30% of Europe’s cocaine routed through West Africa region
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A report indicates 30% of Europe's cocaine now routes through West Africa.
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Increased drug trafficking can fuel organized crime and instability, potentially impacting international security and public health efforts.
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A new report indicates that 30% of Europe's cocaine is now routed through the West Africa region, marking an increase in trafficking routes from Latin America. This shift in drug trafficking patterns was highlighted in tonight's edition. Additionally, the new US ambassador to South Africa has retracted his criticism regarding the 'Kill the Boer' chant. In Madagascar, over a month after Cyclone Gezani, survivors face a 50% surge in construction material prices, creating a new crisis.
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