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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

Politics·World

Liberia’s Prez. Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration – spokesman

Liberia’s new President Joseph Boakai has been declared “perfectly fine” by his doctors, his office says. The 79-year-old failed to reach the end of his inauguration speech and had to be helped away from the podium during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

January 23, 2024

Politics·World

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberian president

There was celebration in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, as Joseph Boakai was sworn in as the country’s new president after narrowly defeating incumbent George Weah in November’s run-off vote. “Elections are over, partisanship must give way to the forward march of Liberia,” Boakai

January 23, 2024

Business·World

Cedi loses 2.2% in value to dollar since January 2024; 1$ going for GH¢12.43

The Ghana cedi has lost 2.2% in value to the dollar since January 2024. This is despite the existence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme which the Board approved the first review programme last Friday, January 19, 2023. Last week, the

January 23, 2024

Business·World

You have 7 days to revoke VAT on electricity – TUC to government

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the withdrawal of the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption beyond the lifeline threshold. The General Secretary of TUC, Dr. Yaw Baah stressed on the

January 23, 2024

Sports·World

Coach Hughton accepts responsibility for Ghana’s embarrassing draw with Mazambique

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, has claimed responsibility for Ghana’s last minute collapse against Mozambique which has left the Black Stars staring at another group stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Stars gave away a two-goal lead in

January 23, 2024

Tanzania·World

Egypt Compliments Tanzania on JNHPP Project

Egyptian Minister for Housing , Energy and Development, Assim Elgazzer, has applauded Tanzania the country’s commitments on the Julius Nyerere Power Generation project (JNHPP) which is about 96%. The minister gave these congratulations immediately after visiting the project in Rufiji in the

January 23, 2024

Tanzania·World

Vacate flood-prone areas, Samia says

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all citizens to leave dangerous flood-prone areas as El Nino rains continue to wreak havoc in Dar es Salaam and other coastal areas. She made the statement during the installation service of the elected Bishop of

January 23, 2024

Tanzania·World

Dar roads repair begins in earnest

Two-way traffic movements along Bagamoyo Road were restored yesterday after repairs were done to a part of the road linking the Kunduchi-Mtongani bridge that was damaged by floodwaters on Sunday. Visiting the affected areas in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Deputy Minister

January 23, 2024

Bizzare·Tanzania·World

Search for drowned Zanzibar man continues

A day has passed since the drowning incident of a young man believed to be in his 30s jumped off the ferry and drowned in the ocean . The incident happened on January 21, 2024 on the Zanzibar 3 ferry which was

January 22, 2024

Tanzania·World

Dar City In Ruins as Torrential Rains wreak City Apart

Two days of torrential downpour over the weekend washed away vehicles and brought down buildings in many parts of Dar Es salaam ,the nations’ bustling commercial city. The heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have led to widespread flooding, causing extensive damage .Homes

January 22, 2024

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