US Naval Forces Africa bolster East African maritime security and combat piracy menace
US Naval Forces Africa in collaboration with the militaries of eastern Africa have intensified efforts to end illicit trade in the Indian Ocean. The mission to fight crime in the ocean is based on history of the region as a playground for smugglers, illegal fishing, piracy and human trafficking. According...
How G7 helped Museveni and others to stifle democracy through money laundering laws
In late 2020, when Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni faced a fresh challenge to his 35-year rule, a new tool helped to silence his critics: anti-money laundering legislation promoted by the G7. The Financial Action Task Force, established by the G7 group of advanced economies to protect the global financial system,...
