The Iraqi National Security Service announced the dismantling of an extortion and fraud network in Maysan Governorate. The Service stated in a statement: "Based on confirmed intelligence information, the National Security Service detachments in Maysan Governorate were able, after obtaining judicial approvals, to overthrow a network that practices extortion to obtain tenders for government projects announced by the local government in the governorate and sell them illegally." He added: "The network consists of 7 individuals, including government employees, indicating that the accused were referred to the competent judicial authorities after recording their statements to receive their just punishment. Source : National Iraqi News Agency
AU Summit Calls for Urgent Reform in Africa’s Peace and Security Architecture
August 30, 2026
Luanda: Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary African Union (AU) Summit on conflict prevention and resolution, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, called for urgent reform of Africa’s peace and security architecture. He highl…