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Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Pact to Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cross-border cooperation in combating…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025

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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

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Mali’s Major Drug Bust in Bamako Seizes Illegal Drugs and Assets, 11 Arrested

Mali's ongoing battle against drug trafficking saw a significant victory this week with a large-scale operation in the Dabanani neighborhood of Bamako, a known hotspot for illicit trade. The Malian…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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NDLEA Declares Four Associates of Lagos Drug Kingpin Barryshine Wanted for Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially declared four associates of notorious Lagos drug kingpin Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as Barryshine or Ejeoto, wanted in connection…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Sierra Leone Police Investigate Allegations of Dutch Cocaine Trafficker’s Presence in Country

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has responded to recent international allegations suggesting that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country. Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu,…

Africa News Now February 1, 2025