The sudden disappearance of Spanish flags from the uninhabited islets of “El Bar” and “El Bahar” off Morocco’s Mediterranean coast has sparked fresh speculation over Spain’s long-standing claims to these tiny, yet symbolically significant, territories. Spanish flags have been removed from the disputed islets ‘El Bar’ and ‘El Bahar’ off Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The islets…
At least 68 African migrants have died and 74 others remain missing after an overcrowded boat carrying illegal migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen, highlighting the extreme dangers of the Eastern Route, a perilous migration corridor connecting the Horn of Africa to the Gulf that is ranked as the fourth deadliest in the world.…
Senegal has announced a significant change to its immigration policy by introducing an electronic visa (e-visa) system that specifically targets non-African nationals. Senegal has unveiled an electronic visa (e-visa) system targeted at non-African nationals. The initiative intends to enhance the country’s migration infrastructure, administrative capacity, and transparency. The e-visa system is based on reciprocity, impacting…
The government of South Africa has announced plans to draft emergency measures to support local exporters affected by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 30% tariff; a policy shift expected to severely impact the country’s automotive and agricultural sectors. The South African government announced emergency measures to support exporters affected by the US’s newly…
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced plans to enforce President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) restricting automatic birthright citizenship, as soon as it takes effect. The SSA intends to enforce an executive order signed by President Trump limiting automatic birthright citizenship. The order applies to children born after February 19, 2025, and…
A recent statement by British Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch declaring that she no longer considers herself Nigerian has drawn sharp criticism from both the Nigerian diaspora and political figures. Kemi Badenoch stated she no longer considers herself Nigerian, expressing full identification with the UK. Her comments sparked criticism from the Nigerian diaspora and…
In a bold diplomatic gesture, Ghana has waded into the complex politics of the Middle East by dispatching 40 metric tonnes of cocoa-based relief aid to the people of Palestine. Ghana dispatched 40 metric tonnes of cocoa-based relief supplies to Palestine as a diplomatic gesture. President Mahama emphasized the gesture as a symbol of solidarity…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a formal advisory urging citizens to strictly follow the conditions of their U.S. visas, following concerns by the U.S. government over widespread misuse. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) advised citizens to adhere to U.S. visa conditions to avoid penalties Students studying in the U.S. must maintain full-time academic…
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has appointed David Bird, a former Shell executive and ex-CEO of the OQ8 refinery in Oman, as Chief Executive of its Refinery and Petrochemical division. David Bird, former Shell executive, has been appointed CEO of Dangote’s Refinery and Petrochemical division. Bird’s appointment aims to drive Dangote’s pan-African growth strategy and optimize production…
