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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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Trump Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Over BBC Editing

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is likely to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, after the broadcaster admitted it had misleadingly edited his January 6, 2021, speech. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the
November 15, 2025
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Guinea Supreme Court Approves Nine Presidential Candidates

Guinea’s Supreme Court has finalized the list of nine candidates for the December 28 presidential election, clearing transitional leader General Mamadi Doumbouya while excluding key opposition figures, signaling a highly scrutinized and contested race. The approved candidates include Makalé Camara, Ibrahima Abé
November 15, 2025
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Ethiopia Chosen to Host 2027 COP32 Climate Summit

Ethiopia has been informally selected to host the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, following backing from the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN). The announcement was made during the ongoing COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil, where negotiators are discussing urgent
November 12, 2025
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UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
November 11, 2025
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Museveni Confirms Arrest of Missing Kenyan Activists

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has for the first time admitted that two Kenyan human rights activists who disappeared more than a month ago were being held by his country’s security forces. The activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were detained on October
November 10, 2025
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Ruto Calls for Stronger Democracy Across East Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto has underscored his belief that democracy remains the best system of governance—despite its many challenges. Speaking in Doha, Qatar, on November 9, 2025, during the World Summit for Social Development, Ruto said that genuine democracy thrives where leaders
November 10, 2025
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Lissu’s Treason Trial Begins Without His Presence

 The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania’s opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), commenced today at the High Court’s Masjala Ndogo division in Dar es Salaam, notable for the absence of the accused. Lissu was not brought to court due
November 10, 2025
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South Africa Assumes Interim SADC Leadership Role

South Africa has taken over as the Interim Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), following Madagascar’s decision to step down due to domestic political unrest. The announcement was made after an Extraordinary Virtual Summit of SADC Heads of State and
November 10, 2025
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