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Drug trafficking operation foiled in Casablanca, over 3 Tons of Chira seized

An international drug trafficking operation has been foiled by the Casablanca judicial police Sunday evening and 3 tons and 168 kilograms of Chira have been seized. The intervention was carried out in close coordination with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). During a security operation conducted in the suburbs of Casablanca, an individual involved […]

Sierra Leone: President Julius Maada Bio re-elected for a second term

President Julius Maada Bio was re-elected in the first round for a second term at the head of Sierra Leone with 56.17% of the vote, the head of the Electoral Commission said. “By virtue of the powers vested in me, I hereby certify that Julius Maada Bio is elected President in the election of June […]

Libya Asks EU for Armed Ships, Helicopters to Prevent Migrants’ Crossings to Europe

Libya’s UN-backed government has requested the EU to provide it with armed ships and helicopters to intercept and prevent migrants from making the risky journey on boats to cross the Mediterranean towards Europe. Libya’s request was marred by allegation of abuse endured by migrants on Libyan coast as well as a lack of strategy by […]