GHANA TO HOST BIJOU CARIBBEAN CONNECT & STATE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA TOUR, ADVANCING GLOBAL PAN AFRICAN UNITY

GHANA TO HOST BIJOU CARIBBEAN CONNECT & STATE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA TOUR, ADVANCING GLOBAL PAN AFRICAN UNITY

Wayne Lumbasi In September 2026, Ghana will once again position itself at the center of global Pan African engagement as it prepares to host a major diaspora heritage and cultural reconnection tour. The initiative, coordinated through diaspora networks including Bijou Caribbean Connect and the State of the African Diaspora movement, is expected to attract participants […]

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 MASS PROTESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA CALL FOR STRONGER BORDER CONTROLS, DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS

MASS PROTESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA CALL FOR STRONGER BORDER CONTROLS, DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS

Wayne Lumbasi  Large-scale protests have erupted in parts of South Africa as demonstrators demand tougher border security measures and the deportation of undocumented migrants. The demonstrations, led by civic movements and supported by some political groups, reflect rising public frustration over immigration management, unemployment and pressure on public services. The protest movement has been driven […]

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 AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Wayne Lumbasi Australia has announced a temporary six-month ban on visitors from Iran, preventing Iranian citizens holding tourist visas from entering the country as authorities respond to growing geopolitical tensions and migration concerns. The decision was introduced by the government of Australia in March 2026 and applies specifically to Iranian passport holders travelling on visitor […]

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 SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORTĀ  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORTĀ  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

Wayne Lumbasi Senegal have escalated their dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could redefine the tournament’s outcome and test the authority of African football’s governing body. The controversy stems from the dramatic AFCON final […]

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 IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

Wayne Lumbasi A sharp exchange between Iran and the United States has underscored the fragile state of diplomacy amid an escalating regional conflict, after a senior Iranian military spokesperson dismissed U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations as ā€œself-directed.ā€ The remarks, delivered by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, were broadcast by state media and widely interpreted as a direct rebuttal […]

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 NIGERIA AND FRANCE SEAL MILITARY ASSISTANCE DEAL

NIGERIA AND FRANCE SEAL MILITARY ASSISTANCE DEAL

Wayne Lumbasi  Nigeria has secured fresh military backing from France following high-level engagement between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s response to escalating insecurity. The agreement, reached after direct talks between the two leaders, is expected to deliver critical military assistance to Nigeria, […]

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 U.S. DEPLOYS HIGH-TECH DRONES TO NIGERIA TO STRENGTHEN COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS

U.S. DEPLOYS HIGH-TECH DRONES TO NIGERIA TO STRENGTHEN COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS

Wayne Lumbasi  The United States has deployed advanced military drones to Nigeria in a strategic move aimed at enhancing surveillance and tracking terrorist activities across the country’s conflict-prone regions. The deployment marks a deepening of security cooperation between the two nations as Nigeria continues to confront persistent threats from extremist groups operating in its northern […]

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 KENYA & UGANDA LAUNCH RAILWAY EXPANSION TO ENHANCE REGIONAL TRADE LINKS

KENYA & UGANDA LAUNCH RAILWAY EXPANSION TO ENHANCE REGIONAL TRADE LINKS

Wayne Lumbasi  Kenya and Uganda have initiated a major railway expansion project designed to strengthen transport connectivity and provide Uganda with more efficient access to the Indian Ocean. The joint undertaking signals renewed momentum in East Africa’s long-envisioned plan to modernize rail infrastructure and boost cross-border trade. The new development focuses on extending the Standard […]

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 FBI’S PURCHASE OF LOCATION DATA SPARKS ALARM OVER WARRANTLESS SURVEILLANCE

FBI’S PURCHASE OF LOCATION DATA SPARKS ALARM OVER WARRANTLESS SURVEILLANCE

Wayne Lumbasi The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that it purchases commercially available location data capable of tracking the movements of Americans, igniting a fierce debate over privacy, legality, and the limits of state surveillance. The disclosure, made during testimony before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, marks one of the clearest acknowledgments yet of […]

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