Terrorism and arranged crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

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Terrorism and arranged crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Terrorism and arranged crime by violent extremist teams linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive menace” in Africa’s risky Sahel area and are spilling over to West Africa’s coastal nations, the highest U.N. envoy for the realm warned Friday. Leonardo Simão, the U.N. particular consultant for the Sahel…

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Terrorism and arranged crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

UNITED NATIONS — Terrorism and arranged crime by violent extremist teams linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive menace” in Africa’s risky Sahel area and are spilling over to West Africa’s coastal international locations, the highest U.N. envoy for the realm warned Friday. Leonardo Simão, the U.N. particular consultant for the Sahel…

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Terrorism, humanitarian crises threaten stability of West Africa: UN deputy chief

At an occasion commemorating the forty ninth anniversary of the Financial Neighborhood of West African States (ECOWAS), UN Deputy Secretary-Normal Amina Mohammed famous progress made, alongside quick challenges.   “During the last decade, the area has seen an exponential rise in terrorism that has reversed its growth good points. This has been additional exacerbated by…

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Terrorism, Crises Threat West Africa’s Stability: UN Deputy

At an occasion commemorating the forty ninth anniversary of the Financial Neighborhood of West African States (ECOWAS), UN Deputy Secretary-Basic Amina Mohammed famous progress made, alongside speedy challenges. “During the last decade, the area has seen an exponential rise in terrorism that has reversed its improvement features. This has been additional exacerbated by the resurgence…

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GIABA helps West African Civil Societies in preventing cash laundering, terrorism

The Director-Basic of Inter-Governmental Motion Group in opposition to Cash Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Edwin W. Harris Jnr. has introduced funding alternatives for West African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) within the type of small grants to allow them intensify efforts and measures in opposition to Cash Laundering and Terrorist Financing regimes. This was disclosed…

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Inside an enormous U.S. army train in Africa to counter terrorism and Russia and China’s rising affect

Tamale, Ghana — On a dusty airport tarmac within the northern Ghanaian metropolis of Tamale, army particular operatives from throughout Africa transfer stealthily. Pictures ring out as they converge on the airport and apprehend armed militants holding it hostage.  It isn’t an actual assault, however simply one of many workout routines of “Flintlock,” the U.S. army’s…

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West Africa Should Unite To Defeat Terrorism, Banditry – Tinubu Tells Faye

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu acknowledged as we speak that West African nations should work collectively to fight banditry, terrorism, and different prison actions within the area. Tinubu acknowledged this on the Presidential Villa in Abuja whereas internet hosting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the place he urged West Africa to unify its function and construction so…

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