China’s embassy in Israel announced that it will begin assisting Chinese citizens wishing to evacuate starting Friday, with the operation to proceed in batches. China’s embassy in Israel plans to assist Chinese nationals in evacuation efforts starting Friday. Evacuees will be transported to the Taba Border Crossing in Egypt via buses. China recently evacuated approximately…
Foreign students will now be required to grant U.S. diplomats access to their social media profiles as part of the vetting process for educational and exchange visas. Foreign students must now include social media profile access in U.S. visa applications. Consular officers will monitor profiles for potentially hostile content towards U.S. values. Non-compliance with this…
The latest UN Hunger Hotspots report for June to October 2025 brings cautiously positive news. Several African countries in East Africa and Southern Africa are no longer classified as “hotspots” thanks to notable climatic improvements. However, the report warns that future shifts in weather patterns and ongoing drivers of food insecurity could reverse these gains.…
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has taken legal action against South Sudan in a U.S court, seeking to enforce a $1 billion arbitration award after the country defaulted on a wartime loan. Qatar National Bank (QNB) has initiated legal action in the U.S. to enforce a $1 billion arbitration award against South Sudan South Sudan defaulted…
Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, is now officially available in Guinea-Bissau, marking its seventh launch in West Africa. Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is now available in Guinea-Bissau, marking its seventh launch in West Africa. The service received full regulatory approval from Guinea-Bissau’s ARN-TIC in April, following a provisional license granted in December…
Nordgold, a leading Russian gold mining company, has signalled a significant strategic pivot towards Africa, expressing its readiness to invest substantially in Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau. Nordgold, a prominent Russian gold mining company, is focusing on expanding operations in Africa by investing in Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau. Burkina Faso’s government has granted Nordgold’s subsidiary an…
Lieutenant-Colonel Ibrahim Traoré, the junta leader of Burkina Faso, very recently received Tete António, the Special Envoy of the African Union (AU) Chairperson, Angolan President; João Lourenço. Lieutenant-Colonel Ibrahim Traoré met Tete António, AU’s Envoy, in Ouagadougou to strengthen unity amid Sahel security threats. The AU’s visit symbolizes its shift towards actionable engagement, aiming to…
Nigeria has voiced strong concerns over a proposed visa ban policy reportedly being considered by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, which could target all member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Nigeria expressed strong concerns over a U.S. proposed travel restriction targeting ECOWAS member states. The policy could hinder…
EgyptAir has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total commitment for the model to 16. EgyptAir has ordered an additional six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total commitment to 16 units. This purchase supports EgyptAir’s expansion and sustainability objectives for long-haul travel. As of May 2025, the A350 model has secured over 1,390…
