Wayne Lumbasi The United States has announced a historic cut to its refugee admissions, setting the 2026 ceiling at just 7,500 people, the lowest in the country’s history. The Trump administration said the new policy will prioritize white South African Afrikaners and other groups facing unjust discrimination, a move that has sparked fierce criticism and […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The recent capture of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered one of the deadliest massacres since the start of Sudan’s civil war. Over 1,500 civilians were reportedly killed in just three days as RSF fighters stormed the city, which had been under siege for […]
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Wayne Lumbasi China has renewed its pledge to grant full zero tariff access to goods from African nations, marking a bold step toward a fairer and more inclusive global trade order. The announcement, made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the 23rd Lanting Forum in Beijing, underscores Beijing’s growing commitment to strengthen economic partnerships […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Venezuela has suspended its gas and energy accord with Trinidad and Tobago after a United States warship docked in the island nation’s capital, Port of Spain. President Nicolás Maduro announced the decision, accusing Trinidad and Tobago of allowing the U.S. guided missile destroyer USS Gravely to visit its ports in what he described […]
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Wayne Lumbasi South Africa has made history by becoming the first African country to register the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection, Lenacapavir, marking a major milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS on the continent. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved the drug on October 21, 2025, clearing the way for its rollout as part […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of Mali has ordered the closure of all schools and universities as the country faces a severe fuel crisis triggered by a blockade imposed by jihadist groups. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Education, will remain in effect until November 9 as authorities struggle to restore supplies and normal transport. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi South Africa has sharply increased deportations of undocumented migrants amid rising unemployment and growing public frustration over scarce job opportunities. According to the Department of Home Affairs, more than 51,000 foreign nationals were deported over the past year, a significant rise from the previous year’s 39,000. The figure places South Africa ahead of […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana is taking a historic step in transforming its education system by making the teaching of local languages compulsory in all basic schools. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service to ensure that Ghanaian languages become a central medium of instruction in classrooms across the country. This groundbreaking […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Africa is standing at a historic turning point. The world is rushing toward a clean energy future, and suddenly, all eyes are on the continent that has long been treated as a supplier of raw wealth. A new report is now urging African nations to move carefully as Europe seeks fresh energy deals […]
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Waye Lumbasi The United States has removed Mali from its visa bond program, reversing a policy that required Malian citizens to deposit between $5000 and $15000 before obtaining a business or tourist visa. The decision came after Mali responded with its own measure, demanding that American travelers pay an equivalent bond to enter the West […]
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