Faith Nyasuguta A recent U.S. government report reveals a significant shift in visa overstay trends, with Ghana surpassing Nigeria in the misuse of B1/B2 and F, M, and J non-immigrant visas between October 2022 and September 2023. This comprehensive analysis identifies individuals who remained in the U.S. beyond their authorized stay without recorded departures or […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mozambique is still caught in a storm of political tension and social unrest following its controversial general elections on October 9, 2024. The ruling party, Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), declared its candidate, Daniel Chapo, victorious with 71% of the vote. This declaration, however, met fierce resistance from the opposition, led […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti’s ongoing crisis has taken another sharp turn with the transitional presidential council’s appointment of entrepreneur and former senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aimè (pictured) as the new prime minister. This decision, detailed in the country’s official gazette, marks the end of Garry Conille’s tenure, who had only been in office since May. Conille, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark political shift, Gabonese voters have approved a referendum to extend the presidential term from five to seven years, a move seen as pivotal for transitioning the nation back to civilian rule. This decision comes at a critical time, laying the groundwork for military leader Brice Oligui Nguema to potentially run […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark move set to reshape Nigeria’s petroleum market, the Dangote refinery has committed to supplying 60 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, per week to the nation’s oil marketers. This deal, negotiated with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), is expected to bypass traditional […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Gabon took a critical step toward democratic governance on Saturday by holding a referendum on a new constitution, following the military coup in August 2023 that ended over five decades of rule by the Bongo family. The proposed constitution includes key reforms, such as a two-term limit for the presidency -”each term lasting […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube (pictured), praised the nation’s resilience amid severe economic challenges, including the worst drought in 40 years and constrained access to international financial assistance. Despite these hardships, Ncube highlighted Zimbabwe’s remarkable strides in agriculture and resource management, predicting economic growth of 2% for the year. In an interview with […]
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Faith Nyasuguta This Friday (today), boxing legend Mike Tyson and influencer Jake Paul will meet in the ring, in what promises to be Netflix’s most significant live event to date. Originally set for July, the match was postponed due to Tyson’s health issues. The event marks a pivotal moment as Netflix steps into live sports […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger’s military government has intensified its efforts to reduce foreign influence by revoking the operating license of the French humanitarian organization, Acted. The Interior Ministry announced that the decision would take effect on Tuesday, although no explicit reasons were given. This move follows a series of measures targeting France, the former colonial power, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Ugandan government has announced plans to reduce external borrowing by 98% by June 2026, a drastic move aimed at addressing the country’s escalating debt crisis. The Finance Ministry unveiled this measure as part of a broader strategy to stave off potential sovereign default and economic turmoil. Over the past decade, Uganda’s public […]
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