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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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Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition

The leader of Guinea’s ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been granted the rank of general, according to an announcement made by the presidency. In a meeting on Tuesday, Doumbouya convened with all of Guinea’s military units, engaging with over 450 members

January 25, 2024

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Somalia’s president visited Qatar amid row over Ethiopia’s port deal

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud travelled to Qatar on Monday, engaging in what appeared to be a diplomatic shuttle, which comes amid Ethiopia’s expansionist ambitions bearing consequences for Somalia. In a high-level meeting in Doha, Somali President and Qatari Emir Tamim Bin

January 25, 2024

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More than 40 killed in artisanal mine collapse in southwest Mali

More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in southwest Mali last week after the shaft they were working in collapsed, Mali’s mines ministry said. Artisanal mining is a common activity across much of West Africa and has risen in recent years

January 25, 2024

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Nigerian Islamic police seek TikTokers over ‘indecent’ clips

The Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano have launched a manhunt for six popular TikTokers, with the force saying they post “indecent and un-Islamic” content on the social media app. The head of the Kano State Hisbah Corps told that

January 25, 2024

Tanzania·World

How Tanzania, Cuba MoUs will transform key sectors

VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango yesterday said Tanzania and Cuba have heightened collaboration in various priority areas including agriculture, tourism, education and health in cherishing a historic diplomatic cooperation spanning over six decades. “In our discussion, we have agreed to revitalise the working

January 25, 2024

Tanzania·World

Tanzania, Indonesia sign deals to boost trade, investments

Tanzania and Indonesia have signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoU’s) early Thursday as Dar es Salaam and Jakarta envision strong trade tie. The deals were sign in the presence of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her host President of Indonedia, Joko

January 25, 2024

Tanzania·World

President’s reaction to a lady’s special gift request

Immediately after arriving in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a three-day working visit, President Samia Suluhu Hassan took to her Instagram account to inform the public that she had arrived safely in the Asian state. Following her post, one of her followers, identified as

January 25, 2024

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Saudi to allow sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats

Saudi Arabia plans to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time, two sources familiar with the plan told AFP on Wednesday. Alcohol “will be sold to non-Muslim diplomats” who previously had to import alcohol via a diplomatic

January 24, 2024

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Putin meets Chad leader Idriss Deby

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby in the Kremlin. In brief televised comments, Putin said Russia was pleased that Deby had stabilised the situation in the country, and was ready to help in any way. Putin

January 24, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Mo Dewji’s net wealth jumps to $1.8 billion

Tanzanian philanthropist, Mohammed Dewji, known across the globe as Mo Dewji, has continued to cling to The 20 Billionaires On The 2024 Forbes List of Africa’s Richest People, with his net wealth jumping to 1.8 billion US dollars from 1.5 billion US

January 23, 2024

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