Criminal networks from the Western Balkans are tightening their control over cocaine smuggling routes through West Africa, with The Gambia among the countries at risk, a new report has warned. The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) said Balkan groups, including Montenegrin clans and Albanian-speaking networks, have become central[Read More…]
Tag: West Africa
What Are Triggers Of Military Coups In West Africa?
The West Africa sub-region is witnessing a resurgence of military coups de détát. As the sub-regional stability continues to be threatened by the growing jihadist influence in and around the sub-region, social and political upheavals in many West African countries have all conspired to bring the military back on the[Read More…]
Gambia To Establish A Fully Fledged Center Of Excellence
President Adams Barrow announced Tuesday that his government is on the verge of establishing a fully developed center of excellence that has the potential for broad impacts on science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship. The Gambian leader made the announcement at the 8th ACE Impact Regional Workshop, hosted from November 14[Read More…]
NEWS LIKE YOU, ON THE GO
