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Morocco: Over 840 kg of Cannabis Seized in Tanger-Med Port

Moroccan security services foiled on Monday the smuggling of 840 kg of cannabis at the Tanger-Med Port. The drugs were concealed inside utensils and pottery goods destined for export. The banned substance was carried by a vehicle registered in Morocco and heading for Spain. The driver, a 50-year-old Moroccan man, was arrested. Moroccan authorities opened […]

UNHCR: Former detainee in Polisario jails slams human trafficking in Tindouf Camps

Former detainee in polisario jails, Fadel Breika, denounced before the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), in Geneva, the trafficking in human beings prevailing in the camps of Tindouf, under the control of separatist militias, on Algerian territory. Speaking on Thursday, under the interactive dialogue with the UN rapporteur on human trafficking, as part of the […]

African data breaches: Nigeria with 64% increase underscores cybersecurity risks

Nigeria’s data breaches have surged by 64% in the first quarter of 2023, with one user account leaked every second, according to a recent report, emphasizing the magnitude of cybersecurity concerns in Africa. The study, conducted by cybersecurity firm Surfshark, has raised serious concerns about data breaches findings, shedding light on the growing cybersecurity challenges […]