This strategic shift led the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to state in 2008 that '... the crisis of drug trafficking ... is gaining attention. Alarm bells are ringing ... West Africa has become a hub for cocaine trafficking. West Africa presents an ideal geographical choice for the narcotics trade. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines West Africa Legal Affairs Africa By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. Over the past few years, the UN Security Council has periodically discussed the growing threat posed by drug trafficking in Africa, and more recently, West Africa and the Sahel Region.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 12, 2021 08:37 UTC