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Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests

Jan. 14, 2025 08:51 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — Interpol said Tuesday 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 operation spanned Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Senegal, exposing extensive networks...

Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

Jan. 07, 2025 10:04 AM EST

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese and Chadian leaders said that the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise. Senegal, Chad and Ivory Coast last month announced the...