‘Not everyone who goes to the US wants to overstay’
The new US visa bond policy treats every Malawian and Zambian visitor as an overstay risk, turning due process into a veritable travel ban couched in a $15,000 fee.
12 Aug, 2025
South Africa to offer US revised trade deal in attempts to lower 30% tariff
South Africa has tried for months to negotiate a trade deal with Washington but failed to reach an agreement.
12 Aug, 2025
Ghana orders religious leaders to submit ‘prophecies’ for vetting after helicopter crash
The government directive comes after a helicopter crash killed eight officials, with claims it had been predicted by some Christian clerics.
12 Aug, 2025
Nigeria’s ex-speaker Tambuwal arrested over $123m corruption claims
Aminu Tambuwal was detained on Monday in the capital, Abuja, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals of about 189 billion Naira ($123m).
12 Aug, 2025
Mali’s ancient manuscripts return to Timbuktu after 13 years
Somalia executes soldiers for conspiring with Al Shabab terrorists to kill top commander
Egypt says pushing for comprehensive deal to end Gaza war
Nigerian military kills over 100 ‘bandits’ in air, ground raids
Ghana buries officials killed in military helicopter crash
11 Aug, 2025
Somali military kills Al Shabab terrorist group’s head of finance
Somalia authorities say Abdullahi Abukar Ali was also coordinating the recruitment of child soldiers for the terrorist group.
10 Aug, 2025
Mali arrests two dozen soldiers over alleged bid to topple ruling government
Mali has arrested around 20 soldiers suspected of wishing to overthrow the government of President Assimi Goita.
10 Aug, 2025
Malnutrition in Sudan’s El-Fasher kills 63 in a week: health official
Malnutrition has claimed the lives of at least 63 people, mostly women and children, in one week in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Fasher, a health official said on Sunday.
10 Aug, 2025
South Sudan, Uganda to investigate border clashes: army
South Sudan and Uganda will jointly investigate recent deadly clashes on their border, the South Sudanese army said on Sunday.
10 Aug, 2025
‘Bandits’ kill 13 vigilantes, police in northwest Nigeria
Armed gangs have killed 13 security personnel, including two policemen and 11 vigilantes, in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state.
10 Aug, 2025
Chad’s former Prime Minister Succes Masra sentenced to 20 years in prison
A court in Chad has sentenced opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succes Masra to 20 years in jail after he was convicted of inciting deadly communal violence in May 2025.
10 Aug, 2025
Somali Defence Minister Fiqi hails troops for ‘bravery’ against Al Shabab terrorists in Bariire
Somalia’s Bariire town was recaptured from Al Shabab terrorists following days of military operations.
10 Aug, 2025
Thousands hold rally in Sudan to thank Türkiye
The rally, attended by officials of the Turkish Embassy in Sudan, was held in the city of Sawakin on Saturday.
9 Aug, 2025
Türkiye, Senegal to take steps to reach $3B in bilateral trade
The Türkiye–Senegal Business Forum discussed steps to further deepen the economic cooperation between the two countries.
9 Aug, 2025
DR Congo accuses rebels of civilian killings despite truce
The continuing violence could threaten Qatar-led efforts to get DR Congo and the rebels to sign a permanent peace deal by the goal of August 18.
