Tanzania’s Protectionist Trade Ban Sparks Regional Row, Drawing Kenyan Ire

By Peter Halima Dar es Salaam, Tanzania/Nairobi, Kenya – Tanzania has ignited a fresh diplomatic and economic row within the East African Community (EAC) by unilaterally barring foreign nationals from owning…

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Mali’s Military Junta Charges Former PM with ‘Undermining State’ Over X Post

By Amadou Keita BAMAKO, MALI – Malian authorities, under military rule, have charged former Prime Minister Moussa Mara with 'undermining the credibility of the state,' 'opposing legitimate authority,' and 'inciting public…

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Kemi Badenoch: “I No Longer Identify as Nigerian” Despite Ancestry

By Esther Edoh London, UK – Conservative Party figure Kemi Badenoch has publicly stated that she no longer identifies as Nigerian, despite her ancestral roots and a significant part of her…

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U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Visa Restrictions on 31 African Nations, Limiting Access

By Jeremy Stein WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States has announced significant new visa restrictions affecting citizens of 31 African countries, dramatically limiting the validity and entry parameters for non-immigrant…

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African Nations Brace for Economic Fallout as US Tariff Deadline Pushed Back a Week

By Emily Sims Washington D.C. / Across Africa –African nations have been granted a brief one-week reprieve as the United States pushed back the implementation date for new tariffs to…

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Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Remittances Surge to US$635.2 Million, Crucial for Economic Stability

By James Vusi HARARE – Zimbabwe has experienced a significant boost in its economic stability with diaspora remittances soaring to US$635.2 million in the first half of the year, marking a…

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Central African Republic President’s Third Term Bid Ignites ‘Democracy Derailment’ Fears

By Isaac Okoro BANGUI, Central African Republic – President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic (CAR) has confirmed he will seek a third presidential term, a move that has ignited…

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Liberia: Open communication to the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, including the people of Liberia

By Fatumata Kamara Monrovia, Liberia – Amidst persistent challenges in waste management, the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) have aggressively moved forward with a critical initiative…

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Ruto Cabinet Approves 90,000 Youth Job Opportunities with KSh 6,000 Stipend: NYOTA Programme Applications Underway

By Daniel Niyongabo NAIROBI, Kenya – In a significant boost for youth employment, President William Ruto's Cabinet has endorsed the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, a World Bank-sponsored initiative…

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UN Deputy Chief Urges ‘Bold Action’ to Transform Food Systems Amid Global Crises at Addis Ababa Summit

By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has issued a fervent call for global leaders to intensify efforts to transform food systems, describing them as…

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Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Imports Amid Deepening Diplomatic Strain

By Emily Sims WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has officially announced a sweeping 30% tariff on South African products exported to the United States, effective August 7. The decision, which…

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Tanzania Enacts Sweeping Ban: Non-Citizens Barred Including Other Africans from 15 Key Business Sectors Immediately

By Patrice Katuma DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – The Tanzanian government has enacted a stringent new directive that immediately bars non-citizens, including Nigerian and other African nationals, from operating in 15…

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Bank of Ghana tightens rules on remittances amid compliance failures

By Abu Hassan Accra, Ghana - The headline "Bank of Ghana tightens rules on remittances amid compliance failures" indicates a significant move by Ghana's central bank to exert more control…

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Ghana Balances Openness with Local Protection in Foreign Investment Policy

By Lamin Guèye Accra, Ghana – Ghana continues to position itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, offering broad opportunities for international businesses to own and operate enterprises, including 100%…

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American National Jailed in Liberia for Alleged $4.8 Billion Mineral Fraud Scheme

By Sara Camara MONROVIA, LIBERIA – An American national has been incarcerated in Liberia after being indicted for allegedly defrauding a foreign company and the Liberian government of over US$4.8 billion…

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Benin Boosts Tourism and Diaspora Ties as Ciara Becomes Citizen Under New Descendants Law

By Abu Hassan Cotonou, Benin – American Grammy-winning artist Ciara has become one of the first high-profile figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a groundbreaking new law designed to…

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