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"When Spiders Share Webs": Unveiling privacy threats of EU-funded INTERPOL policing programme in West Africa

INTERPOL's data-driven policing expansion in West Africa raises alarming human rights concerns that must be addressed by the EU and INTERPOL.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.

Spain and Mauritania agree to stem Mediterranean migration flows

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez emphasizes humane management of migration rather than halting it, recognizing its necessity for Spain's aging society.

INTERPOL Arrests 8 in Major Phishing and Romance Fraud Crackdown in West Africa

INTERPOL arrested eight individuals in West Africa as part of a crackdown on phishing and romance scams, targeting Swiss citizens.

From London to Lagos: How One Traveler Pulled Off a Pioneering Road Trip Through Africa

Breaking stereotypes: Pelumi Nubi became the first Black woman to travel solo overland from London to Nigeria, challenging societal expectations and barriers.

Islamic State Shows Wider Threat With Iran Bomb Attack

Islamic State showed its potency in the recent attack in Iran.
The group's presence has diminished in Iraq and Syria, but it remains a threat in West Africa.

"When Spiders Share Webs": Unveiling privacy threats of EU-funded INTERPOL policing programme in West Africa

INTERPOL's data-driven policing expansion in West Africa raises alarming human rights concerns that must be addressed by the EU and INTERPOL.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.

Spain and Mauritania agree to stem Mediterranean migration flows

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez emphasizes humane management of migration rather than halting it, recognizing its necessity for Spain's aging society.

INTERPOL Arrests 8 in Major Phishing and Romance Fraud Crackdown in West Africa

INTERPOL arrested eight individuals in West Africa as part of a crackdown on phishing and romance scams, targeting Swiss citizens.

From London to Lagos: How One Traveler Pulled Off a Pioneering Road Trip Through Africa

Breaking stereotypes: Pelumi Nubi became the first Black woman to travel solo overland from London to Nigeria, challenging societal expectations and barriers.

Islamic State Shows Wider Threat With Iran Bomb Attack

Islamic State showed its potency in the recent attack in Iran.
The group's presence has diminished in Iraq and Syria, but it remains a threat in West Africa.
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Last G5 Sahel members Chad, Mauritania acknowledge alliance is a spent force

The two remaining members of West Africa's G5 alliance are dissolving the anti-jihadist group after the other three founding countries left.
Burkina Faso and Niger criticized the G5 Sahel for failing to achieve its objectives and hindering their ambitions for security and development.

Need Therapy? In West Africa, Hairdressers Can Help.

A nonprofit in West and Central Africa is providing mental health care in one of the world's poorest regions where counseling is barely accessible.
Hairdressers are being trained to provide mental health support to their clients in Togo and other African countries.
The World Health Organization classifies Africa as the region with the highest suicide rate and low public expenditures on mental health.
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