By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Liberian authorities announced on 21 July 2026 that they had seized nearly 4 tonnes of cocaine. The shipment is estimated to be worth more than $317 million, and two foreign nationals were arrested in the operation.
Interpol has arrested two suspects in Nigeria as part of separate investigations into a $2.4 million investment fraud and a large-scale phishing operation. The arrests were reported by Punch, which said the cases involved financial and cyber scams.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Investigators say the $19.2 million and $317 million cocaine seizures in Liberia did not involve the same network. They specifically rule out any link between George Wah “Leroy” Harris and the second case, according to FrontPageAfrica, which nevertheless highlights unresolved questions in the judicial proceedings.
🇱🇷 Liberia · Source: Frontpageafricaonline ·
More than 20 Sierra Leonean nationals arrested near the Bo Waterside border post in Liberia’s Grand Cape Mount County have been handed over to the Liberia Immigration Service. Police suspect they entered Liberia without valid travel documents, and the immigration service is investigating, according to the Liberia National Police.
🇱🇷 Liberia · Source: The Liberian Investigator ·
Sierra Leonean filmmakers won several awards at the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards 2026, despite a reported mob attack in Monrovia and the loss of a phone and $2,300. “Money Sweet” received awards at both events, Sierraloaded reports.
🇱🇷 Liberia · Source: Sierraloaded ·
Liberian sports journalists prepare for congressesThe Sports Writers Association of Liberia has appointed an eight-member committee to prepare for its Extraordinary Congress in November and Elective Congress in December 2026. The meetings are expected to examine the constitution, management reports and the transition to a new leadership, FrontPage Africa reports.
Ghana and UK seek to expand tradeGhanaian President John Dramani Mahama and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband want to expand trade and investment between their two countries. Their meeting in London also covered sustainable growth and shared international priorities, according to the Ghanaian presidency.The week in Africa
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