Niger drug bust exposes West African cocaine smuggling route
A high-profile operation in Zinder has uncovered a daring attempt to smuggle 920 grams of cocaine hidden within shipments of second-hand clothing. The operation, conducted on June 5, 2026, led to the arrest of two suspects—a Nigerien resident and a Beninese national—in the Djaguindi district of the regional capital.
The breakthrough came after an anonymous tip alerted regional narcotics enforcement officers to suspicious activity involving used clothing consignments, commonly known locally as ‘Bocho’. Upon inspection, investigators discovered the illicit cargo concealed within tightly packed bales of garments en route from Lomé to Nigeria, transiting through Niamey.
The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, was granted an audience by the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, this past Monday in N’Djamena. The high-level meeting marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic bonds between the two neighboring nations. Tasked by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune himself, the Algerian […]
Burkina Faso: junta pushes for trials in major corruption case involving customs and judiciary Allegations of deep-seated corruption are being highlighted by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with supervising the nation’s strategic vision during its transitional period. Through an extensive statement, the Korag has revisited […]
Franck Foute Political correspondent specializing in Cameroon Maurice Kamto Jean-Michel Nintcheu Why Wouri-Est is Cameroon’s most contested constituency The Wouri-Est district in Douala has emerged as the epicenter of Cameroon’s political battles, where rival factions are pulling out all stops to secure victory. With stakes higher than ever, no party can afford to cede ground […]
