U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Malawi and Zambia in controversial pilot program
The Trump administration has announced a new visa policy requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to pay bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for […]
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Côte d’Ivoire to Mark 65 Years of Independence with Grand Military Display in Bouaké
As Côte d’Ivoire approaches its 65th Independence Day, the nation’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) are set to deliver an extraordinary show of unity and […]
President Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
In an official message addressed to King Mohammed VI, President of the United States, Donald Trump, reiterated Washington’s position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over […]
Al-Shabab seizes key Somali town as U.S. escalates counter-terror operations
Al-Shabab militants captured the strategic central Somali town of Mahaas on Sunday (27 July), dealing a blow to the country’s fragile security gains and raising […]
Mali seeks U.S. support amid shifting security and economic alliances
Mali’s military-led government is seeking to rekindle ties with the United States, courting both investment and security assistance amid a broader realignment in West Africa’s […]
FBI endorses Ghana’s extradition bid for former finance minister Ofori-Atta
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have reportedly cleared a key hurdle in Ghana’s request to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, currently […]
US Slashes Visa Terms for Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia in Major Policy Shift
The United States has announced significant changes to its non-immigrant visa policies for Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia, drastically reducing the validity and flexibility of visas […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
Doha Set to Host Fifth Round of Peace Talks Between DRC Government and M23 Rebels
A new round of negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government and the M23 rebel group is expected to take place in […]
Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Rattle Mali Amid Rising Sahel Insecurity
A wave of synchronised assaults by jihadist fighters has rocked Mali, targeting military installations across seven towns, including Binoli, Kayes, and Sandere, in what marks […]