The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a stark warning about the rapid global expansion of Asian cybercrime syndicates, whose scam operations are now reaching as far as Africa, South America, and the Pacific Islands. Originally concentrated in Southeast Asia — particularly Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos — these networks have evolved […]
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned of the threat of increased violence during the election campaign, suggesting that the country’s presidential election in late February should be cancelled or postponed if the current level of insecurity is not tackled. Nigerians are due to choose a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari after two terms […]
Morocco’s olive oil exports rose to 13,000 tons, up 47% by August this year, amid a surge in demand and market disruptions, the agriculture ministry said. Sales stood at 456 million dirhams as demand from the European Union increased 3.6 times. Despite a significant drop in rainfall, total olive production this year is expected to […]
