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Stories on West Africa
August 2024
- 21/08/2024 - Rebuilding resilience among children and youth in Nigeria
July 2024
- 24/07/2024 - Supporting social reintegration through sport in prisons
- 16/07/2024 - Breaking barriers in Ghana: how positive female leadership can transform prisons
- 01/07/2024 - From prisoners to advocates in Ghana
June 2024
- 12/06/2024 - Transforming futures in Nigeria through a Women-led Network against Organized Crime
May 2024
- 13/05/2024 - Despite two decades of concerted action, wildlife trafficking persists worldwide with more than 4,000 species affected, says new UNODC World Wildlife Crime Report
- 07/05/2024 - Operation SAMA results in over 100 seizures of endangered species products across 19 countries in Africa
April 2024
- 03/04/2024 - PHOTO STORY: Painting the Silence - Stories of Disability and Human Trafficking
February 2024
- 05/02/2024 - Champions at life: Breaking the cycle of violence, crime, and drug use through sports
January 2024
- 25/01/2024 - A gold rush trap: How smuggled migrants end up exploited in African mines on their way to the Mediterranean
November 2023
- 21/11/2023 - Positive change, one block at a time: Inspector Zarami’s story
May 2023
- 23/05/2023 - UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking Announces 10 new projects selected for emergency grants
November 2022
- 23/11/2022 - Fast-tracking the implementation of UNCAC in West and Sahel Africa
September 2022
- 13/09/2022 - New research shows that 75% of Nigerian migrants planned to use smugglers or travel facilitators for land journeys
August 2022
- 09/08/2022 - Boat Drivers and Smuggling Networks: New UNODC Research Questions Assumptions about Smuggling of Migrants by Sea
June 2022
- 27/06/2022 - UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth
- 24/06/2022 - DrugHelpNet: A Lifeline for Female Drug Users in the midst of a pandemic
May 2022
- 16/05/2022 - Animals in Danger: UNODC launches children’s book raising awareness of crimes that affect the environment with two launch events in Vienna
- 13/05/2022 - Strengthening national capacities to detect the travel of terrorists and other serious criminals using passenger data: First Meeting of the West Africa Regional Informal Working Group (IWG)
- 12/05/2022 - UNODC supported Pilot Initiative for Mexico UNTOC review process begins its activities
April 2022
- 22/04/2022 - Strengthening regional partnerships for drug prevention: UNODC disburses grant from Japan’s Drug Use Prevention Center
- 14/04/2022 - Addressing corruption as a driver of forest, wildlife and biodiversity loss: UNODC supports interagency efforts in the DRC
December 2021
- 10/12/2021 - CCPCJ and CND held end-of-the-year meetings on tackling most pressing global challenges posed by drugs and crime
- 09/12/2021 - UNODC and partners launch the report, ‘Pirates of the Gulf Guinea: A Cost Analysis for Coastal States’
- 07/12/2021 - UNODC and Argentina promote gender mainstreaming in the judiciary and measures to prevent violence against women
- 02/12/2021 - During 16 Days of Activism, UNODC provides resource tools to Nigeria to fight and prosecute rape and other sexual violence offences
June 2021
- 25/06/2021 - ‘Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives’: CND special event emphasizes central role of data in tackling the world drug problem
- 14/06/2021 - UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa: Investing in a transformative approach to promote peace, security, and development
April 2021
- 21/04/2021 - Combating Wildlife Crime and the Illicit Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
February 2021
- 25/02/2021 - UNODC Executive Director launches Strategic Vision for Africa 2030
December 2020
- 21/12/2020 - International Operation Disrupts Supply of Firearms to Terrorists: INTERPOL & UNODC Target Firearms Trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel
November 2020
- 26/11/2020 - UNODC, INTERPOL Conduct Mock Piracy Trial in Ghana as Part of Overall Reform
- 10/11/2020 - UNODC Effort to Tackle Wildlife Crime Leads to Several Seizures of Protected Species
June 2020
- 16/06/2020 - Resilience Babies underscore the importance of improving access to drug treatment services for female drug users
- 15/06/2020 - CND and CCPCJ commemorate 25th anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality
- 09/06/2020 - UNODC supports Senegal to get street children home during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 2020
- 16/04/2020 - UN police officers in Mali step up action against human trafficking and migrant smuggling with UNODC support
- 14/04/2020 - UNODC launches DrugHelpNet in Nigeria to provide over-the-phone assistance to Drug Users in Need
December 2019
- 23/12/2019 - INTERPOL-UNODC operation against illicit firearms trafficking in West Africa sees arrests and seizure of firearms and ammunition
November 2019
- 22/11/2019 - UNODC and Nigeria organize workshop to accelerate implementation of all international drug policy commitments
September 2019
- 17/09/2019 - UNODC-supported Operation BENKADI tackles cross-border crime in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso
July 2019
- 29/07/2019 - Key findings of UNODC Study on Tramadol Trafficking in West Africa discussed at regional meeting
February 2019
- 28/02/2019 - UNODC trains West African criminal justice practitioners to enhance fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants
January 2019
- 31/01/2019 - UNODC provides first training for UN Police Officers against human trafficking and migrant smuggling
December 2018
- 06/12/2018 - West African States and Italy sign Partnership Declaration to foster international cooperation in criminal matters
November 2018
- 27/11/2018 - UNODC Supports Launch of Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network in West and Central Asia targeting illicit wealth in the Region
August 2018
- 27/08/2018 - UNODC organizes workshop to address opioid problem in West Africa
April 2018
- 10/04/2018 - First West African university course on addiction launched with UNODC support
- 06/04/2018 - UNODC brings together criminal justice and civil society actors to discuss violent extremism in West Africa
December 2017
- 21/12/2017 - West Africa: UNODC promotes regional cooperation in human trafficking and migrant smuggling cases
October 2017
- 12/10/2017 - UNODC, UN volunteers help Niger process 230 terrorism cases in 60 days
September 2017
- 20/09/2017 - UNODC increases its engagement to tackle terrorism, organized crime in the Sahel
August 2017
- 21/08/2017 - Corruption in Nigeria survey reveals far-reaching impact
- 18/08/2017 - Lake Chad Basin: integrating gender dimensions to fight terrorism
- 15/08/2017 - UNODC advocates a balanced, evidence and human rights based approach to drug control in Nigeria
July 2017
- 19/07/2017 - UNODC helps Mali strengthen capacity to tackle drug trafficking
June 2017
- 07/06/2017 - Mali fights drug trafficking and substance abuse in prisons
May 2017
- 03/05/2017 - Belgian Deputy Prime Minister meets UNODC, UNICEF and UNFPA representatives in Senegal, focuses on trafficking in women and girls
February 2017
- 28/02/2017 - Nigeria: UNODC supports Government on border management to address Smuggling of Migrants
- 15/02/2017 - Kinshasa Convention on arms control to enter into force on 8 March
December 2016
- 20/12/2016 - UNODC & international partners support Nigeria on human rights compliant prosecution, prevention of terrorist acts
November 2016
- 25/11/2016 - West Africa: Cocaine trafficking and migrant smuggling discussed at prosecutors meeting
September 2016
- 20/09/2016 - UNODC/ECOWAS jointly launch efforts to support West Africa against drugs and crime
June 2016
- 07/06/2016 - Senegalese artist Coumba Gawlo raises voice against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
May 2016
- 06/05/2016 - I am your steadfast ally against corruption, terrorism and crime, UNODC Chief tells Nigerian President
April 2016
- 28/04/2016 - EU - UNODC launch follow-up Programme to support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts
- 15/04/2016 - Gabon to take over security and intelligence facilities to tackle wildlife and forest crime
March 2016
- 29/03/2016 - UNODC launches initial study on Afghan opiate trade in Africa
- 04/03/2016 - UNODC and Japan strengthen cooperation with eye on security and development, 2020 Crime Congress
February 2016
- 03/02/2016 - Sahel strategy against crime and terrorism shows latest results
December 2015
- 21/12/2015 - UNODC delivers first mobile eLearning unit in Africa to tackle illicit drugs
October 2015
- 13/10/2015 - In Nigeria, UNODC works to promote respect for human rights during terrorism prosecutions
September 2015
- 16/09/2015 - Women’s participation boosted in port control activities
- 07/09/2015 - UNODC launches strategy against human trafficking and migrant smuggling in West and Central Africa
July 2015
- 21/07/2015 - ‘Let’s develop our communities without drugs’: 2015 World Drug Day marked globally
June 2015
- 17/06/2015 - Afghan heroin now also being trafficked through Africa: new UNODC report
April 2015
- 07/04/2015 - Strengthening anti-corruption measures through Nigeria’s amended extradition law
February 2015
- 04/02/2015 - Japan boosts support for conflict prevention, peace-building in Nigeria
January 2015
- 28/01/2015 - Tackling human trafficking in West Africa: UNODC and the story of Anna and Precious
September 2014
- 19/09/2014 - Legal aid key in strengthening rule of law in the Sahel region
August 2014
- 06/08/2014 - With massive support, UNODC spreads its message against human trafficking all over the world
July 2014
- 10/07/2014 - Action against drugs and crime supports Mali’s peace and development efforts: UNODC Chief Yury Fedotov
May 2014
- 23/05/2014 - Drugs and crime threat mobilizes international support for West Africa Coast Initiative
March 2014
- 21/03/2014 - Drug consumption and trafficking in West Africa: Local impact, international implications
December 2013
- 19/12/2013 - UNODC chief briefs Security Council on drug and crime vulnerability in West Africa, Sahel
October 2013
- 29/10/2013 - ECOWAS countries, international community renew commitment to tackle transnational organized crime
June 2013
- 19/06/2013 - Sahel region countries agree to cooperate in response to illicit trafficking, organized crime and terrorism
- 04/06/2013 - UNODC signs joint plan of action with Japan for cooperation on Africa, Southeast Asia and Afghanistan
February 2013
- 25/02/2013 - Tracking transnational organized crime in West Africa
July 2012
- 12/07/2012 - UNODC chief briefs Security Council on drugs and crime in West Africa
March 2012
- 20/03/2012 - Nigeria: EU commits €98 million to fight corruption, drugs and injustice
February 2012
- 22/02/2012 - Ransom money laundered by pirates affects stability in the Horn of Africa, says UNODC chief
- 22/02/2012 - Executive Director: West Africa challenged by rapidly evolving transnational threats
October 2011
- 27/10/2011 - The cocaine gateway: West Africa and drug trafficking
- 26/10/2011 - Senegal enhances the capacity of Dakar airport to intercept illicit drugs
September 2011
- 24/09/2011 - West Africa: another target for pirates?
November 2010
- 15/11/2010 - New initiative to improve airport intelligence sharing on drug trafficking in West Africa
October 2010
- 28/10/2010 - Is West Africa becoming a hub for global methamphetamine trafficking?
July 2010
- 08/07/2010 - West African States reaffirm their commitment to tackle corruption
March 2010
- 11/03/2010 - Strengthening West Africa against drugs and crime
January 2010
- 22/01/2010 - Guinea-Bissau: UNODC to support set up of a police academy
December 2009
- 04/12/2009 - Donors help West Africa
November 2009
- 05/11/2009 - Keeping tabs on synthetic drugs
September 2009
- 07/09/2009 - Ten stories the world should hear more about
August 2009
- 07/08/2009 - Evidence of drug lab activity in West Africa
July 2009
- 08/07/2009 - Fake medicines in West Africa a health risk for all
- 07/07/2009 - Organized crime plundering West Africa, says UNODC report
- 07/07/2009 - UNODC Executive Director to address Security Council on West Africa
April 2009
- 23/04/2009 - Comprehensive regional response launched to combat trafficking in West Africa
March 2009
- 23/03/2009 - UNODC assists Mali to develop its anti-money-laundering system
- 20/03/2009 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs puts drug control in the context of security, health and development
- 02/03/2009 - West Africa under attack from narco-trafficking
December 2008
- 02/12/2008 - Watch Antonio Maria Costa on BBC's Hardtalk
October 2008
- 28/10/2008 - Drug trafficking as a security threat in West Africa
March 2008
- 10/03/2008 - UNODC launches its 2008 Annual Report
December 2007
- 19/12/2007 - Assisting Guinea-Bissau
- 14/12/2007 - Europe's Cocaine, Africa's Problem
November 2007
- 27/11/2007 - Children and conflict
October 2007
- 16/10/2007 - Child trafficking in Ghana
