Why social media firms will struggle to follow new EU rules on illegal content: Social media allowed us to connect with one another like never before. But it came with a price – it handed a megaphone to everyone, including terrorists, child abusers and hate groups. EU institutions recently reached agreement on the Digital Services …
Three things that can go wrong at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria: Illegal oil refineries are operated by oil thieves in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Years of government neglect and unemployment in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region have given rise to a widespread industry of illegally refining …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal under international law: suggesting it’s not is dangerous: The destroyed main building of a school in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. EFE-EPA/Miguela A. Lopes While the world is largely united against the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, South African public figures, including the government, have attempted to downplay that it is, in …
Elephant ivory: DNA analysis offers clearest insight yet into illegal trafficking networks: Plavi011/Shutterstock Poaching rare wildlife for teeth, tusks, fur, horns and other body parts is a crime which threatens many species with extinction, but the evidence which could incriminate traffickers is often difficult to access, hard to interpret, or piecemeal. To discover more about …
The UK’s policing bill will make climate activism almost illegal – just when it’s most needed: The UK government has proposed some worrying amendments to its already draconian policing bill. The amendments will directly target environmental activists and are a response to direct action protests from groups such as Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain, and protests …
How illegal fishing off Cameroon’s coast worsens maritime security: A man removes water from a fishing boat in Idenau, Cameroon. Illegal activity by foreign fishing companies has depleted fishing stocks. Ann Johansson/Corbis via Getty Images) In Cameroon there is growing awareness that there’s a direct relationship between illegal and unregulated activity in the fisheries sector, …
Compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria? Why it’s illegal, and a bad idea: Emmanuel Osodi/Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Two states in Nigeria – Edo and Ondo – recently announced compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations for adults. Even after a court restrained the Edo State government from going ahead, it insists the order stands. The Federal …
South Africa in the news: Biharmasti 2021 – Illegal HD Movies Download Website: Biharmasti is an Indian torrent website which allows users to download movies online illegally. Downloading movies from Biharmasti is an act of piracy. – Page-9 …: “South Africa” – BingNews Hundred of people brave the cold in GP to march against farm …
Treat illegal drug use as health issue, says UK government review – here’s why: Changing attitudes towards drug problems could lead to better prevention and treatment. Orawan Pattarawimonchai/ Shutterstock The scale of the illicit drug trade in the UK is immense. Last year, the first part of an independent review of the drugs trade found …
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South Africa in the news: South Africa: Call for Integrated Approach in Dealing With Illegal Mining: North West Premier, Professor Tebogo Job Mokgoro, has called for strengthening the integrated approach towards combating illegal mining activities.: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID-19 in SA | Kubayi-Ngubane concerned about Gauteng: While addressing the media on the pandemic and the …
How illegal fishing harms Nigeria and what to do about it: Illegal fishing increases food and economic insecurities in Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Like most countries in West Africa, Nigeria’s coastal waters contain diverse species of fish, which contribute to the food and economic security of its people. Small-scale fishing operations contribute …
South Africa in the news: Is your exotic pet obsession fuelling illegal trade in these creatures?: The exotic pet trade is a lucrative business but it needs a closer look at to find out what it is doing to these creatures, writes environmental activist Dominic Naidoo.: “South Africa” – BingNews Bodies pile up as Covid …
Myanmar: trial of Aung San just the latest in a long line of unlawful prosecutions by illegal regimes: Myanmar’s military coup leaders have reportedly put the country’s lawfully elected leaders on trial. It is understood that the proceedings, apparently held in secret and without giving the defendants the benefit of legal representation, could last for …
South Africa in the news: Myanmar: trial of Aung San just the latest in a long line of unlawful prosecutions by illegal regimes: Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s state counsellor and de facto leader, faces charges of illegally importing two walkie talkies and of contravening a natural disaster management law by interacting with a …: …
South Africa in the news: Malema in trouble? Juju reported to Parliament for ‘encouraging illegal acts’: After advising illegal immigrants to ‘find creative ways to enter SA’, Julius Malema has been officially reported to Parliament – by Herman Mashaba.: “South Africa” – BingNews Richmond Boakye-Yiadom explains why he couldn’t play at 2013 AFCON: Yiadom has …
South Africa in the news: South Africa Police, Soldiers Intensify Clampdown on Zimbabweans At Border Post, Illegal Crossing Points: They catch 500 people turn them back. They are people who are being helped to cross by Zimbabwean soldiers. I saw it with my own eyes and police and they pay something like R100 … Now …
South Africa in the news: Gold Hubs Including UAE Pledge Support for Crackdown on Illegal Trade: Eleven gold trading hubs including the United Arab Emirates have declared their support for an initiative by the world’s most influential bullion market authority to improve regulation on issues such …: “South Africa” – BingNews Africa’s top health official …