Over 10,000 Algerians Sought Asylum in Europe in 2017 – Eurosat

The number of Algerians who sought political asylum in Europe in the year 2017 reached 10,000, data from Eurostat, a European statistical agency, showed. According to Eurosat, the 28 countries of the European Union have registered over 750,000 asylum applications in 2017, a decrease from 2015 and 2016 figures, when applicants numbered 1,323,000 and 1,260,000 […]

Nigeria sounds alarm as $2.1bn in suspicious crypto transactions shake West Africa

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised the red flag following revelations of $2.1 billion in suspicious cryptocurrency transactions across West Africa in 2024, according to a study by the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, speaking at the recent West Africa Compliance Summit in Cape […]

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince visits Paris, multi-billion deals signed

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s current official visit to France climaxed with the signing of multi-billion dollar agreements, primarily in the military field as Saudi Arabia, which plays a leading role in the Gulf, is enhancing its military arsenal with more weapons purchases. Prince Salman and President Hollande presided over the signing […]