Joint crime prevention operations in the Free State led to the arrest of undocumented persons from Lesotho and Malawi.

The entities involved

• Lesotho →

  sovereign state in southern Africa

  • Lesotho is involved in continental efforts, with the World Bank Group providing financing agreements.04:51
  • Gem Diamonds owns 70% of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho.04:38
• Malawi →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • The Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) begins regulating NGOs within Malawi.05:27
  • Suspension of Kamlepo Kalua raises governance questions in Malawi.Wed 23:01
• South African Police Service →

  national police force of South Africa

  • Intelligence sharing between local and international agencies is underway to investigate travel related to the Russia-Ukraine war.Wed 00:59
  • The South African Police Service enforces electoral rules in South Africa.Fri 19:26

Related events

• Lesotho nationals were involved in illegal mining activities in Primrose Hill.Oct 30
• SADC mandated action in Lesotho, with fighting observed in the East Rand.Oct 30
• Criminal networks are exploiting cross-border links between Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania, prompting a regional workshop.Tue 00:35