Africa
U.S. issues travel vetting ultimatum to 36 countries; several African countries face possible ban
A growing number of African countries are once again at the center of a sweeping Trump administration immigration directive. The U.S. government has warned 36 countries, several of them African, that unless they take urgent steps to improve security screening and cooperate on deportations, their citizens could soon be barred from entering the United States….
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Smugglers force migrants into the sea off Djibouti, leaving 8 dead and 22 missing
A deadly tragedy unfolded off the coast of Djibouti after smugglers forced dozens of migrants...
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China emerges as Africa’s most preferred global power in new favorability rankings
China has topped a new international favorability ranking in Africa, beating the United States...
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Several African countries hit by Trump’s latest U.S. travel ban and entry restrictions – See the full list
A new U.S. travel ban issued by President Donald Trump will bar citizens from 12 countries...
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U.S. military recalibrates in Africa, presses allies to shoulder more responsibility
At the heart of this year’s African Lion military exercise, the United States signaled a dramatic shift in its engagement on the continent. Gone is the long-favored narrative of “good governance”...
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Starlink: Elon Musk slowly taking over Africa’s internet landscape
Elon Musk’s Starlink is taking a different approach to the African internet market. Instead of aiming for dominance in any single country, the satellite internet provider is building a thin but wide...
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Why Africa and the Caribbean still don’t trade directly
As global trade buckles under rising tariffs and geopolitical turbulence, African and Caribbean nations are being forced to reckon with an unsettling reality: economic dependence is a vulnerability, not...
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Africa dominates cocoa production but earns less than 5% of global profits — here’s why
Despite being the world’s largest producer of cocoa, Africa is yet to fully capitalize on its position in the global cocoa industry. Producing around 70% of the world’s cocoa, the continent...
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Regina Hall says Girls Trip 2 could relocate from Ghana to another African country
American actress Regina Hall has hinted that Girls Trip 2 could relocate to another African country though it was originally intended to happen in Ghana. Girls Trip 2 is the sequel to the 2017 comedy film...
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Trump administration’s USAID cuts threaten malaria fight in Africa
The Trump administration’s decision to cut nearly 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts is expected to severely impact malaria control efforts in several African countries. Malaria remains one...
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Rick Ross Expresses Desire To Meet Davido, Blaqbonez, Others; Here’s Why
Rick Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, is in Cape Town to shoot a music video for Dangerous II. The music mogul touched down in Cape Town on Monday and has been taking to social media...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa...
