel. Le trafic de mercure imprègne les sites aurifères du Burkina Faso

Sub-Saharan Africa Natural resources Organised Crime

[ © Courrier International ]

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09 January 2024

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Tunisia Dismantles Human Trafficking Network Facilitating African Migration to Sfax City

North-Africa Migration Organised Crime

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

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08 January 2024

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Nine Palestinians, two Israelis killed in West Bank clashes

Israel Organised Crime

[ © Alarabiya News ]

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20 December 2023

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Experts Say Africa Needs a Human Firewall to Protect Against Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity Organised Crime Africa

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

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EU monitoring hijacked vessel off Somalia

Maritime Security Organised Crime Horn of Africa

[ © Defense Web ]

19 December 2023

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Army says soldiers engaged in intense fighting with armed smugglers on northern borders

Middle East Peace and Security Organised Crime

[ © The Jordanian Times ]

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Red Sea crisis explained: what is happening and what does it mean for global trade?

Gulf of Aden Organised Crime Terrorism

[ © The Guardian ]

06 December 2023

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New naval task force could be formed to protect Red Sea, US says

Red Sea Gulf of Aden Organised Crime

[ © The National ]

28 November 2023

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Democracy builds resilience against organised crime

Organised Crime Cooperative security Resilence

[ © Defence web ]

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27 November 2023

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Battle for Influence Rages in Heart of Wagners Operations in Africa

Africa Organised Crime Russia

[ © The New York Times ]

24 November 2023

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South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs

Health Care Organised Crime Policy

[ © Associated Press ]

15 November 2023

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13 November 2023

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13 November 2023

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Fighting resumes in Mali between army and rebel groups in key northern area

Sahel Policy Organised Crime

[ © France 24 ]

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03 November 2023

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Nigeria grapples with spiralling kidnapping crisis

West-Africa Organised Crime Society

[ © The National ]

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25 October 2023

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UN warns of increasing gang violence in Haiti amid calls for Kenya-led peace mission

Crisis management Organised Crime Peace and Security

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

Coastal Waters Turning into Worlds Biggest Transnational Crime Scene

Organised Crime Maritime Security Crisis management

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

19 October 2023

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Corruption costs Africa $140 billion a year

Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © Defence Web ]

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13 October 2023

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Piracy on the rise in the Gulf of Guinea

West-Africa Organised Crime Water security

[ © Defence Web ]

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10 October 2023

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Africas ocean of organised crime

Maritime Security Organised Crime Africa

[ © Defense Web ]

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06 October 2023

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How coups in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have further destabilized Africas Sahel belt

Sahel Organised Crime Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Arab News ]

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20 September 2023

AFRICA

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What is Captagon, the drug mass-produced in Syria?

Syria Organised Crime

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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14 September 2023

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Major challenges face Jordans anti-narcotics border security plans, Saudi official says

Crisis management Organised Crime Middle East

[ © The National ]

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30 August 2023

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Closed funeral for Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin after unexplained plane crash

Russia Organised Crime

[ © The Irish Times ]

23 August 2023

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Illegal Logging In The CAR By Wagner Group And Criminal Syndicates Drives Insecurity

Sub-Saharan Africa Mercenary Group Organised Crime

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

14 August 2023

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Jordans king approves draconian cybercrime law

Cybersecurity Middle East Organised Crime

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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11 August 2023

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Interpol leads vast operation targeting organised crime in West Africa

West-Africa Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

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10 August 2023

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Lebanons Army Says it Has Detained Dozens of Smugglers Planning to Send Migrants to Europe

Lebanon Migration Organised Crime

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

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01 August 2023

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Nearly 400 Pakistani migrants were freed in raid on Libyan trafficking warehouse, rights group says

Migration North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Arab News ]

African Union (AU) Continental Technical Experts Consultation on Strengthening Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction

Health Care Organised Crime Africa

[ © Africa Newsroom ]

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31 July 2023

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Europe, Egypt committed to taking measures against human smugglers: EU official

Organised Crime Migration Mediteranean (Sea)

[ © Egypt Today ]

28 July 2023

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Kuwaiti-Qatari joint operation foils smuggling attempt of a million Captagon drugs

Gulf Region Organised Crime Governance

[ © Al Bawaba ]

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27 July 2023

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Jordans War on Illegal Drugs From Syria May Need Iran

Syria Arabian Peninsula Organised Crime

[ © Voice Of America ]

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25 July 2023

AFRICA

RDC: des ONG environnementales alertent face au pillage dans le parc des Virunga

Environment Organised Crime

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

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24 July 2023

AFRICA

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Syrian Defence Minister discusses drug smuggling with Jordanian officials

Syria Organised Crime

[ © The National ]

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18 July 2023

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Wagner forces arrive in CAR before referendum

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime Governance

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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13 July 2023

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Gulf of Guinea piracy on the up

Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security Organised Crime

[ © Defence Web ]

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12 July 2023

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Army arrests oil bunkering suspects, fake personnel in Rivers

West-Africa Organised Crime

[ © The Guardian ]

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11 July 2023

AFRICA

Ghanaian children wrongly taken in raids backed by US charity IJM

Children Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © BBC News ]

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06 July 2023

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Spain arrests 15 people involved in smuggling people from Syria

Syria Migration Organised Crime

[ © North Press Agency ]

05 July 2023

AFRICA

Tunisian killed in clashes with migrants in Sfax

North-Africa Organised Crime Migration

[ © Middle East Online ]

Protecting DR Congos forests: New timber parks to help fight illegal logging

Environment Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime

[ © The East African ]

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04 July 2023

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Syrias Assad, Jordanian FM discuss war, refugees and crackdown on drug smuggling

Syria Organised Crime Human Rights

[ © Al Arabiya News ]

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30 June 2023

AFRICA

Les gardes-côtes tunisiens mis en cause dans le naufrage de migrants subsahariens

North-Africa Migration Organised Crime

[ © France 24 ]

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EU looks to Egypt partnership to tackle people-smuggling networks

Maritime Security Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © The Guardian ]

19 June 2023

AFRICA

Trafficking in the Sahel: Smugglers will take you anywhere

Organised Crime Sahel Migration

[ © UN News ]

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05 June 2023

AFRICA

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Iraq, Syria FMs discuss tackling cross-border drug trafficking

Syria Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © News.am ]

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05 June 2023

AFRICA

Eastern Libya forces stage mass deportation of Egyptian migrants

Migration North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © SaltWire ]

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31 May 2023

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Uganda passes new law against stealing of human organs

Africa Health Care Organised Crime

[ © Al Jazeera ]

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29 May 2023

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In Nigerias Hard-Hit North, Families Seek Justice as Armed Groups Seek Control

West-Africa Organised Crime Society

[ © Voice Of America ]

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26 May 2023

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Libya govt carries out air strikes in western areas

North-Africa Organised Crime Crisis management

[ © Middle East Online ]

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26 May 2023

AFRICA

How abductions finance separatists in Cameroon

Organised Crime Gulf of Guinea Extremism

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

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25 May 2023

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Yemeni government says facing financial hurdles due to Houthi attacks on oil facilities

Maritime Security Organised Crime Energy security

[ © Xinhua ]

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23 May 2023

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Saudi authorities thwart massive drug smuggling operation

Arabian Peninsula Organised Crime

[ © Arab News ]

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22 May 2023

AFRICA

Trafficking in the Sahel: Guns, gas, and gold

Sahel Organised Crime

[ © United Nations ]

Treasure hunters undermine Sudans peace quest

Organised Crime Mercenary Group

[ © The East African ]

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Saudi Border Guard thwarts drug smugglers

Arabian Peninsula Organised Crime

[ © Arab News ]

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12 May 2023

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Syrian drug flow into Middle East may be outside Assads control

Syria Organised Crime Middle East

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

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10 May 2023

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Nigeria Navy yet to free rogue oil vessel, its 26 crew members

Maritime Security Gulf of Guinea Organised Crime

[ © The East African ]

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More Iranian fuel being smuggled to Pakistan, petroleum dealers say

Iran Natural resources Organised Crime

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

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09 May 2023

AFRICA

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Airstrikes kill well-known Syrian drug kingpin

Organised Crime Syria

[ © Arab News ]

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Danish oil tanker crew rescued after hijack off West Africa coast

Organised Crime Maritime Security Gulf of Guinea

[ © Al Jazeera ]

08 May 2023

AFRICA

Au Maroc, la beldiya tente de résister aux variétés de cannabis importées

Organised Crime North-Africa Economy

[ © Le Monde ]

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04 May 2023

AFRICA

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Where climate harms fisheries, piracy prospers

Water security Organised Crime

[ © Defense Web ]

04 May 2023

AFRICA

USAID Pauses Food Assistance to Ethiopias Tigray Region

Horn of Africa Humanitarian Aid Organised Crime

[ © Voice of America ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

03 May 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Two ISIS smuggling operatives captured in Syria

DAESH Organised Crime

[ © The National ]

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner Group accused of plotting a confederation of states in Africa

Organised Crime Russia Governance

[ © Responsible Statecraft ]

27 April 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

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Sudan: Russias Wagner Group and the grab for power and gold

Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime Russia

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

26 April 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner founder Prigozhin says counter-terrorism is companys primary African focus

Russia Organised Crime

[ © Defence Web ]

Yacht carrying Russians, Egyptians goes missing off Yemen coast

Maritime Security Organised Crime Red Sea

[ © Al-Monitor ]

24 April 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Jordan says MP held by Israel over alleged arms, gold smuggling

Organised Crime Governance

[ © Aljazeera ]

TRANSNATIONAL

France alarmed over Wagners role in Sudan as Russia expands in Africa

Russia Organised Crime

[ © Al-Monitor ]

19 April 2023

AFRICA

Somali Government Announces New Security Operation Ciiltire to Strengthen Mogadishus Security

Organised Crime Cooperative security Horn of Africa

[ © Halqabsi News ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

18 April 2023

AFRICA

Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Groups role?

Organised Crime Sahel Russia

[ © Al Jazeera ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

04 April 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Yemen Condemns Houthis for Obstructing Food Shipments from Aden

Organised Crime Crisis management

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

TRANSNATIONAL

31 March 2023

AFRICA

Une enquête révèle que Evgueni Prigojine a appuyé financièrement le militant panafricaniste Kémi Séba

Russia Organised Crime

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

29 March 2023

AFRICA

Pirates attack and board Danish ship in Gulf of Guinea as all communications lost

Gulf of Guinea Organised Crime

[ © Independent ]

MIDDLE EAST

New US sanctions target Syrias Captagon trade linked to Assad

Organised Crime Economy

[ © Al-Monitor ]

TRANSNATIONAL

28 March 2023

AFRICA

Comment Wagner tue les civils au Mali et en RCA

Russia Sub-Saharan Africa Organised Crime

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

23 March 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Algerias police dismantle Syria-Europe human trafficking network

Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © Alarabiya News ]

16 March 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Multinational approach delivering results in countering smuggling in Arabian Sea

Maritime Security Organised Crime

[ © Defence Web ]

TRANSNATIONAL

14 March 2023

AFRICA

Amnesty International Calls for End to Sectarian Attacks in Northern Nigeria

Organised Crime Gulf of Guinea

[ © Voice Of America ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

14 March 2023

AFRICA

Wagner mercenaries remain in Libya

North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Defence web ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

10 March 2023

AFRICA

Sandalwood burn ignites awareness of Kenyas illegal trade

Organised Crime Trade

[ © Institute For Security Studies ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

09 March 2023

AFRICA

Over a ton of drugs seized by Op Atalanta assets

Maritime Security Organised Crime

[ © Defence Web ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

03 March 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Houthi weapons seizures indicate plan for new offensive

Horn of Africa Organised Crime

[ © Arab News ]

TRANSNATIONAL

02 March 2023

AFRICA

Wagner in the DRC: A 12-Month Outlook

Russia Organised Crime

[ © Grey Dynamics ]

At least 22 people, including children, abducted in Congo

Organised Crime Children

[ © Associated Press ]

MIDDLE EAST

Arab interior ministers agree on Saudi plan to combat drug trafficking

Organised Crime Counter terrorism

[ © The National ]

TRANSNATIONAL

01 March 2023

AFRICA

Organised crime is infecting African and global supply chains

Organised Crime Cooperative security

[ © Defense Web ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

28 February 2023

AFRICA

Somali security forces carry out sweep against youth gangs in Mogadishu

Organised Crime Horn of Africa

[ © Hiiraan Online ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

22 February 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moroccos Mocro Maffia threatens Europe and North Africa

North-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Institute for Security Studies ]

Un expert de lONU affirme que Wagner terrorise la population au Mali

Sahel Organised Crime

[ © TV5 Monde ]

22 February 2023

AFRICA

Illicit Weapons Trade Plagues Lake Chad Basin

West-Africa Organised Crime

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

20 February 2023

AFRICA

Libya Seizes Dangerous Weapons that Were to Be Smuggled to Egypt

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

15 February 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Britain Provides UN with Evidence on Irans Arms Violation

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

TRANSNATIONAL

08 February 2023

AFRICA

Peace Proves Elusive in Casamance as Trafficking Fuels Violence

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

Burkina Fasos Volunteer Defense Groups Pose Danger In Volatile Area

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

01 February 2023

AFRICA

UN sounds alarm on trafficked medicines in the Sahel

[ © Arab News ]

MIDDLE EAST

Report Accuses Irans Quds Force of Smuggling Millions of Dollars from Iraq

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

TRANSNATIONAL

31 January 2023

AFRICA

Illicit drugs trade depriving Africa of resources, devt - President

[ © Ghanaian Times ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

26 January 2023

AFRICA

Sudan: Progress in Darfur militia leader trial, but Government cooperation wanes

[ © United Nations ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

18 January 2023

AFRICA

Wagner Group Plundering CAR Diamonds

[ © Africa Defense Forum Magazine ]

Burkina Faso: lenlèvement massif de femmes par des djihadistes présumés, une attaque qui choque

[ © TV5 Monde ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

16 January 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Global piracy at three decade low

[ © Defence Web ]

13 January 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Jordan FM Says Facing Threat of Drugs, Terrorism, Militias from Syria

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

TRANSNATIONAL

21 December 2022

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Yemens Al-Alimi Reiterates Demand for Intl Designation of Houthis as Terrorist

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

TRANSNATIONAL

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