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# The Economy of Illicit Trade in West Africa
- URL: https://www.alwihdainfo.com/the-economy-of-illicit-trade-in-west-africa-a61447/
- Published: 2018-02-14T17:18:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-02T14:33:27.000Z
- Author: APO
- Tags: ACTUALITES, #Import 2026-04-02 14:32

Some USD 50 billion leaves Africa each year in illicit financial flows – more than the continent receives in development aid – in a vicious cycle that aggravates poverty and insecurity and enriches criminal networks. The OECD will launch a new report, Illicit Financial Flows: The economy of Illicit Trade in West Africa, on Tuesday \[…\]

Some USD 50 billion leaves Africa each year in illicit financial flows – more than the continent receives in development aid – in a vicious cycle that aggr...  
  
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