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70000TONS OF METAL 2024: January 29 - February 2 Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

The 70000TONS OF METAL festival organizers have announced that the twelfth edition of the floating festival will sail on January 29th to February 2nd from Miami, Florida - Cruise Capital of the World - to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back, on board the luxury passenger vessel Freedom of the Seas.

The festival will once again host 60 Heavy Metal bands spanning all subgenres and welcome 3000 metalheads from around the world. 

Freedom of the Seas, a Freedom class cruise ship, offers a host of amenities and complimentary dining options. Guests will also enjoy unrestricted festival access to all 120+ performances across four stages: 

The Royal Theater is a five-storied concert hall. The more intimate Star Lounge offers the local club vibe. A third indoor stage, Studio B, provides an arena-like atmosphere. Lastly, but most notable, the Pool Deck Stage: The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage structure to sail the Open Seas. This colossal stage is surrounded by bars, plenty of room to sunbathe and even hot tubs incorporated into the stage itself, offering guests the unique opportunity to watch their favorite metal bands from the comfort of a hot tub.

The ship will sail to Puerto Plata - the Dominican Republic's oldest city in the north and the pioneer of tourism in the country. The city is famous for Parque Independencia, the “Central Park” of Puerto Plata and a popular meeting point. Take a cable car to the top of “Monte Isabel de Torres”, a peak rising 2,600 feet above sea level. Swim and snorkel at Sosua beach and then grab some lunch or a beverage at one of the many nearby restaurants and bars. Try some local fare with a bowl of la Bandera: a meat stew with rice, beans, and fried plantains or a saucy Pescado con coco (fish in coconut sauce). 

La Casa de la Cultura is a three-story Victorian house that features local arts exhibits, a contemporary art gallery, library and store with local goods for sale. Find yourself some of the oldest, most translucent amber in the world, which Puerto Plata is famous for. 

As the festival organizers continually strive to innovate and improve the Heavy Metal Festival Experience for their guests and their surroundings, festivalgoers will once again have the option to purchase a Carbon Offset when booking their Private Cabin or Single Ticket for 70000TONS OF METAL 2024. For the eleventh voyage of 70000TONS OF METAL in 2023, nearly 15% of their customers chose to purchase the additional Carbon Offset. The funds contributed through the Carbon Offset Program went to Greentripper's Improved Cookstoves in Ghana project. 

Visit 70000tons.com for more information and watch their social media pages @70000tons for more announcements including sales dates.

About 70000TONS OF METAL

70000TONS OF METAL is The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.

With ten consecutive sellouts since the inaugural voyage in 2011, this extraordinary and unique floating festival now sails on board some of the largest luxury passenger vessels in the world. Featuring 60 world-class Heavy Metal bands from around the globe performing across four stages, 70000TONS OF METAL is home to The World's Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to sail the Open Seas.

Guests can enjoy the Heavy Metal festival experience of a lifetime with all the benefits that a cruise has to offer: complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship’s many amenities. 

This four-day Heavy Metal Music Festival and Caribbean vacation offers 3000 metalheads the amazing opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of the bands on board. With no VIP areas it truly is like everyone has a backstage pass. Not only do guests have unrestricted festival access to 120+ live performances (all bands play twice), every ticket also includes meet & greets with every band, intimate masterclasses with select musicians and exclusive live & listening premieres. Guests also have full access to the “Jamming in International Waters All Star Jam” - a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring a host of musical virtuosos performing classic metal songs together on stage.  

Festivalgoers also have the special opportunity to explore a Caribbean dream destination with their favorite band members on an “Artist Escorted Shore Excursion”, another 70000TONS OF METAL exclusive.

For more details about 70000TONS OF METAL 2024, including FAQs, vessel amenities and contact information, please visit 70000tons.com

Guests and fans are also invited to join the 70000TONS OF METAL community on The 70000TONS OF METAL Official Forum, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and Spotify: @70000tons

70000TONS OF METAL 2024: Enero 29 - Febrero 2 de Miami, FL a Puerto Plata, República Dominicana

Los organizadores del festival 70000TONS OF METAL han anunciado que la decimosegunda edición del festival flotante navegará del 29 de enero al 2 de febrero saliendo desde Miami, Florida - Capital Mundial de los Cruceros - rumbo a Puerto Plata, República Dominicana, y de regreso, a bordo de la lujosa embarcación para pasajeros Freedom of the Seas.

El festival contará nuevamente con 60 bandas de Heavy Metal de toda clase de subgéneros, y recibirá a 3000 metaleros de todas partes del mundo. 

Freedom of the Seas, un barco de la clase Freedom, ofrece una amplia gama de servicios y opciones de alimentación. Los huéspedes también podrán disfrutar de acceso ilimitado a las más de 120 presentaciones que se llevarán a cabo durante el festival en cuatro escenarios distintos:

El Royal Theater es una sala de conciertos de cinco pisos. El Star Lounge, un recinto más íntimo, ofrece la sensación de estar en un club local. El tercer escenario techado, Studio B, recrea la atmósfera de las arenas. Y por último, el escenario más notorio, el Pool Deck Stage: el escenario al aire libre más grande del mundo que navega en altamar. Este escenario colosal está rodeado por bares, bastante espacio para tomar el sol, e incluso jacuzzis integrados en los escenarios que ofrecen a los huéspedes la oportunidad única de ver a sus bandas de metal favoritas desde la comodidad de un jacuzzi.

El barco navegará a Puerto Plata – la ciudad más antigua en el norte de la República Dominicana y pionera en el turismo del país. La ciudad es famosa por el Parque Independencia (también conocido como Parque Central), un punto de encuentro popular. Toma un teleférico hasta la cima del Monte Isabel de Torres, un pico de 2,600 pies sobre el nivel del mar. Nada y bucea a la playa de Sosúa, y luego almuerza o toma una copa en uno de los muchos restaurantes y bares cercanos. Prueba la comida local, como “La Bandera”: un guiso de carne con arroz, frijoles, plátanos fritos, o el pescado con coco.

La Casa de la Cultura es una casa victoriana de tres pisos que exhibe arte local, y tiene una galería de arte contemporáneo, una biblioteca y una tienda que vende productos locales. Encuentra algunas de las piezas de ámbar más antiguas y más translúcidas del mundo, a las cuales Puerto Plata debe su fama.

Ya que los organizadores del festival se esfuerzan continuamente por innovar y mejorar la experiencia del mejor festival de Heavy Metal para sus huéspedes y su entorno, una vez más, los metaleros tendrán la opción de comprar una compensación de CO2 al momento de reservar su cabina privada o Ticket Individual (Single Ticket) para 70000TONS OF METAL 2024. Para el decimoprimer viaje de 70000TONS OF METAL en 2023, casi el 15% de sus clientes eligieron comprar la compensación de CO2 adicional. Los fondos recaudados a través de este programa se destinaron al Greentrippers Improved Cookstoves in Ghana project.

Visita 70000tons.com para más información y ve sus páginas de redes sociales @70000tons para más anuncios, incluyendo las fechas de venta.

Sobre 70000TONS OF METAL:

70000TONS OF METAL es The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.

Este festival flotante único y extraordinario ha agotado completamente todos sus Tickets durante 10 años consecutivos desde su primer viaje en el 2011, y navega a bordo de uno de los buques de pasajeros más grandes del mundo. Cuenta con 60 bandas internacionales de Heavy Metal de primera clase y cuatro escenarios, incluyendo el escenario al aire libre más grande del mundo que navega en altamar.

Los huéspedes pueden disfrutar de la más increíble experiencia de Heavy Metal de sus vidas y todos los beneficios que puede ofrecer un crucero: cenas lujosas sin cargo, bares que nunca cierran, 24 horas de servicio a la habitación, así como las muchas amenidades dentro del barco.

Este festival de Heavy Metal y estas vacaciones caribeñas de cuatro días ofrecen a 3000 metaleros la increíble oportunidad de conocer a todas las bandas a bordo. Sin zonas VIP, realmente es como si todos tuvieran un pase a camerinos. Los huéspedes no solo reciben acceso sin límites a todos los 120+ conciertos en vivo a bordo (todas las bandas tocan dos veces), sino que cada Ticket incluye también Meet & Greets con cada banda, Master Classes con varios músicos, así como estrenos en vivo y sesiones de escucha exclusivas. Los huéspedes también tienen acceso completo al “Jamming in International Waters All Star Jam”, una sesión de jam única en su clase con muchos músicos virtuosos que se juntan a tocar canciones clásicas de Metal en el escenario.

Los asistentes del festival también tendrán la oportunidad especial de explorar un destino de ensueño en el Caribe con los miembros de sus bandas favoritas en una Excursión en Tierra con los Artistas, otra exclusiva de 70000TONS OF METAL.

Para más detalles sobre 70000TONS OF METAL 2024, incluyendo preguntas frecuentes, amenidades del crucero, e información de contacto, por favor visita 70000tons.com

Los pasajeros y fans están también invitados a unirse a la comunidad de 70000TONS OF METAL en el foro oficial de 70000TONS OF METAL, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, Instagram y Spotify: @70000tons

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Exploring the Ghana Automobile Market: Trends, Growth, and Opportunities

The Ghana Automobile Market is projected to be valued at USD 1.93 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 2.08 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.55% over the forecast period (2024-2029).

The Ghana automobile market is witnessing significant transformation, driven by a growing middle class, urbanization, and increasing demand for personal mobility solutions. While the industry has long been dominated by the importation of used vehicles, recent efforts by the government and private sector are steering the market toward greater local manufacturing and assembly of vehicles. This blog will explore the current state of the Ghana automobile market, the key factors driving its growth, emerging trends, and the opportunities that lie ahead for industry stakeholders.

1. Market Overview: Growing Demand for Vehicles in Ghana

The Ghana automobile market is characterized by high demand for both passenger and commercial vehicles, largely driven by the country’s expanding urban population, rising incomes, and improving road infrastructure. Accra, Kumasi, and other major cities are experiencing significant growth in vehicle ownership as more Ghanaians seek personal transport options.

Historically, the market has been dominated by the import of second-hand cars, commonly known as "grey imports," with a large percentage coming from the United States, Japan, and Europe. These vehicles, often more affordable than new cars, make up a substantial portion of the cars on Ghana’s roads. However, the government has introduced policies to encourage local vehicle assembly and the importation of newer, more environmentally friendly models.

2. Key Market Drivers

Urbanization and Middle-Class Growth: Ghana’s urban population is growing rapidly, contributing to an increased demand for vehicles as more people seek efficient transportation solutions in congested cities. The rising middle class, particularly in urban areas, is also playing a key role in driving demand for both new and used cars.

Government Initiatives to Boost Local Assembly: In an effort to reduce dependence on used car imports and boost industrialization, the Ghanaian government has implemented policies aimed at promoting local vehicle assembly. This includes the Ghana Automotive Development Policy, which offers tax incentives to companies that set up assembly plants in the country. Major global automakers, including Volkswagen, Nissan, and Toyota, have already begun establishing assembly plants in Ghana, marking a significant step toward developing a local automotive manufacturing industry.

Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development: Ghana's economy has been growing steadily, with investments in infrastructure, including road networks and public transport systems. These developments are improving access to remote regions and creating new opportunities for the automobile industry, particularly in the commercial vehicle segment.

Rise in Ride-Hailing and Commercial Transport: The expansion of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt in Ghana is driving demand for fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles. These services are providing an alternative to traditional public transport and offering more Ghanaians access to affordable mobility solutions. As a result, the demand for compact cars and sedans suitable for ride-hailing has increased.

3. Challenges Facing the Ghana Automobile Market

High Dependence on Used Vehicles: Despite government efforts to promote new car sales and local assembly, the market remains heavily reliant on the import of used vehicles. These cars, while affordable, often come with environmental and safety concerns, as many do not meet modern emission standards and may require frequent maintenance.

Financing and Affordability Issues: Access to affordable financing options for vehicle purchases remains a challenge for many Ghanaians. High interest rates and limited access to credit have made it difficult for consumers to finance the purchase of new cars. This is one reason why used vehicles continue to dominate the market.

Inadequate After-Sales Services: The lack of reliable after-sales service infrastructure, including spare parts availability and repair centers, poses a challenge to the growth of the new car market. Consumers are often hesitant to purchase new or imported vehicles without the assurance of adequate servicing and parts replacement.

4. Emerging Trends in the Ghana Automobile Market

Electric Vehicle (EV) Potential: While electric vehicles are still in the early stages of adoption in Ghana, there is growing interest in the potential for EVs to become a key part of the market in the future. The government is exploring opportunities to introduce electric vehicle incentives as part of its broader commitment to reducing carbon emissions. With the right infrastructure, such as charging stations and government subsidies, EVs could present a viable alternative to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly in urban areas.

Shift Toward Local Manufacturing: The establishment of local vehicle assembly plants by international automakers represents a major shift in the market. These plants not only reduce the reliance on imported vehicles but also create jobs, contribute to the country’s industrialization goals, and support the development of a local supply chain. The presence of global players such as Volkswagen, Nissan, and Toyota is expected to increase competition, leading to more affordable and environmentally friendly vehicle options for consumers.

Increased Focus on Vehicle Safety and Emissions: With the government tightening regulations on vehicle emissions and safety standards, there is a growing emphasis on newer, safer, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. This trend is likely to encourage the adoption of newer models, particularly as the government phases out the importation of older, used vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards.

Rising Demand for Commercial Vehicles: As Ghana’s economy grows and urban centers expand, there is an increasing need for commercial vehicles such as buses, trucks, and delivery vans. The growth of e-commerce and logistics industries has further fueled demand for commercial vehicles that can support last-mile delivery and transport services.

5. Regional Insights: Accra Leads the Way

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is the largest market for automobiles in the country, with high demand for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The city’s fast-paced urbanization and expanding middle class have driven significant growth in vehicle ownership. Other major cities like Kumasi and Takoradi are also seeing increased demand for automobiles as infrastructure development progresses in these regions.

In rural areas, demand for vehicles is growing, particularly for off-road and commercial vehicles that can navigate the country’s diverse terrain. As road networks improve, the market for new and used vehicles is expected to expand beyond the major cities.

6. Future Outlook: A Growing and Diversifying Market

The Ghana automobile market is poised for growth, driven by a combination of economic development, urbanization, and government policies aimed at encouraging local manufacturing. The shift from a market dominated by used car imports to one that embraces locally assembled vehicles represents a significant opportunity for the industry. Additionally, the increasing focus on electric vehicles, improved safety and emissions standards, and the expansion of ride-hailing services all point to a dynamic future for Ghana’s automobile industry.

As the market continues to evolve, stakeholders in the automotive value chain—including manufacturers, dealers, financial institutions, and service providers—must work together to address challenges related to affordability, financing, and after-sales service infrastructure. By doing so, they can unlock the full potential of the Ghana automobile market and ensure sustained growth in the years to come.

Key Takeaways:

Ghana's automobile market is growing, driven by urbanization, rising incomes, and government support for local vehicle assembly.

The market is transitioning from heavy reliance on imported used vehicles to greater adoption of new and locally assembled cars.

Challenges such as financing constraints and inadequate after-sales services remain, but the future outlook is positive, with opportunities in electric vehicles and local manufacturing.

Major cities like Accra are leading the demand for passenger cars, while rural areas are seeing increased demand for commercial vehicles.

This blog provides an overview of the Ghana automobile market highlighting key trends, growth drivers, and the outlook for the industry, based on insights from the global market research industry.

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Hyundai Santafe Sport 2014 2.4L Ghana Registered For Sale

Powerful Performance, Unmatched Comfort

Experience the thrill of driving a Hyundai Santafe Sport 2014 2.4L, a vehicle that combines power with elegance. The 2.4L engine delivers impressive horsepower and smooth acceleration, ensuring that every drive is exhilarating. Whether you're cruising through the city streets or embarking on a road trip, the Santafe Sport offers a dynamic performance that never disappoints. This SUV is perfect for drivers who crave adventure and demand reliability. With its robust build and superior engineering, you can confidently navigate any terrain, knowing that the Santafe Sport is built to perform.

Luxury Meets Affordability

Step into the Hyundai Santafe Sport 2014 and discover a world of luxury at a price that suits your budget. This Ghana-registered SUV offers premium features such as leather seating, a sleek dashboard, and a high-tech infotainment system, all designed to enhance your driving experience. The spacious interior ensures that both driver and passengers enjoy maximum comfort on every journey. Additionally, the vehicle's impressive fuel efficiency means you can enjoy all the benefits of an SUV without worrying about high fuel costs. It's the perfect blend of sophistication and value, making it an ideal choice for those who want more for less.

Your Ideal Companion for Ghanaian Roads

The Hyundai Santafe Sport 2014 2.4L is tailor-made for Ghana's diverse driving conditions. Whether you're navigating the bustling city traffic or tackling rougher rural roads, this SUV offers the versatility you need. With advanced safety features like anti-lock brakes, stability control, and multiple airbags, you can drive with peace of mind knowing that you and your passengers are protected. The vehicle's rugged design is complemented by its stylish exterior, making it a standout on the road. Invest in a car that not only meets but exceeds the demands of driving in Ghana – the Hyundai Santafe Sport 2014 is your ultimate driving partner. Read the full article

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Car theft crisis plagues Canadians (BBC) Logan LaFarniere woke up one October morning in 2022 to an empty driveway. His brand new Ram Rebel truck was missing. His security camera captured two hooded men breaking into the pickup in the dead of night outside of his Milton, Ontario home, and driving it away with ease. A few months later, that very same truck appeared on a website of vehicles for sale in Ghana, an ocean and some 8,500km (5,300m) away. A pandemic-related global car shortage increased demand for both new and used vehicles, leading to a spike in car theft. Canada is feeling that problem acutely. In 2022, more than 105,000 cars were stolen in Canada—about one car every five minutes. Among the victims was Canada’s very own federal justice minister, whose government-issued Toyota Highlander XLE was taken twice by thieves.

Beryl Leaves Millions Without Power in Houston (NYT) A day after Tropical Storm Beryl struck Houston with deadly force, flooding roads and highways and killing at least four people, officials in Texas were struggling to restore power for millions of residents as hot weather returned to the region. The storm, which made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane around 4 a.m. on Monday, weakened as it passed through the sprawling city and its suburbs. But the force of its winds still left Houston residents reeling for the second time in two months after a deadly system of thunderstorms crashed through the city in May. The storm had sustained winds of 65 m.p.h. as it passed through Houston but also produced damaging, hurricane-force wind gusts above 80 m.p.h. in and around the city. That was enough to rip branches and topple trees across the city. Beryl brought heavy rains to Houston. Floodwaters filled many of the city’s drainage bayous to the top of their banks and, in some cases, overtopped them. Elsewhere, sections of highways and underpasses filled with water. Officials said at least 47 people had to be rescued from high water. Once the storm moved on, the biggest issue for Houston residents became the widespread lack of power. The main provider, CenterPoint Energy, said on Monday that more than 2 million customers were without electricity and officials did not immediately provide a timeline for when people could expect to get power back.

Tropical Storm Beryl Spawned a Symphony of Toads (NYT) Amid the cacophony of pelting rain, exploding fuse boxes and cracking tree limbs, another sound followed Tropical Storm Beryl across the Houston area on Monday: The mating call of the male Gulf Coast toad. This species of toad is rotund, about the size of a tangerine, and speckled brown with a vanilla-colored belly. But you don’t see them as often as you hear them. On summer nights around Houston, they chime in a competitive chorus. But it’s unusual to hear them during the day. Beryl seems to have changed that, though. As the storm crossed the metro area on Monday morning, the call of the toads echoed from flooded street corners.

Insurers in the Medicare Advantage program pocketed $50 billion making questionable diagnoses that triggered extra taxpayer-funded payments. (WSJ) Some diagnoses were outright wrong, including for potentially deadly illnesses for which patients received no subsequent care, as well as for conditions people couldn’t possibly have, a WSJ analysis of Medicare records found. Often, neither patients nor their doctors knew about the diagnoses. Medicare Advantage, in which private insurers oversee Medicare benefits, was designed to provide healthcare more economically, but instead it added tens of billions of dollars in costs, researchers and some government officials have said. One reason is that insurers can add diagnoses to ones that patients’ own doctors submit. Medicare gave insurers that option so they could catch conditions that doctors neglected to record.

Pamplona’s 2024 running of the bulls (New York Post/Sky News) The Pamplona Bull Run 2024 continues the tradition of one of Spain’s most exhilarating and historic events. Held from July 6 to 14 as part of the San Fermín Festival, the bull run attracts thousands of thrill-seekers from around the globe. Every morning at 8 a.m., six bulls are set loose from their corral to charge through the narrow streets of the old town towards the bullring. Participants risk their safety by sprinting ahead of the bulls, aiming to stay close, creating an electrifying and perilous display that has enthralled spectators for decades. Six people were injured on the first day of the annual bull run. The festival was made famous for many English speakers by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.”

Jean-Luc Melenchon: Star of France’s hard-left poses problem for election victors (Reuters) France’s left has a Jean-Luc Mélenchon problem. The towering firebrand of France’s hard-left, Melenchon’s France Unbowed (LFI) party won the most seats of the leftist alliance that scored a shock victory over the far right in Sunday’s snap legislative election. His party’s top position gives him a credible claim to be France’s next prime minister. But his hopes of dragging France sharply leftward appear dead after mainstream party chiefs quickly ruled out forming a coalition with a tax-and-spend, pro-Gaza figure who many in France view as an antisemitic radical. Melenchon, who denies accusations of antisemitism, “is the most divisive figure within the NFP,” said Socialist leader Olivier Faure, referring to the New Popular Front (NFP) leftist alliance. Other members of the NFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, were even more frank. “Melenchon is a problem,” a Green party lawmaker told Reuters.

Russia Strikes Children’s Hospital in Deadly Barrage Across Ukraine (NYT) Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital was destroyed by a Russian missile on Monday, shaking Kyiv, the capital, with images of bloodied and injured children, and sending hundreds racing to the scene to help clear twisted metal and smashed concrete in a desperate search for survivors. The hospital strike was part of a barrage of bombings by Moscow across the country, including one of its deadliest assaults on Kyiv since the first months of the war. At least 38 people were killed across the country, including 27 in Kyiv. More than 100 people were injured. The Ukrainian air force said it shot down 30 out of the 38 missiles launched by Russia during the attack, which began in the midmorning.

Myanmar’s ethnic rebels say they captured an airport in a new setback for the military government (AP) One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic minority groups battling the military government said it captured an airport serving the country’s top world-class beach resort, marking the first time resistance forces have seized such a facility. Residents of the area in the southern part of the western state of Rakhine, along with local media, also reported the seizure of Thandwe Airport, also known as Ma Zin Airport, about 260 kilometers (160 miles) northwest of Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city. It’s the latest major setback for the military government that took power in 2021 after ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Armed resistance to military rule is taking place in much of the country, led by pro-democracy militants as well as guerrilla groups affiliated with ethnic minorities.

The Yen Is Plunging. So Is Japan’s Defense Budget. (NYT) The yen’s collapse this year to a nearly four-decade low is undermining Japan’s plans for its largest military buildup in postwar history. The government has slashed orders for aircraft, and officials warn that further cuts may be imminent. Japan buys much of its military equipment from American companies, in transactions done in dollars. The government’s purchasing power has been drastically eroded by the yen’s diminishing value. Japan’s currency headache comes at a critical juncture. The country’s large boost in military spending was intended to fortify defenses as Tokyo confronts mounting missile threats from North Korea and other challenges posed by China, including fears of a potential China-Taiwan conflict.

Rescuers search for dozens buried by an Indonesian landslide that killed at least 23 people (AP) Rescue workers dug through tons of mud and rubble on Tuesday as they searched for dozens of missing people after a landslide hit an unauthorized gold mining area on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 23 people. More than 100 villagers were digging for grains of gold on Sunday in the remote and hilly village of Bone Bolango when tons of mud plunged down the surrounding hills and buried their makeshift camps.

A departing Israeli general condemns violence by Jewish settlers in the West Bank (NYT) Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fuks, the outgoing chief of Israel’s Central Command, on Monday condemned rising “nationalist crime” among Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank and criticized the Israeli government for efforts to financially cripple the Palestinian Authority, which administers some areas of the occupied West Bank. At a departure ceremony, he said that Israel’s security relied on a “strong and functioning” Palestinian Authority and expressed dismay over the settler violence in the territory, which is home to about 2.7 million Palestinians. An extremist minority, he said, was undermining Israel’s reputation internationally. “That, to me, is not Judaism,” he added, “at least not the one I was raised upon in my father’s and mother’s home. That is not the way of the Torah.”

House keys carry symbolic weight for Gaza families repeatedly displaced by war (AP) On his key chain, Hassan Nofal keeps the keys to two homes. One is to the house of his grandparents in what is now southern Israel, which he says his family was driven out of by Israeli forces in 1948 and to which they’ve never been able to return. The other is to Nofal’s house in northern Gaza that he had to flee last year after Israel launched its campaign of bombardment and offensives in the territory. Over the nearly nine months since, Nofal and his family have been uprooted four times, driven back and forth across the Gaza Strip to escape the onslaught. Nofal said he is determined to make sure his key doesn’t become a keepsake like his grandparents’. Israel’s assault in Gaza has driven some 1.9 million of the territory’s pre-war population of 2.3 million Palestinians from their homes. Most of them have been uprooted repeatedly since then, fleeing over and over across the length of the strip to escape a series of ground offensives. Each time has meant a wrenching move to a new location and a series of crowded, temporary shelters. Along the way, families have struggled to stay together and keep a few possessions. In each new site, they must find new sources of food, water and medical treatment.

3,013,413 (WSJ) That’s the number of people TSA said it screened Sunday—a new record and the first time the total of daily travelers topped three million. In recent weeks, cheaper flights, a stronger dollar and younger people eager to vacation have helped fuel some of the busiest air-travel days ever.

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As the West surges toward electric cars, here's where the unwanted gas guzzlers go

Cotonou, Benin CNN  —  Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple hundred vehicles, parked in long lines stretching out across the vast lot – some shiny and new-looking, others dented and dusty. The car Yaya has his eye on, a 2008 US-built Ford Escape, is on sale for around $4,000. It’s relatively affordable – US cars are cheaper than most other brands in the lot – and he wants to upgrade from his motorbike to a car. He is not interested in the history of the vehicle, he said, only that he can afford it. But how this Ford ended up here – in one of the biggest car lots in the port city of Cotonou – helps tell a bigger story about how many of the West’s gas-guzzling cars are starting second lives in West Africa. The 14-year old Ford arrived in Benin from the United States last year, after being sold at an auto auction. Car records reviewed by CNN show it had three previous owners in Virginia and Maryland, and has logged over 252,000 miles on the road. It had one previous recall for its power steering, but unlike some of the other cars on the lot, it arrived in a relatively sound condition – it hadn’t been in any reported accidents. This aging SUV is just one of millions of used cars that arrive every year in West Africa from wealthy countries such as Japan, South Korea, European countries and, increasingly, the US. Many of these end up in Benin, one of Africa’s top importers of used vehicles.

The stream of used cars heading to West African ports is only expected to increase with the West’s shift to electric vehicles. As wealthy countries set aggressive goals to move consumers towards electric vehicles to cut planet-warming pollution, gas-powered cars won’t necessarily go away. Instead, many will be shipped thousands of miles away to developing countries like Benin, where populations are growing, along with demand for used cars. Experts say the effect will be to divert climate and environmental problems to countries that are the most vulnerable to the climate crisis, undermining their own attempts to cut planet-warming pollution. The global market for used light-duty vehicles grew nearly 20% from 2015 to 2019, when more than 4.8 million were exported. There was a slight dip in exports in 2020 when the Covid pandemic started, but numbers are now “growing quite rapidly,” United Nations Environment Programme official Rob de Jong told CNN. The US exports about 18% of the world’s used vehicles, according to UNEP data. These travel all over the globe, including to the Middle East and Central America, but many go to Nigeria, Benin and Ghana. Some of these are salvaged cars that have been in accidents, were flooded, or are just too old – which get auctioned off for parts. Others are whole used cars that US car dealers are looking to offload.

“A lot of them are going to be two- to five-year-old Hyundais, Toyotas, sedans,” said Dmitriy Shibarshin, marketing director for West Coast Shipping, a company that specializes in shipping cars internationally. “It’s mostly the economy cars that get shipped there.” Shibarshin’s company and others are “like FedEx” for cars, he said. His company usually specializes in higher-end vehicles, but also ships cheaper cars. In major African countries like Kenya and Nigeria, more than 90% of the cars and trucks are used vehicles from overseas. In Kenya, where de Jong is based, the vehicle fleet has doubled every eight years; streets that used to be devoid of cars are now jammed with traffic, he said. There is a tremendous appetite for these used vehicles. “You have a very young population that’s getting richer and richer by the day,” said Etop Ipke, the CEO of Autochek Africa, an online marketplace for cars. “The first thing they want to do, as they can afford things, is some mobility,” he said. But, unlike in the US, few prospective buyers have access to credit, so new cars are often out of reach. “That is fundamentally the reason why we’re not able to improve the quality” of cars sold, Ipke said. “It’s not like people want to drive used cars; it’s an affordability issue.” Experts say demand for used cars could explode further as the take up of electric cars in the West increases the supply of used cars to African countries. Nearly one in five vehicles sold globally this year will be electric, according to the International Energy Agency, compared to less than 5% in 2020. China, Europe and the US are leading the EV market, the agency said. In states like New York and Florida, where consumers are buying more EVs, dealers are increasingly looking overseas as a place to sell their older gas-powered models, according to Matt Trapp, a regional vice president at the huge auto auction company Manheim. Those states also have robust port operations, making them an ideal place to ship used cars to Africa. “It’s setting up a really complementary dynamic,” Trapp told CNN. “I’m not surprised to see how robust the export game is becoming,” Trapp said. “We’re going to see this dynamic more and more. When see demand in other markets, they will find a way to move the metal there.” From UNEP’s perspective, not all gas-powered cars are concerning – it’s the older ones, which tend to pollute more and be less safe, De Jong said. There’s evidence that the increasing demand in Africa for vehicles is actually resulting in more old and salvaged cars being shipped to the continent recently than there were 20 years ago. “What we see at the moment is a wide variety of used vehicles being exported from the global north to the global south,” de Jong said. “Not only is the number increasing, but the quality is decreasing.” In one section of Fifa Park, CNN finds a 16-year-old Dodge Charger, worn by age. “We just sold it for 3 million XOF ,” its seller, who did not wish to be named, said of the vehicle that arrived in Benin from the US two years ago. Parked across from the Charger is a 24-year-old Ford Winstar that was shipped to Benin from the US last year. It’s a cheaper alternative for low-income car buyers who cannot afford newer models. Car dealer Abdul Koura said that US and Canadian cars are very desirable to importers, who often bring in cars that have been in accidents, he told CNN. “They repair these cars and resell them to make a profit,” said Koura, whose space at Cotonou’s Fifa park includes more than 30 used vehicles imported from Canada.

Victor Ojoh, a Nigerian car dealer who frequents Fifa Park, told CNN that it’s often possible to tell the origin of a car by what’s wrong with it. “The cars that smoke are mostly from the US,” said Ojoh. “The cars from Canada are mostly flooded cars that start developing electrical faults.” Some imported vehicles are missing their catalytic converters, an exhaust emission control devices which filter toxic gasses. Catalytic converters contain valuable metals including platinum and can fetch up to $100 on the black market. Some of the cars are shipped without catalytic converters or have them removed by dealers upon arrival, Ojo said. Millions of cars shipped to Africa and Asia from the US, Europe and Japan are “polluting or unsafe,” according to UNEP. “Often with faulty or missing components, they belch out toxic fumes, increasing air pollution and hindering efforts to fight climate change.” Regulations aimed at reducing pollution and increasing the safety of imported cars into West Africa have tended to be weak. But attempts have been made recently to tighten them up. In 2020, Benin and 14 other members of the Economic Community of West African States bloc agreed a set of vehicle emissions regulations in the region, including an age limit of 10 years for used vehicles and limits on the amount of carbon pollution cars are allowed to produce. But it’s unclear how strictly they are being enforced.

UNEP officials, including de Jong, have also had conversations with US and EU officials about putting in new regulations that would crack down on shipping very old or junk cars to developing nations. Those conversations are in early stages and have yet to result in any commitments. Still, de Jong said climate change and global emissions have made the conversation around used cars “a different ballgame.” Increased shipments of older and more polluting cars are just as much of a problem for developed nations as they are for the developing countries where they are being driven, he added. “Today with climate change, it doesn’t really matter where the emissions are taking place,” de Jong said. “Whether in Washington, DC, or Lagos, it makes no difference.” Ipke doesn’t think that it is inevitable that Africa will accept all the old gas-powered cars the West no longer wants. He hopes that the transition to electric vehicles will come to the African continent as well, although that will require significant improvements to the charging infrastructure. “In terms of where Africa goes, the transition shouldn’t necessarily be from used cars to brand new combustion engines, it should be from used cars to EVs,” Ipke said. “I think the continent has to be prepared for EVs, used or brand new, because that’s the direction the world is taking.” For Yaya, however, this all seems a long way off. What brought him to Fifa Park, and to the old Ford SUV, was a lack of other options. “I can only purchase what my money can afford,” he said. Source Read the full article

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Solar Motorcycle Market Unidentified Segments – The Biggest Opportunity Of 2023

Advance Market Analytics released a new market study on Global Solar Motorcycle Market Research report which presents a complete assessment of the Market and contains a future trend, current growth factors, attentive opinions, facts, and industry validated market data. The research study provides estimates for Global Solar Motorcycle Forecast till 2027*.

A solar vehicle is one of the world's most environmentally friendly innovations. Provided that fossil fuels and oil are considered non-renewable resources, sourcing energy from a non-depleting source can help to drive sustainability. A solar car, or a motorcycle of this type, uses both electric and solar energy to power the vehicle. As a result, the most likely solar motorcycles will also be electric. The way solar vehicles work is that they have a built-in solar array with photovoltaic cells. These cells convert sunlight into the energy required to charge the vehicle's battery. When photons strike photovoltaic cells, users excite the electrons, allowing them to flow through and produce an electric current.

Key Players included in the Research Coverage of Solar Motorcycle Market are:

SMA Solar Technology AG (Germany)

SolarTaxi (Ghana)

CAKE (Sweden)

TVS (India)

Zembo (France)

Atum Electric (United States) What's Trending in Market: The Launch Of Solar Motorcycle With Advanced Designs And Features By The Manufacturers

Challenges: Less Speed Range As Compared With Fuel Based Motorcycle

High Cost Associated With Solar Motorcycle

Opportunities: Utilization Of Solar Power

Advancements In The Automotive Sector

Market Growth Drivers: Heavy Investments From Automakers In Solar Motorcycle

Growing Concern About Environmental Pollution Fuels The Growth Solar Motorcycle

The Global Solar Motorcycle Market segments and Market Data Break Down by Type (Standard Motorcycle, Sport Motorcycle), Application (Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles), Sales Channel (OEM, After Market), By Solar Panel (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline)

To comprehend Global Solar Motorcycle market dynamics in the world mainly, the worldwide Solar Motorcycle market is analyzed across major global regions. AMA also provides customized specific regional and country-level reports for the following areas. • North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico. • South & Central America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Brazil. • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Turkey, Egypt and South Africa. • Europe: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Russia. • Asia-Pacific: India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. Presented By

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Catching Up With Nissan South Africa

The head of Nissan SA speaks about African strategies, new product line-ups and other innovations

Nissan, the Japanese brand founded 89 years ago, can get playful while maintaining its membership in the top 20 global automotive brands.

Seemingly this is prevalent in eastern brands as some of its peers are into humanoid robots, some into boats and motorcycles, while Nissan also dabbles with offbeat inventions such as bedroom slippers that autonomously park themselves under your bed.

This is the offshoot tech the company uses to research and refine vehicle-bound features, such as sharpening the self-parking of cars in the autonomous future. We reflected on some of these unorthodox technologies, including Shwii by Nissan during an interview with Kabelo Rabotho, of Nissan SA.

Shwii is an innovative collaboration between Nissan SA and satellite navigation app Waze to enable Nissan product owners to communicate with their cars using local languages such as isiZulu to navigate everywhere.

Rabotho ascended to the top spot of the local subsidiary when Nissan reorganised its SA operations under one region with Egypt, succeeding Mike Whitfield who has been with the brand since 1989 and now heads the Africa Regional business unit.

The incumbent MD, or Country Manager as preferred by the company, joined the company in 2016 as MD of marketing. His competencies were crafted through more than 25 years of local automotive industry experience, which included management stints at BMW and Toyota SA. He has been in product and brand management, sales and fleet management sales.

He says Nissan SA's targets for the next five years include achieving full plant capacity but with the economy’s downturn and effects of the recent coronavirus pandemic, vehicle sales have been struggling for all OEMs and Rabotho’s company sold 2,625 passenger models in July 2022.

The NP200 half-tonne LCV remains the company’s best-seller with 1,213 units sold in the same month 561 of the new Navara one-tonner were sold locally and 479 were imported last month. The R3bn investment for the manufacture of the Navara has so far led to about 7,000 units finding homes in SA and about 3,500 to export markets.

One of Rabotho’s many priorities is to ensure success for the company’s continental ambitions for the Navara through the 2018 establishment of the Nissan Navara assembly plant in Tema, Ghana. The Nissan plant in Tshwane provides semi-knock-down Navaras to the new plant in Tema in a new Ghana Automotive Development Policy. This includes satisfying the more than 45 African countries Nissan SA already supplies vehicles to in its bid to become the light commercial vehicle hub for the African market.

Still on products, we asked him about the thinking behind the discontinuation of the electric Leaf, an unusual decision given the global move to electric vehicles (EVs). Rabotho says the introduction of the Leaf back in November 2013 was pioneering but was part of ongoing research the company does. The strategy is to gear up to introduce e-POWER, a bridge to full electrification which the company feels is more suited to the needs of the SA market as it takes away the immediate need for infrastructure and addresses range anxiety issues. 

The plan is to kick off with e-POWER before introducing the latest generation of electric vehicles, and it will start with the e-POWER Qashqai within the next 12 months and ramp up with more models within the next 24 months, which could see the introduction of the Ariya, the company’s new full-electric SUV and the Nissan Micra EV, both not yet confirmed at this stage. The new third-generation Nissan Qashqai is expected in SA within the next few weeks.

Commenting on women’s month, he says his company has set employment equity targets to be reached by 2025, prioritising the recruitment and empowerment of women at all levels, with a focus on the inclusion of women of colour. These targets include an increase in female representation at the top management or executive level to 25% and an increase in overall female representation at both senior and middle management levels.

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Interview sourced from https://www.businesslive.co.za/

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Buying a Used Car Right for a Road Trip

Whether it's going on a solo road trip or with family, having a personal car is always a great idea. You can always hire cars from dealers for a road trip, but the experience just isn't the same. You will have to follow the rules and be extra careful with the car. If you fail to take care of it, you might be charged with hefty penalties.

One of the best options in such cases is buying cheap used cars for sale in Nigeria. These used cars give you the freedom to explore places the way you want to. Moreover, they might just end up being cheaper than renting out a car for a road trip!

If you are about to go on an adventure in a used car, you will need a few tips before you make this purchase. Here is everything you need to know before you buy the right used car for a road trip!

Tips for buying the right car for a road trip

Here’s everything you need to know if you are looking to buy auction export cars in Nigeria for your next road trip.

Set a budget

Car export to Nigeria has become a very popular activity in recent years. This not only increases the number of options you have, but it also reduces the price tag on used cars. These may look like attractive deals to indulge in. However, you will end up overspending if you don't set a budget.   

This happens because the people who try to sell you cars want to attract you to more expensive options. They try to sell their expensive products by making them sound like great deals, and you might just give in. So, set a budget and stick to it!

Take it for a drive

Naturally, you will be driving a lot on a road trip. You need a car that can keep up with your sense of adventure. You need to take this used car for a spin before you buy it. This is because it is not easy to assess the quality of a car just by looking at its odometer

Check how well the air conditioning is, the brakes, the speed, and the pick up of the car. Your best bet is to buy fairly used cars for sale in Nigeria. These cars are sold at affordable prices and come with the best of features that are perfect for your long road trip.

Check the documents

Even if you buy a used car, you will need authentic documentation for the same. These cars are sold at low prices by legitimate dealers. Ask your dealer to give you the right documentation so that you don't run into any legal trouble in the future.

You can trust the auction export Nigeria cars to be authentic exports that you can use safely for your travels. However, be sure that you request for papers, a license, and the authentic documentation before buying the car. 

Inspect the engine and the exterior body

By now, you know that you need to inspect a car thoroughly before you buy it. Check the engine, the ignition, the tires, and any other major part of the car before buying it.

You might be able to bring the price of the car down if you find a serious defect in the quality of the car. Make sure you don’t spend a lot of money on this used car after buying it to upgrade it to your standards!

In the end

Auction export Nigeria is going to be your best friend if you are in search of the perfect car to take a road trip with. Find the most durable and the best cars at affordable rates without too much hassle. So, what are you waiting for? Visit AuctionCarz.com today to find the best deals that will make your mouth water!

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Jiji raises $21M for its Africa online classifieds business

Jiji raises $21M for its Africa online classifieds business

Pan-African digital classifieds company Jiji has raised $21 million in Series C and C-1 financing from six investors, led by Knuru Capital.

The Nigeria based venture, co-founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Vladimir Mnogoletniy, has an East to West presence that includes Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Buyers and sellers in those markets use Jiji to transact purchases from real estate to car…

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New York: More Ghanian Immigrants Arrested, Stole $55M via COVID-19 Fraud, Romance Scams

This follows the arrest of a at least five Ghanian immigrant fraudsters in New York some who’ve also pleaded guilty.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Six Defendants Arrested In Multiple States For Laundering Proceeds From Fraud Schemes Targeting Victims Across The United States Perpetrated  By Ghana-Based Criminal Enterprise              

Defendants Laundered Over $50 Million, Which Primarily Consisted of Proceeds of Fraud Schemes from Business Email Compromises, Romance Scams Targeting Elderly, and Fraudulent Small Business Loans for COVID-19 Relief

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Jonathan D. Larsen, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), announced the arrests of FAROUK APPIEDU, FRED ASANTE, CELVIN FREEMAN, LORD ANING, SADICK EDUSEI KISSI, and FAISAL ALI, a/k/a “Clarence Graveley,” for charges in connection with their roles in a fraud and money laundering conspiracy based in the Republic of Ghana (“Ghana”) involving the theft of tens of millions of dollars.  FREEMAN and ALI were arrested earlier today in New Jersey and will be presented in Manhattan federal court later today.  ASANTE and ANING were arrested earlier today in Virginia and will be presented in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, Virginia.  APPIEDU was previously arrested in Queens, New York on October 18, 2020.  KISSI was previously arrested in Fargo, North Dakota on February 5, 2020.  

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said:  “The fraud schemes alleged that these defendants facilitated were lucrative, diverse, and most of all, callous. As alleged, they engaged in email spoofing, duping elderly online daters into wiring them money, and applying for government-funded Coronavirus relief funds earmarked for the benefit of small businesses affected by the pandemic. Thanks to the determination of the IRS and FBI, these defendants face serious prison time, and their next online profiles could potentially appear in a place where they’ll be unable to catfish anymore – the website for the Bureau of Prisons.

According to allegations in the indictments filed against APPIEDU, ASANTE, FREEMAN, ANING, and KISSI, a criminal complaint filed against ALI, and other court documents [1]: From at least in or about 2013 through at least in or about 2020, the defendants were members of a criminal enterprise (the “Enterprise”) based in Ghana that committed a series of business email compromises and romance scams against individuals and businesses located across the United States, including in the Southern District of New York.  The frauds perpetrated by the Enterprise have consisted of, among other frauds, business email compromises, romance scams, and fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. 

First, the objective of the Enterprise’s business email compromise fraud scheme was to trick and deceive businesses into wiring funds into accounts controlled by the Enterprise through the use of email accounts that “spoofed” or impersonated employees of a victim company or third parties engaged in business with a victim company.  Second, the Enterprise conducted the romance scams by using electronic messages sent via email, text messaging, or online dating websites that deluded victims, many of whom were vulnerable older men and women who lived alone, into believing the victim was in a romantic relationship with a fake identity assumed by members of the Enterprise.  Once members of the Enterprise had gained the trust of the victims using the fake identity, they used false pretenses to cause the victims to wire money to bank accounts the victims believed were controlled by their romantic interests, when in fact the bank accounts were controlled by members of the Enterprise.   Finally, the Enterprise submitted fraudulent loan applications through a loan program of the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) designed to provide relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) Program.  The Enterprise submitted fraudulent EIDL applications in the names of actual companies to the SBA and when an EIDL loan was approved, the funds were ultimately deposited in bank accounts controlled by members of the Enterprise, including certain of the defendants.

APPIEDU, ASANTE, FREEMAN, and ANING received fraud proceeds from victims of the Enterprise in dozens of business bank accounts that they controlled in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.  The business bank accounts were opened in the names of companies formed by the defendants that were purportedly involved in, among other things, automobile sales, food imports and exports, and freight trucking and shipping.  Once APPIEDU, ASANTE, FREEMAN, and ANING received fraud proceeds in bank accounts under their control, they withdrew, transported, and laundered those fraud proceeds to other members of the Enterprise abroad.  The defendants primarily laundered the fraud proceeds through their businesses by using the proceeds to purchase automobiles, food products, and other goods from U.S.-based suppliers and distributors of such products and shipping those products to Ghana and elsewhere.  The defendants’ transactions had the appearance of legitimate business transactions when, in fact, the products had been purchased using the proceeds of fraud schemes.  This trade-based money laundering scheme was designed to obscure the origin of the fraud proceeds as well as the identity of the ultimate beneficiaries of these schemes.

Collectively, from in or about 2013 through at least in or about 2020, APPIEDU, ASANTE, FREEMAN, and ANING controlled more than 45 bank accounts that had deposits that totaled over approximately $55 million during that time period.  A vast majority of the deposits consisted of large wire transfers and check or cash deposits from various U.S.-based individuals and entities that were victims of fraud schemes of the Enterprise, or payments for vehicles, food products, and other goods sold by the defendants that were purchased using fraud proceeds.  As part of the investigation of APPIEDU, the Government has seized and is seeking the forfeiture of four luxury cars purchased, at least in part, with fraud proceeds, including two 2019 Rolls Royce Cullinans, a 2020 Bentley Continental GT, and one 2020 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.  

KISSI received fraud proceeds from victims of the Enterprise in bank accounts that he controlled that were located in the Bronx, New York and elsewhere.  Once he received the fraud proceeds in bank accounts under his control, KISSI withdrew, transported, and laundered those fraud proceeds to other members of the Enterprise located in Ghana.

ALI received fraud proceeds from victims of the Enterprise into a series of at least thirteen bank accounts at six different banks, which ALI controlled in the Bronx, New York.  ALI used the name and identity of another person to open several of these bank accounts in order to conceal the proceeds of the fraud scheme.  Once ALI received the fraud proceeds in bank accounts under his control, he withdrew, transported, and laundered those fraud proceeds to other members of the Enterprise.            

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FAROUK APPIEDU, 35, of the Bronx, New York, FRED ASANTE, 35, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, CELVIN FREEMAN, 47, of East Orange, New Jersey, and LORD ANING, 28, of Woodbridge, Virginia, were each charged in Indictment No. 21 Cr. 88 with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; one count of conspiracy to receive stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and one count of receipt of stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.   The case against APPIEDU, ASANTE, FREEMAN, and ANING is assigned to U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff.

SADICK EDUSEI KISSI, 24, of Dickinson, North Dakota, was charged in Indictment No. 21 Cr. 64 with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; one count of conspiracy to receive stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and one count of receipt of stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.  The case against KISSI is assigned to U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty.

FAISAL ALI, a/k/a “Clarence Graveley,” 34, of Orange, New Jersey, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; one count of making false statements to a bank, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison; one count of conspiracy to receive stolen money, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and one count of aggravated identity theft, which carries a mandatory sentence of two years in prison to be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed.

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At least one of the defendants - in the U.S. illegally - was released by a judge AFTER fleeing from authorities that SAME morning!

via Inner City Press who was at the court hearing: 

Man Who Fled Fraud Scheme Charge Down Fire Escape Is Ordered Released to Self-Install GPS

Assistant US Attorney: Mr. Freeman tried to flee from the agents this morning. They knew he was inside, but he refused to answer. After 5 minutes, they breached the door - and found a window open with blinds moving. He was on fire escape.

AUSA: Mr. Freeman was in his socks and tried to climb down the fire escape. He has no legal status here. He had another person's driver license and debit card. He said it belonged to his cousin, then to his biological brother. There is a risk of flight.

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Pre-Trial Services chimes in to suggest that defendant be allowed to self-install his own GPS monitoring bracelet.

The U.S. has become a laughing stock, an actual banana republic.

Another of the defendant’s or someone of the same name is listed as a volunteer at a Ghana-based Islamic organization.

[robyndehood]

My Son's Story (pt. 1)

DISCLAIMER: I Know it's a bit of a long read, but it's important. Please read. I promise it isn't boring. Thank you!

Hi Everyone,

Intro

This is my first real attempt at Tumblr. Please contact me if anything I post violates a rule or is not considered appropriate. Anything I post, I truly mean no harm nor offense to anyone. But I need to write daily again to regain my gift and share it with the world. I have been working on my version of the "great American novel" for years. As a child, I was well on my way to becoming a successful author, but people had other ideas for my career path - and to put it bluntly - my contribution to society. Writer's block set in and then what was second nature to me - creative writing, became a lost skill. Or maybe a distant memory. Writers know that half the struggle as an artist is the dilemma of our own aspiration towards perfection. But nothing is perfect. It is a social construct and the antithesis of true beauty.

The Ultimate Birthday Gift

So, that said, let's talk about my son. He's three - he's actually turning four in December. He was born on my birthday and has been the greatest gift that I have ever received. I won't pretend that he is perfect or even generally compliant with my directions. But he's loving. He's empathetic. He's brilliant. He's beautiful. And most of all, he is the sweetest person I have ever met.

I am going to go slightly off-topic for a bit; just to paint the full picture. I don't want to ramble and I am definitely a believer that a short and to the point message is almost always far superior to a long and complicated message. But bear with me because this snippet of the backstory is essential. And my son's story is important.

Appalachia

We live in Pittsburgh, part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. There is no other way to say it than the unadulterated, ugly truth of it - Pittsburgh is racist. Very racist. Beyond that, there is a general lack of common courtesy to outsiders, customers of businesses, other patrons in stores, etc. And the rudeness, is actually pretty much unrelated to the racism. It sounds strange and surely, minorities who are on the receiving end of it would certainly assume that racism was the reason why they said "excuse me," "thank you," etc. and about half the time are ignored like they're a ghost. But don't get it twisted - there are many times the aforementioned behaviors by many Pittsburghers IS induced by racism AND a lack of common courtesy and manners. You see, their deep-seated tribalism is indoctrinated into many Pittsburghers so completely from a young age that they know no different. It would be difficult for them to understand this article and I'd bet anyone ten bucks that if enough PIttsburghers read this post - they will attack my analysis of Pittsburghese culture as though the post itself is a blitz on the entire city.

Brown or White?

I am latin and there aren't many latins in Pittsburgh. But when we moved to Pittsburgh when I was in seventh grade, people knew my last name. Summer had just passed and I do get brown. I can get brown very quickly in the right type of sun and I get brown eventually in the sun that exists in cloudy and northern Pittsburgh. In seventh grade, some boys decided it would be funny to call me "estupido," and up until two years ago, I avoided sun exposure that would reveal my "brownness" like the plague.

Subversive, Subconscious, and Secret Racism

So, not long after I started that strategy, I was treated as white. (Side note: latins can be any race; but it seems that societal constructs are seeking to change this long accepted designation and categorize latins as some in between, brown race and not an ethnicity. To be honest, I am ok with that and now proud to be latin.)

The reality of being treated white in Pittsburgh for many years was that I learned what white people actually said when they were only with other whites. The most common thing that was said was one white person mumbling to other white people that someone was a "dumb n******" or a "dumb monkey." I've heard white adults refer to children who were black as "n***lets." But it was always this crocodile smiling through their teeth behavior. They'd never dare say it to a black person. Instead, they'd just indirectly discriminate against them.

I do have to mention that by no means do all Pittsburghers behave this way. It's just too many of them. I don't know the percentage, but if I had to guess I'd say - 50% plus.

Yes, Racism Happens All The Time Even if You Don't See it Happen

Many white people will tell you that racism is gone because they don't ever observe it and Obama was president - a black president. Therefore, everything is now over. I can admit that I have experienced my share of discrimination when my skin darkens. But I had no clue how bad it was for black people out here until my son became the recipient of the ugliness of it all. To me, racists are by definition ignorant cowards; so it makes sense they'd pick on a small boy whose only family is his mother.

Evil Always Starts Slowly

If one reviews history, every evil dictator or regime began slowly chipping away human rights. By the time the citizens realized the dire state of their country, it was too late. Their freedoms were already taken away and mechanisms to fight back had also been methodically erased.

When my son was born - a boy who is half African (his father (if you want to call him that since he is basically not involved) is from Ghana); no issues arose for the first two and a half years. But then the indirect discrimination started. The same rules that applied for white children didn't apply to him. I could give so many examples. But let's just say, as a rambunctious boy, if my son mimicked a white boy's same rambunctious behavior, we were confronted and the white family was not confronted.

One day I made an appointment for my son's hair to get cut at Philip Pelusi. They made the appointment knowing that he was only two and a half. The receptionist let me know that the stylist was a "Grade A Stylist," so I would have to pay more. I was fine with paying more; cool. After the appointment was made, I mentioned to the receptionist that my son was mixed race. We ended the call and I began to get my son ready to leave. Within ten minutes, the salon called back and informed me that they didn't/wouldn't cut my son's "type of hair." I promptly returned the call and explained his hair was curly, that's all. They blatantly lied and told me that the stylist doesn't cut ANY curly hair. Right. So, if a white lady came in with curly hair she would be turned away? I doubt it. Either way, the stylist is "Grade A." She is also licensed to cut hair by the state. Shouldn't a requirement for state licensing require one to know how to cut all "types of hair"?; I saved the recording, by the way, and still have it.

As months progressed, little by little wherever my son and I went in "white areas," we felt hostile vibes. Other incidents occurred that couldn't be proven as racial discrimination, but I knew. Whites behaved as though my son didn't deserve to be around them.

Southern Hospitality

We traveled down south a few times in the past year. Yes, some of the south is very racist still to this day. But not where we drove. Suddenly people responded when we said "excuse me," "thank you," etc. No white families prevented my son from playing with their children. No one told me my son was a nuisance or put out that vibe.

The Lesser of Two Evils?

But we had to come back each time because we live here and I've been working my way out of the projects that I have lived in for four years. Shootings. Open drug use and sales. The smell of crack in the hallways. Infestations in other apartments that come our way no matter what we try. People peeing on the hallway floors. Yes, seriously. Young children being encouraged to bully and beat up other kids. Children stealing or attempting to steal my son's toys because their mothers buy them none. Gamgmembers as young as twelve.

So, I concluded: "yes, we will move, but until then, we only sleep in our apartment and we do not play at the projects' playground." I figured IF I saved a certain number of money since I have a car that I saved for and bought last year, we would make it in our new, chosen city (Tampa or Jacksonville).

But then the racism against my son in the "white playgrounds" became worse. One day he was playing with a five year old boy at an indoor playground. The mother had no issue with it. The father of the boy arrived half an hour in, promptly scooped the boy away from my son, and told his son that he had told him he was not to "play with n*****s." My son couldn't understand why he could no longer play with his new friend and kept calling to him, "friends again!" while sobbing because he thought he had upset the boy. I had to leave with my son because of it.

Another time, a ten-year-old boy taunted my son on an outdoor playground and called him a "dumb monkey." My son first attempted to yell, "I NOT DUMB MONKEY," a few times; but the boy persisted and even smirked in my direction. My son ran to me and asked me to make the boy stop. No parent in sight and again, I just had to leave with my son.

Enough is Enough

Finally, last month or so, my son and I were at our usual laundromat doing laundry. We had finished. My son skipped a few steps in front of me and tried to open the glass door but couldn't push the bar to open it because of his height. He placed (yes, placed..lightly) his foot on the door to try to give it a bit more of a nudge. I was a few seconds behind him so just pushed the door open and we went to our car to load our clean laundry into it. In retrospect, I saw an older white male go next door to the beer store right after we walked out of the laundromar. The beer store employee approached us as I loaded my laundry into my car and then intended to leave.

The beer store employee told me he was getting "reports that kids were kicking glass." He said kids. Plural. And what he said made me envision a bunch of grade school kids kicking around broken glass on the sidewalk or parking lot. I responded calmly that "I have one kid and he's been with me the whole time. He wasn't involved." The beer store employee wanted drama to transpire. It was obvious. He said in a threatening manner: "Just so you know, I have cameras." My son and I exchanged glances because we were confused. What kids? Kids were kicking glass. Where? What glass?

Again though, I calmly responded that my son wasn't involved and he should check his cameras. He told me he was calling the cops. So I got my three-year-old son in his car seat and set a time limit of ten minutes to wait. We weren't running when he didn't do anything. The cops of course showed up about a minute later. It's ridiculous because in our projects (different police department than the laundromat police department), there have been shootings where children were outside playing when several clips were emptied into crowds and the police station is a block away. I know people called and it took an hour for them to arrive on scene.

Long story short, the laundromat cops knew it was a bullshit call. The supposed "kicking glass" was because my son placed his foot on the door to try to open it when we were LEAVING. The police eventually informed us that was the alleged "kicking of glass." There was no kicking that happened. The door wasn't even dirtier, let alone damaged because my son tried to use his foot to open the door. Lightly, by the way.

Even though the police were kind to my son, for the next week, my usual gregarious child was terrified to go anywhere. He eventually told me it was because "the cops will chase me and take me to jail because I bad guy now."

He's over it now. Mostly.

But we still have to pick between the craziness of playing at our aforementioned projects or going to a "white playground" and risking my son being rejected. It's usually a 50/50 shot that he will be rejected. If he gets rejected, he gets very upset.

Again, these are problems we never faced on our travels down the southern eastern seaboard. We didn't get treated like this at the destinations or on the journey by car to and from the destinations.

I knew we were living in an extremely racist and rude area, but one day I found this. It's a map delineating the results of a study conducted by Google and others regarding the level of racism in different parts of the country.

I already knew this much. But it's good to know I'm right that we are in the worst part of the U.S. for racism and the kindness we received traveling to those certain southern states was no illusion. And I did ask locals before I found this map if I was right that people are kinder to all colors in whichever given area.

Not the Worst Thing That Happened But the Last Straw

People talk a lot about Karens these days. This lady looked like she jumped right out of a Karen meme. My son was two feet away from her while we waited in line and she said as obnoxiously as possible: "Can you handle this? Please get him out of MY space." Yeah, I didn't let it go. At all. Her argument was that she said "please" so it's OK to make my son feel like a "this" and not a little boy. I held him while he sobbed. Long story short, I decided right then anywhere has to be better than this.

It isn't me just knowing people are being nasty to my son and I'm upset. He understands. He had an evaluation for something and he tested very well. He cried about each of these incidents. He just wants to make people smile and make friends.

So, next month we are going for it. I'm no where close to the aforementioned goal. I have some savings. We may end up in shelters at first after savings dry up in a few weeks. But we cannot survive up here. Nor can we advance here.

Side Note

I wrote this mostly to inform others of the status quo and reality of racism and the real effects it has on one tiny boy. And I know it will just get worse if we stay since it's this bad already.

But if you anyone knows of any resources to help us get on our feet in a month in Tampa or Jacksonville (Tampa is my first choice, but either one.) I have applied for housing, even though I didn't and don't want to go back to projects; but I'd take one down there over watching my son endure so much pain any day of the week.

Ok, so final part: I'm going to say upfront I feel extremely awkward with this paragraph because this isn't my way (years before my son was born I was homeless for a stint and never sat with a sign or a cup. Just couldn't do it), but for my son, I'm going to drop my cashtag here. Everyone is struggling and I know there are people with much worse problems. I appreciate anyone who has read this far and can help spread the reality of what I wrote about. That's the reason for the article; but if help is received at all because of it, we would be grateful but it's definitely a far second most important reason for the post. Here it goes, for my baby, in case it'll change his life and give us that better foot up, here it is: $RobyndeHood