Drug crimes

Senegal Cracks Down on Dakar Drug Network, Dozens Arrested in Major Operation

Senegalese law enforcement has dismantled a significant drug trafficking network operating in Dakar, arresting over a dozen suspects, mostly foreign nationals, in a coordinated raid led by the Central Office…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals

In 2024, Burkina Faso authorities have seized a total of 133 tons of drugs, marking a significant effort in the country's ongoing fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

African Diaspora ANN West Africa

U.S. Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Files on Tinubu’s Alleged Links to 1990s Drug Probe

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the FBI and DEA to release documents related to past investigations involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a suspected drug trafficking network that…

Africa News Now April 14, 2025

ANN West Africa

NDLEA Arrests Indian National, Seizes Over 180kg of Drugs in Major Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking with a series of high-profile arrests and drug seizures across Nigeria. Among those arrested is a…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025