what is the scandal over the khat drug on the internet?
afrol News, 26 May – A new tool by Google reveals how Africans use the Internet. Not being a surprise, “sex” is one of the most searched words in the Internet, but it may come as an embarrassment to many Muslim countries that their citizens are the world’s most frequent digital sex searchers; in particular North Africans. But also in sub-Saharan Africa, “sex” is among the most popular searches. The Google Trends tool also reveals Africa’s most popular celebrities and potential markets for African products. When it comes to using the Internet to look for sex, North Africans in particular seem to have found a new outlet for societal taboos. The sex search on Google is topped by Pakistan, but closely followed by Egypt. Moroccans even reach the top-ten list both in English (6th on “sex”) and in French (2nd on “sexe”). Algerians top the search for “sexe”, showing twice as much interest as the French and Tunisians. A quick look inside the booming cybercafés in North Africa confirms this obse
A THORNLIE man and his wife are facing drug possession charges after allegedly being caught in possession of leaves from an exotic khat tree. Cannington Detectives identified three Australia Post parcels, which contained 7.5 kg of khat leaf, a listed prohibited drug which contains cathinone . It is not illegal to grow the trees, which are found in Perth, but it is illegal to possess the leaves for use as a drug. Khat also contains cathine, which is listed as being a poison and is restricted to prescription or supply by a medical practitioner. Detectives searched the couple’s home after the packages were delivered and allegedly found another 25kg of khat leaf and cash. The 40-year-old male occupant and his 37-year-old wife were charged with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and attempting to possess the drug to sell or supply. They are due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court tomorrow. Sources:
