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A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.

Steady: 2 in the last 7 days Updated tuesday

The latest in this situation

  1. A summit was held to boost Russia's profile, involving the Malian government leader operating in Africa.
  2. Mali purchased Russian military equipment, seeking deeper security ties.
  3. Russia is deepening political and economic ties with Mali and engaging with the Alliance of Sahel States on regional security.
  4. The Alliance of Sahel States is seeking geopolitical partners and forming a collective defense architecture to combat militant expansion.

How it started

7 reports, 3 independent, last reported Sep 11. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

A survey conducted by NBS found that illicit drug trafficking affects Nigeria and the wider region of the Sahel/West Africa.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
NigeriaWest AfricaSahel

How it developed

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  1. Sahel instability contributes to Nigerian terrorism.Sub-event
  2. Borno State is currently the focus of cross-border drug smuggling operations.Sub-event
  3. The drug trade is a profit-driven industry in Nigeria.Sub-event
  4. NBS survey links drug trafficking in Nigeria to the wider Sahel and West Africa.1 source

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