insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Officers Among Eight Arrested in Gun Smuggling Case Eight suspects, including six police officers, have been arrested over the alleged smuggling of police firearms, after South African authorities linked Namibian weapons to gang violence in the Western Cape. Two civilian police employees were among those who appeared in the Windhoek Regional Court. According to NewsOnOne , Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo said two trucking companies suspected of being involved also operate locally. He and Brigadier General Fillimon Shafashike […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia China’s Elusive Hou: How the ‘Mafia Boss’ Continues to Escape Justice in Namibia Chinese businessman Hou Xue Cheng, known as the "Mafia Boss," has evaded justice in Namibia for over 20 years despite facing numerous charges, including wildlife crimes and corruption. This is according to The Issue Publication. It recently documented an article titled "China’s untouchable Hou: How ‘mafia boss’ keeps evading justice in Namibia": Recently arrested for attempting to smuggle seal genitals to Angola, Hou is involved in multiple ongoing court […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement By Kristof Titeca, University of Antwerp The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In a July 2024 report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC stated that Ugandan army and intelligence officials were providing active support to the M23 rebel group. The group, which is active in eastern DRC, was first defeated in […] today20 August, 2024
insert_link Africa China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade Women walk with their donkeys in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Buena Vista Images/GettyImages Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria destroys elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars. They were smuggled from different African countries. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. today10 January, 2024
