West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Deposed and detained: Niger president’s fate unclear nearly three years on
Bazoum, 66, was sworn in as president on April 2, 2021 after democratic elections in which he won 55 percent of the vote.
India to begin world’s biggest population count
The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its growing population.
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country’s oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war.
Niger attacks kill 30 villagers – Governor
Attackers killed 30 villagers last week in several raids in western Niger, near the Nigerian border, the governor of the Tahoua region said Monday on state radio.
‘My favourite thing is to take Iran’s oil,’ – Trump declares in fresh threat
US President Donald Trump has said he could seize Iran’s oil resources, including the strategic export hub at Kharg Island, as the war involving both countries and Israel continues.
