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U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Health and Financial Concerns

A newly issued U.S. directive could make it significantly harder for foreigners to obtain visas, particularly those living with chronic medical conditions or who may lack the financial means to support themselves. The guidance, circulated to embassies  consulates worldwide, instructs officials to
November 15, 2025

DR Congo Begins Ebola Vaccination in Kasai Outbreak

The World Health Organization has begun emergency vaccination efforts in southern Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following an Ebola outbreak reported earlier this month. The campaign started in Bulape, where health teams are focusing on frontline workers and
September 15, 2025

DRC Military Court Reopens Kabila Case Amid Controversy

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Supreme Military Court has ordered the reopening of the treason case against former President Joseph Kabila, raising fresh questions about accountability, politics, and regional stability. The move comes after the government requested that three new witnesses be
September 13, 2025

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers

Burkina Faso has announced that citizens from every African country will no longer be required to pay visa fees when visiting the West African nation. The decision, revealed after a government cabinet meeting in Ouagadougou, is designed to encourage greater unity, cultural
September 13, 2025

US Police Arrest Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing

Authorities in the United States have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ending a tense two-day manhunt that gripped the nation. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody in Washington County, Utah, after a
September 13, 2025

UN Assembly Backs Gaza Two-State Roadmap

The United Nations General Assembly has voted decisively in favour of a resolution urging a comprehensive two-state solution to the protracted conflict between Israel and Palestine. The declaration, known as the New York Declaration, was backed by 142 countries, with 10 opposing
September 13, 2025

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison after convicting him of orchestrating a coup attempt following his 2022 election defeat. This historic ruling marks the first time a former Brazilian president has
September 12, 2025

Trump Mourns Charlie Kirk After Tragic Shooting

President Donald Trump has condemned the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling it a “senseless act of political violence” that has shaken the nation. Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead during a public event at Utah Valley
September 12, 2025

Starmer Fires Ambassador Over Epstein Scandal

A storm has engulfed Britain’s diplomatic mission in Washington after Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed Ambassador Peter Mandelson over his past ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The dismissal followed the release of emails suggesting that Mandelson not only kept up a
September 12, 2025
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