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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

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South African journalists hold vigil for counterparts killed in Gaza

Dozens of journalists in South Africa held a vigil late on Sunday for their counterparts that have been killed in Gaza during the ongoing war with Israel. At least 83 journalists and media workers have been killed since the fighting broke out

January 30, 2024

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Ghana Prez. promises to make mobile money interoperability across Africa a reality

President Akufo-Addo has committed to championing the cause of interoperability across Africa, pledging to rally fellow presidents to make it readily available on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2024 on Saturday, January 27, the President emphasised that with

January 29, 2024

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Major Mahama case: 12 get life imprisonment, 2 acquitted

A court has sentenced 12 suspects to life imprisonment for their involvement in the killing of Major Maxwell Mahama. They have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and murder. The twelve include the former assemblyman for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah.

January 29, 2024

Tanzania·World

French Embassy commits to support govt’s environmental, social strategy

The French Embassy in Tanzania has vowed to partner with the country in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy in supporting the implementation of its development goals. French Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Nabil Hajlaoui made the remarks recently, during the New

January 29, 2024

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Ghanaian peacekeeper killed in violence in South Sudan

A United Nations peacekeeper from Ghana has been killed alongside some civilians after clashes between rival local groups in the Abyei region on South Sudan’s border with Sudan, a U.N. statement has said. According to the statement by the United Nations Interim

January 29, 2024

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World’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami

The world’s largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, but there are concerns about the vessel’s methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600

January 29, 2024

Technology & Innovation·World

Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge

Netflix sign-ups boomed at the end of last year as customers prodded by the firm’s crackdown on password-sharing created their own accounts. The streaming giant added more than 13.1 million subscriptions in the three months ended in December. That was the most

January 29, 2024

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South Africa firefighters battle raging wildfire

South African firefighters are battling to contain multiple wildfires in the Cape Winelands District in the Western Cape, authorities said. The fire in Kluitjieskraal in Wolseley has been burning for days, with over 6,000 hectares of vegetation and about forty buildings destroyed.

January 29, 2024

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African Presidents In Rome for Italy Summit

Several African leaders are in Italy’s capital, Rome, for the Italy-Africa summit, which is aimed at boosting relations between Africa and the European nation. During the two-day summit, Italy is expected to launch a “new approach” for cooperating with African countries, which

January 29, 2024

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Burkina Faso, Mali,Niger, redraw from regional bloc ECOWAS

The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc Ecowas. The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of

January 29, 2024

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