A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs.

The operations, code-named Sanu, were carried out in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Senegal from June to October last year. Investigators seized a large quantity of chemicals and equipment used ...

And the updated list shows thirty of the countries deemed unsafe for British tourists are in Africa. The second-largest continent has 54 countries and is home to 1.3 billion people as the second-most populated continent in the world. But some of it should be avoided due to threats of terrorism and unstable political situations.

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has disclosed that The Gambia is among four countries across the sub region identified in combating "illegal mining" and other "associated crimes".

The Home Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, alongside defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo

Senegal has been selected to host the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Zone II, U-18 and U-20 Championships.

The Confederation of African Athletics has announced Senegal as the host of the 2025 CAA Zone II U-18 and U-20 athletics championship which are billed for March.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria team B have been drawn in Group D alongside Senegal, Sudan, and Congo Brazzaville for the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) later this year

The home-based Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Senegal, Congo, and Sudan in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Nigeria will be up against Senegal, Sudan and the Republic of Congo in group D of the 8th African Nations Championship, which has now been moved to August 2025, but with Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda still to jointly host.

The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 (CHAN) draw took place yesterday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, setting the stage for an exciting tournament in August.