Wayne Lumbasi The United States is preparing to introduce a new travel requirement that millions of visitors to provide five years of social media history before entering the country. The plan, announced by US Customs and Border Protection, is aimed at travellers from countries that use the Visa Waiver Program, which allows short visits without […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States has imposed new sanctions on a multinational network accused of recruiting, financing, and transporting Colombian ex soldiers to fight alongside Sudans Rapid Support Forces, a move Washington says is aimed at cutting off a dangerous pipeline worsening one of the worlds deadliest conflicts. According to the US Treasury, the network […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria has turned to France for help as worsening violence, mass kidnappings, and insurgent attacks continue to spread across the country, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed after a phone conversation with President Bola Tinubu. The request marks one of Nigeria’s most direct appeals for foreign assistance in recent years, highlighting the severity of […]
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Wayne Lumbasi M23 rebels are tightening their control over large parts of eastern Congo even as diplomatic efforts led by the United States try to project a path toward peace. While the recent agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda was presented as a major step toward ending the long-running conflict, developments on the ground show […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the release of 100 students, aged between 10 and 17 years, who were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Niger State. The rescue has brought relief to families after weeks of fear and uncertainty. The students were freed following coordinated security operations across […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Atlanta, Georgia, is increasingly positioning itself as “America’s gateway to Africa,” seeking to strengthen trade, investment, cultural, and educational ties between the United States and the African continent. The city’s effort comes at a time when traditional national-level channels with African governments are becoming more uncertain, creating opportunities for cities and diaspora networks […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Salman Fiqy, a Somali‑American who had long been active in Republican politics, has publicly announced that he is breaking ties with Donald Trump following the president’s recent demeaning remarks about Somali immigrants. Fiqy, who previously campaigned for Trump and other republican candidates, proudly wearing a MAGA hat, had been a prominent figure in […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg is taking a significant step in education, creating a direct pathway from charter schools to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for Black students. Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with City Fund and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Bloomberg is committing $20 million to establish public charter schools […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have taken a major step toward stabilizing central Africa after their presidents, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement in a high-profile ceremony attended by key African and international leaders. U.S. President Donald J. Trump presided over the event, joined by heads […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United Nations has expressed serious concern about what it sees as a growing campaign of intimidation and repression in Uganda as the country prepares for its January 2026 general elections. In a statement, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said the organisation had received credible reports showing a sharp rise in arrests, […]
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