insert_link Africa Slums and guns in Bamako: what’s driving the illegal weapon trade in Mali’s capital city By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies As west Africa urbanises, many cities have become interconnected through trade, travel and technology, and crime has increased in complexity and scope. The proliferation of arms in west African cities, especially in the aftermath of conflicts in Libya (2011) and Mali (2012), has added to these challenges in Bamako, Mali’s capital. In 2018, the Small Arms Survey estimated that roughly […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Nampol warns against unauthorised alcohol sales on Christmas and New Year’s Day Following reports that liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Namibian Police today announced that anyone found selling alcohol outside the terms of their liquor license will be dealt with according to the law. NamPol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. todayDecember 13, 2023 25
insert_link Namibia Motorists urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. “My advice to people who want to embark on the road for the festive season is to ascertain and correct the defects on their vehicles. The prime purpose of this is just to save lives,” Iyambo said here on Tuesday […] todayDecember 12, 2023 23
insert_link Africa Two Zambians arrested in Namibia for elephant tusk possession Two Zambian nationals have been arrested in Linyanti Constituency, Malengalenga, for possessing 15 elephant tusks. During a joint operation by Namibian Police and Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism officials, two individuals were apprehended, while five others escaped and remain at large. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayNovember 27, 2023 46
insert_link Namibia NamPol prepares for festive season surge in road travel NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi hasurged road users to remain vigilant during the upcoming festive season, emphasising increased police deployment on the roads. todayNovember 23, 2023 58
insert_link Namibia Law enforcement is striving to safeguard both citizens and visitors Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has reassured Namibians and visitors that despite Namibia’s recent decline in its ranking among the safest countries, law enforcement is striving to safeguard both citizens and visitors throughout the country. Shikongo responded to a recent article published in a local newspaper stating that Namibia was rated by the global polling group Gallup as one of the worst countries in […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6