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Tag Archives: Ghana
60 years of UN Police
This article notes the 60th anniversary of UN police involvement in peacekeeping operations. Currently there are about 9,000 UN police officers representing nearly 100 countries deployed in 18 peacekeeping operations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America
Tagged Austria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Timor-Leste
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Global cyber fraud
This article reports charges against nearly 300 people for cyber fraud and seizure of $3.7 million. Authorities arrested 74 people in the U.S. and 207 in other countries, including 167 in Nigeria, 18 in Turkey and 15 in Ghana. The … Continue reading
Police violence in Ghana
This column discusses the causes of police violence in Ghana following an incident involving demonstrations at a university. “Poor supervision, poor training, and unfair treatment of lower-ranked officers” are cited as systemic problems that give rise to improper behavior. Recommendations … Continue reading
The NotPetya cyberattack
This article provides details about the 2017 NotPetya cyberattack estimated to have cost $10 billion. Originating as a Russian military hack of a Ukrainian accounting firm, it quickly spread around the world, immobilizing numerous corporations. Maersk, a global shipping company … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Europe, North America
Tagged Denmark, Ghana, Russia, UK, Ukraine, USA
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Drug trafficking via Spain
This article details shifts in the trafficking of drugs from Latin America to Europe and discusses investigative cooperation between the U.S. and Spain. Smuggling from Colombia and Venezuela through Caribbean countries, especially the Dominican Republic, has increased in recent years … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Central America, Europe, North America, South America
Tagged Albania, Benin, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, UK, USA, Venezuela
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Book review: Police in Africa
This link is a “capsule review” of a new book, Police in Africa: The Street Level View. It notes the ongoing effects of colonialism, surprisingly strong norms of professionalism, and daunting challenges facing operational police. Bribery and corruption remain common, … Continue reading
GTA by Black Axe
This article reports a police investigation in Canada resulting in the arrest of 18 Nigerians involved in the theft of 500 luxury cars, most of which were destined for resale in Nigeria or Ghana. Those arrested are reportedly associated with … Continue reading
Police university proposed in Ghana
This op-ed supports the proposed upgrade of Ghana’s National Police College to university status, using the country’s armed forces college as a positive example and citing significant involvement in international peacekeeping as a contributing factor.
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