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Nigeria arrests Canadian woman for importing 'strong' illicit drugs

Nigeria arrests Canadian woman for importing 'strong' illicit drugs

This is the latest major arrest as Nigeria intensifies its anti-drug campaign.

Nigeria seizes cocaine worth nearly $3m at Lagos airport

Nigeria seizes cocaine worth nearly $3m at Lagos airport

Nigerian authorities have seized 19.4kgs of cocaine worth nearly $3 million from a passenger, who had arrived at the Lagos airport on Tuesday.

Zambia seizes fake $1.6 million

Zambia seizes fake $1.6 million

The Zambian authorities have arrested five suspected members of a criminal syndicate linked to the counterfeit currency.

Senegal customs seize cocaine worth $48m

Senegal customs seize cocaine worth $48m

Customs officials in Senegal have seized cocaine worth $48.3 million.

US jails Honduras' ex-president for 45 years over drugs

US jails Honduras' ex-president for 45 years over drugs

The US has sentenced Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernandez to 45 years in prison over drug trafficking.

Nigerians arrested over attack on South African police

Nigerians arrested over attack on South African police

Police say the suspects were apparently retaliating after police arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly being in possession of drugs.

Senegal seizes nearly 1,140kgs of cocaine

Senegal seizes nearly 1,140kgs of cocaine

Senegal has seized nearly 1,140 kilogrammes of cocaine, authorities said on Monday.

Liberia's new president makes maiden address to parliament

Liberia's new president makes maiden address to parliament

Liberia's new President Joseph Boakai has declared war on drug abuse in the country.

Surge in drug prices causes a health crisis in Nigeria

Surge in drug prices causes a health crisis in Nigeria

Drug prices in Nigeria have spiked as a result of inflation and the country's currency exchange value against the dollar plummeting, forcing many to take recourse to unapproved traditional alternatives and adulterated or fake medicines

Senegal seizes three tonnes of cocaine

Senegal seizes three tonnes of cocaine

The Senegalese navy has intercepted approximately three tonnes of cocaine.

The power of statistics in saving lives

The power of statistics in saving lives

Africa Statistics Day is observed on November 18 to highlight the importance of data and statisticians to development.

Pogba risks suspension after second positive test

Pogba risks suspension after second positive test

Under the World Anti-Doping Code, Pogba is liable to a four-year suspension.