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Just In: Senegalese Navy Seizes $210 Million Worth Of Cocaine-Major Offshore Operation
The Senegalese navy announced on Saturday that it had confiscated three tons of cocaine, valued at a minimum of $210 million, from a boat with a seven-member crew anchored off the coast. According to the navy’s statement on X (formerly Twitter), an offshore patrol vessel intercepted the boat in Senegal’s southern waters, approximately 425 kilometers (265 miles) from the shore, last Thursday….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
On Saturday, both the vessel and its occupants were transported to a naval base in Dakar, the capital, though the identities of the crew were not disclosed. The seized drugs are estimated to be worth at least 126 billion CFA francs ($210 million).
This incident follows another announcement on November 28, where Senegal’s armed forces revealed the seizure of nearly three tons of cocaine from a separate vessel with a ten-member crew. These two operations have resulted in a total of six tons of class A drugs being confiscated by Senegal in less than three weeks. In January, the navy had discovered over 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of cocaine on a vessel close to Dakar.
While West and Central Africa were previously known as transit routes for drugs trafficked from Latin America to Europe, they have now evolved into significant centers of drug use, as reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has said he is willing to step down if Peter Obi secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made the remark during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, where he was asked whether he would withdraw in Obi’s favour if the former Labour Party candidate wins the party’s primary.
Atiku confirmed he would respect the outcome, saying he is prepared to step aside for any winner, including Obi.
“Of course, if he is a contender, why not?” he added when pressed further.
He also noted that other aspirants such as Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rotimi Amaechi are also in the race for the ADC ticket.
The former presidential candidate explained that his stance reflects democratic principles, stressing that candidates can emerge either through consensus or election.
Atiku further expressed confidence that the North remains a strong political base for him ahead of 2027, saying the region continues to show unity and support in past elections.
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babachir Lawal, has insisted that the party will participate in the 2027 general elections regardless of the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has defended the presence of its officials at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention, describing it as part of normal diplomatic engagement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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