Crime

When you imagine exploring the vast and vibrant continent of Africa, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision the breathtaking landscapes, the rich tapestry of cultures, or the hustle and bustle of its cities. One critical aspect, however, is safety. Although crime rates vary widely across Africa, there are countries that have cultivated an environment where both locals and travelers feel secure. But what makes these places so safe, and how do they maintain such low crime rates? According to…

The humanitarian landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is increasingly bleak as M23 rebel forces extend their reach across the eastern provinces. Goma, the capital of North Kivu, has been particularly hard-hit. Reports of criminal activities have skyrocketed, painting a harrowing picture for residents and aid workers alike. Home invasions, kidnappings, and vehicle thefts targeting humanitarian staff pose a dire challenge amid an already fragile situation. Consider for a moment the plight of a humanitarian…

The son of a prominent figure associated with the Kinahan organized crime syndicate has been extradited from Spain to the United Kingdom in connection with purported firearms offenses. Jack Kavanagh, a 24-year-old hailing from Tamworth, is the offspring of Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh. He found himself in the clutches of law enforcement in May 2023, apprehended by the Spanish National Police at Malaga Airport while making his way through Spain, having traveled from Dubai towards Turkey. Last week, a specialized unit from the…

South African police are investigating the murder of Babita Deokaran, a government official from the Gauteng region, which includes Johannesburg. She had exposed the corruption surrounding fraudulent public contracts in connection with Covid-19, in favor of "Covidpreneurs", these entrepreneurs who have illegally enriched themselves due to the pandemic. Seven people were arrested on Friday, August 27,…

While crime dropped significantly in the country during the lockdown last year, it has soared this year. The South African Police Department has published its statistics for the months of April to June. Compared with the parentheses in 2020, South Africa now has a slightly higher level of violent crime than it knew before the pandemic.…

Sucaf (Sucrerie africaine de Centrafrique), a subsidiary of the French group Castel, is accused by a US NGO, The Sentry, of providing financial support to armed groups for several years in exchange for securing its operations. Sentry, a non-governmental organization specializing in tracing illegal financing in conflict zones,…

An Algerian prosecutor has ordered an investigation into the death of a man lynched by a mob after being accused of setting fire to the region, Algeria's official APS news agency said. Forest fires in Algeria have…

In Nigeria, 28 of the 121 children abducted three weeks ago were released in the center of the country on Sunday morning. They had been kidnapped inside their own school by armed men, whom the locals call "bandits". The 28 children released are all between 10 and 12 years old. The photos and testimonials sent to RFI say they…

The head of a human trafficking ring, Tewelde Goitom, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Monday by a court in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This Eritrean nickname "Walid" had been at the head of a gang of smugglers and a detention center in Libya between 2014 and 2018, where crimes were committed daily against African migrants.…