Ethiopian customs seizes 170 million Birr contraband goods
Ethiopian Customs Commission seized worth 170 million Birr contraband goods within one weeks from illegal traders.
Ethiopian police seize 97 kilograms cocaine
Ethiopian airport customs in Addis Ababa today seized 97.48 kilograms cocaine worth 773 million Birr (around $14.6 million).
Ethiopia caught Chinese involved in gold smuggling
The Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia said foreign nationals mainly Chinese were found involved in smuggling of gold out of Ethiopia in collaboration with artisan miners.
Zimbabwe’s disappearing gold: The case of Mazowe, Penhalonga
By Simiso Mlevu– Illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the artisanal mining sector in Zimbabwe are responsible for leakages of an estimated 3 tonnes of gold, valued at approximately USD157 million every month.
Ethiopian Customs seizes 156 million Birr smuggled goods
Ethiopian Customs commission said within just one week period it has seized worth 156 million Birr contraband goods from smugglers who attempted to smuggle the goods into the country and out of…
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most gruesome forms of violence against children.
Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world
The Donkey Sanctuary has today launched a new animated awareness film highlighting the plight of the world’s donkeys – and communities and individuals that rely on them – as they are declared…
Africa renews efforts to stamp out violence against children
Senior government officials and civil society leaders from over 30 African countries met on Wednesday in an effort to tackle rising levels of violence against children.
Report reveals donkeys skin online trade by organized criminals
The size and scale of the illegal online donkey skin trade has been revealed for the first time, with thousands of skins currently for sale on unregulated B2B websites, as well as…
Ethiopian police captures Nigerians with 42 kg cocaine
The Federal Police of Ethiopia today captured three Nigerian citizen with 42 kilograms of narcotic drug known as, cocaine.
Ethiopia customs seizes 67 million Birr contraband goods
Customs Commission of Ethiopia said within one week period it has captured worth 67.5 million Birr contraband goods from people who tried to smuggle into and out of the country.
Ethiopian customs seize 104 million Birr contraband goods
Within one week period Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) has seized worth 104.6 million Birr contraband goods from illegal traders.
Ethiopia Customs seize 2 kg gold at Bole Airport
Customs Commission of Ethiopia said it has seized 2 kilograms of gold from a passenger arriving from South Sudan.
U.S. expresses concern about atrocities in Ethiopia by TPLF
The United States Department expresses its grave concern in relation to the reports of atrocities, including sexual violence, committed by fighters affiliated with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the Amhara…