UK RESTRICTS DRC VISAS AS MIGRANT RETURN DISPUTE DEEPENS

UK RESTRICTS DRC VISAS AS MIGRANT RETURN DISPUTE DEEPENS

Wayne Lumbasi The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), intensifying a diplomatic dispute over the return of migrants who have no legal right to remain in Britain. The move marks a significant escalation in the UK’s increasingly hard-line approach to migration enforcement and signals a […]

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 NIGER’S MILITARY RULERS ORDER ‘GENERAL MOBILIZATION’ AGAINST ARMED GROUPS

NIGER’S MILITARY RULERS ORDER ‘GENERAL MOBILIZATION’ AGAINST ARMED GROUPS

Wayne Lumbasi Niger’s military government has announced a nationwide general mobilization, signalling a broader approach to countering armed groups as the country continues to face persistent security threats. The decision, announced in an official decree following a government meeting, allows the state to draw on civilian manpower, services, and resources to support national defence. Officials […]

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 ISRAEL RECOGNISES SOMALILAND AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE

ISRAEL RECOGNISES SOMALILAND AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE

Wayne Lumbasi Israel has formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state in a major diplomatic breakthrough that could reshape political dynamics in the Horn of Africa. The announcement followed the signing of a mutual declaration between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, a process initiated with the support […]

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 U.S. LAUNCHES ‘POWERFUL AND DEADLY’ STRIKES ON ISIS TARGETS IN NIGERIA

U.S. LAUNCHES ‘POWERFUL AND DEADLY’ STRIKES ON ISIS TARGETS IN NIGERIA

Wayne Lumbasi The United States has carried out a series of powerful airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Nigeria, following what President Donald Trump described as persistent and brutal attacks on civilians, particularly Christian communities. In a statement released on Christmas Day, Trump said he had ordered the strikes against Islamic State–linked militants in […]

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 U.S. EMBASSY IN NIGERIA TO HALT VISA ISSUANCE FROM JANUARY 2026

U.S. EMBASSY IN NIGERIA TO HALT VISA ISSUANCE FROM JANUARY 2026

Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has announced that the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria will halt the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals starting January 1st, 2026. The decision is part of Presidential Proclamation 10998, aimed at strengthening national security, improving vetting procedures, and addressing concerns over visa overstay rates. Nigeria is among 19 […]

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 NIGERIA MOVES TO TREAT KIDNAPPERS AND ARMED GROUPS AS TERRORISTS

NIGERIA MOVES TO TREAT KIDNAPPERS AND ARMED GROUPS AS TERRORISTS

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria’s Federal Government has formally designated kidnappers, bandits, and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorist organisations, marking a decisive shift in the state’s approach to internal security. The announcement was made in Abuja during an end of year briefing by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who […]

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 ILHAN OMAR FACES YEARS OF POLITICAL ATTACKS AMID RISING POLARIZATION IN US POLITICS

ILHAN OMAR FACES YEARS OF POLITICAL ATTACKS AMID RISING POLARIZATION IN US POLITICS

Wayne Lumbasi Representative Ilhan Omar has faced sustained political and personal attacks since entering the United States Congress, becoming one of the most targeted lawmakers in recent American history. Her experience highlights growing polarization in US politics and renewed debates over immigration, race, and political dissent.Omar, who represents Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District, was born in […]

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