Crime

Society Crackdown on human trafficking: 13 arrested in Cameroon for fake overseas job scam Posing as multinational marketing firms, these criminals dangled lucrative overseas employment before desperate young job seekers. Their deception unraveled when national gendarmerie forces launched a coordinated raid, leading to multiple arrests. Editorial Staff |5 hours ago|1 min read AAA Follow Cameroon […]

In a bold demonstration of its commitment to dismantling organized crime networks, Benin authorities executed a major controlled burn operation on June 18, 2026, in Ahozon, Ouidah. The National Agency for the Recovery of Confiscated and Seized Assets (Anracs) oversaw the public incineration of substantial quantities of narcotics, including 95 kilograms of pure cocaine, alongside […]

Elye Wahi’s police interview: why the Ivory Coast striker faced questioning before World Cup Just days before flying to the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi found himself in an unexpected situation when French police questioned him regarding suspicious activity in a Ligue 1 match. Wahi, who was playing for OGC Nice during […]

A daring operation in Niger’s Zinder region has exposed the ever-evolving tactics of drug traffickers operating across West Africa. During a targeted raid on June 5, 2026, authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine concealed within bundles of secondhand clothing. The bust led to the detention of two suspects—a Nigerien resident and a Beninese national—linked to […]

In N’Djamena, a legal battle is unfolding as a man faces prosecution for allegedly selling the same parcel of land to multiple buyers, while also facing allegations of issuing death threats. The courtroom drama centers on charges of fraud and unlawful property seizure. Proceedings expose complex property dispute The case came before the N’Djamena Court […]

Mbombela, South Africa — Police in Mpumalanga, northeastern South Africa, have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting his grandmother in Nkomazi municipality. The arrest followed the widespread circulation of a video showing the violent attack on social media platforms. The incident unfolded at a local tavern in eMagogeni, where the suspect is seen delivering […]

Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Niger’s relentless battle against drug trafficking reached a new milestone today as authorities incinerated a substantial haul of cocaine confiscated in multiple nationwide operations. The ceremonial destruction took place at the Central Livestock Laboratory (LABOCEL) under the supervision of the National Drug Control Coordination Commission (CNCLD). Over 319 kilograms of […]

Chad Chad military school honors newest generation of child soldiers The country’s top military training institution celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort of child soldiers while honoring outstanding cadets in a high-profile ceremony. N’Djamena, June 4, 2026 – The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) hosted a landmark ceremony today, marking the induction of […]

Military court proceedings in Yaoundé took a dramatic turn on June 1 and 2, 2026, when forensic evidence exposed the brutal final moments of investigative journalist Martinez Zogo. The shocking digital proof, meticulously analyzed by court-appointed cybersecurity expert Professor Georges Bell Bitjoka, became the centerpiece of the trial’s most devastating revelations to date. The investigation […]

Justice systemCameroon Disturbing video presented in Martinez Zogo murder trial in Cameroon The screening of a video depicting the final moments of journalist Martinez Zogo evoked profound emotion within the courtroom. In Cameroon, the ongoing Martinez Zogo case reached a pivotal and profoundly impactful moment before the Military Tribunal of Yaoundé. Over two days, June […]

Chad security forces arrest 29 suspects in N’Djamena crackdown The National Police of Chad has announced the arrest of 29 individuals in N’Djamena during a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal networks. The suspects, detained between May 15 and June 1, face charges ranging from arms trafficking to aggravated theft. Multi-agency collaboration leads to arrests […]

The Ivorian judicial system has delivered its ruling. On June 2, 2026, the Abidjan Economic and Financial Penal Pole handed down firm prison sentences ranging from one to five years to influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants. The charges? Money laundering. This verdict, closely watched by public opinion, highlights growing scrutiny over the rapid rise […]