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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

Ghana media blacklist MP over journalist attack

Ghanaian MP Farouk Aliu Mahama has been blacklisted by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for allegedly attacking a journalist. Mahama and his entourage reportedly attacked Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, who works for Accra-based Citi TV, while he was covering a political event
February 8, 2024

Zimbabwe’s cabinet backs abolition of death penalty

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has supported proposed legislation to end the death penalty. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said that the cabinet’s decision was made following countrywide consultations. Should parliament approve the bill, life imprisonment will serve as the maximum sentence. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has
February 8, 2024

Tanzania embraces diplomacy

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has affirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing diplomatic ties and collaborations with other nations around the world as well as organizations. The VP insisted that the government is fully committed to addressing the challenge, including setting a target
February 8, 2024

Tanzania to adopt AI in e-govt platforms

Tanzania is considering the adoption of artificial intelligence in its e-government platforms as the country strives to upgrade the national digital data pool and related e-services. George Simbachawene, the minister of Public Service and Good Governance, said the switch was prompted by
February 8, 2024
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