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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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Burkina Faso Rejects U.S. Deportee Proposal, Suspends Visas

Burkina Faso has firmly rejected a request from the United States to accept deportees, including non-citizens, expelled under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré condemned the proposal as “indecent” and inconsistent with the nation’s values of dignity, central
October 11, 2025
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Rising Life Pressures Drive Global Mental Health Crisis

As the world came together to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, experts are warning that the mental health crisis is deepening — fueled by economic pressures, unemployment, and emotional distress among young and middle-aged adults. Clinical Psychologist Arafa Ali
October 11, 2025
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Africa Unveils Unified Climate Agenda for COP30

As the countdown begins for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, African negotiators have stepped forward with a clear and united message — the continent wants delivery, not promises. During the Third Strategic Meeting of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN)
October 11, 2025
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Uganda Marks 63rd Independence Day with Unity, Growth

On October 9, 2025, Uganda celebrated its 63rd Independence Day at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event highlighted the nation’s journey toward unity and progress since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a keynote
October 10, 2025
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Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
October 9, 2025
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ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region
October 8, 2025
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EAC Faces Growing Strains Amid Civil Society Alarm

Regional unity within the East African Community (EAC) is showing signs of strain, as civil society organisations warn that corruption, trade barriers, digital inequality, and insecurity are threatening to stall decades of integration efforts. These concerns were voiced during the 2025 East
October 8, 2025
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Somalia to Introduce Kiswahili in National Schools

Somalia has announced plans to introduce Kiswahili into its national school curriculum — a decision hailed as both historic and strategic. The announcement was made by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the East African Conference (EACON 2025) in Mogadishu, where he described
October 8, 2025
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East Africa Delays Single Currency to 2031

The East African Community (EAC) has announced a postponement of its plans to introduce a single regional currency, shifting the target date from 2024 to 2031. This decision follows challenges in meeting essential economic convergence criteria, including inflation rates, fiscal deficits, and
October 7, 2025
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