In one of Libya’s largest deportation operations, 613 men from Niger who were attempting to reach Europe were forcefully sent back, highlighting a trend of North African governments, backed by the EU, using harsh measures to block sub-Saharan African migrants. The men endured brutal conditions in Libya, including violence and torture, before being returned to Niger. This mass expulsion is part of a broader pattern across North Africa, with countries like Tunisia and Mauritania also implementing similar tactics to prevent migrants from reaching Europe.
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Africa: CAF Hosts Anti-Doping Workshop in Cosafa Region
The CAF held a regional Anti-Doping Workshop in Johannesburg for COSAFA Medical Doctors to combat doping in African football, following a successful session in Burkina Faso. Attendees were trained on the FIFA and CAF MODOC System to improve Doping Control testing and were educated on Anti-Doping measures and prohibited substances. CAF's Senior Manager emphasized the importance of training DCOs to use the MODOC System effectively and ensure the growth of African football. Full Article
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