A concerned citizen, Mr. Prezugha Ezon, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Tantita Security Services …
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Pressure on Central African Republic to Replace Wagner with State-Controlled Africa Corps.
Tensions are growing between Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) over Moscow’s push to replace the Wagner private military group with the state-run Africa Corps — and to start …
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CrimeDevelopmentEconomyNigeriaPublic HealthSecurityWestern Africa
NDLEA, ECOWAS warn drug abuse is draining Nigeria’s economy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised alarm over the rising cases of substance abuse in Nigeria, warning that …
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US Slams Sanctions on Congo Militia and Mining Firms Over Illegal Coltan Trade
The United States government has announced fresh sanctions aimed at stopping the trade in conflict minerals from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, American authorities …
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SA Insurers Tackle Crime, Climate Risks
South Africa’s property insurance sector is facing fresh challenges as crime rates rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, forcing companies to change how they assess and price coverage. Industry …
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Post-Election Unrest Spurs Frelimo €1.2m Office Rebuild Plan
The ruling Mozambique Liberation Front, known as Frelimo, says it needs about €1.2 million (89 million meticais) to repair 25 party offices in Zambézia Province that were damaged during violent …
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Kenyan Man Charged in US Over Alleged Plot to Supply Weapons to Mexican Cartel
A Kenyan national, Elisha Odhiambo Asumo, has been charged in the United States over allegations that he conspired to supply military-grade weapons to one of Mexico’s most feared criminal organizations …
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US, Turkey Step Up Talks on Libya, Sudan, Somalia Cooperation
The United States and Turkey have held fresh high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on key regional issues, with the ongoing crisis in Libya topping the agenda. The meeting took …
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Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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Libya Fights Money Laundering Ahead of FATF Review
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Libya has held a high-level meeting to discuss the country’s preparedness ahead of a crucial international review. The meeting, …