An Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Guinea and Senegal has led to the arrest of 200 people and seized chemicals, explosives, drugs and pain relief medication used by illegal miners.

Interpol, which coordinated the West African police operation dubbed “Sanu, " announced the move on Tuesday.

Interpol said Tuesday a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs. The operation spanned Burkina Faso,

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso -- Their loved ones were slaughtered by Islamic extremists or government-affiliated fighters. Their villages were attacked, their homes destroyed. Exhausted and traumatized, they fled in search of safety, food and shelter.

The operations, code-named Sanu, were carried out in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and Senegal from June to October last year. Investigators seized a large quantity of chemicals and equipment used ...

The Uganda Cranes will be under the tutelage of the highly experienced Paul Put. The Belgian tactician with wealth of African football experience, having led Burkina Faso to the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2013 in South Africa brings immense experience to the Uganda Cranes' squad.

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Their loved ones were slaughtered by Islamic extremists or government-affiliated fighters. Their villages were attacked, their homes destroyed. Exhausted and ...