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Civil unrest in Africa hits 6-year high, driven by political tensions, food insecurity — report

Businesses operating in Africa “are grappling with an unprecedented rise in disruption, linked to protests, demonstrations and rioting,” according to a latest research by risk intelligence firm Verisk Maplecroft, which also suggests that the situation will deteriorate over the course of 2023. The surge in civil unrest in Africa, driven by political tensions, food insecurity, […]

Guinea: Authorities admit death of thirty people during March referendum

Guinean authorities have acknowledged that intercommunal violence following the disputed referendum in Nzérékoré on March 22 has resulted in the death of 30 people. Basically, the authorities accuse the opposition of being behind the violence that led to the arrest of 57 people, including 44 who were placed under a committal order in Kankan. Two […]

Morocco’s Police seize over 4.8 tons of cannabis & 6 kg of cocaine

Moroccan security services have seized 4.85 tons of cannabis and 6 kg of cocaine in separate anti-drug operations carried out lately in various cities of the Kingdom. Over the weekend, the police of Agadir intercepted a transport vehicle at the entrance of the city of Ait Melloul carrying 2.34 tons of cannabis. They also intercepted […]