Category Archives: Performance

The United States Embassy in Accra has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring the five-year multiple-entry visa deal for Ghanaian nationals. B1/B2 visitor visas now have a five-year, multiple-entry validity, and F1 student visas have a four-year, multiple-entry period. The change follows high-level diplomatic talks, conveyed during the United Nations General Assembly. The United States…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira, a move that has unsettled Nigerian petroleum marketers and heightened concerns about rising fuel prices and foreign exchange pressure. Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira from September 28, 2025. A similar suspension earlier in the year…

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday announced new entry bans on a group of British officials and members of the expert community, escalating a tit-for-tat sanctions row between Moscow and London. Russia imposes entry bans on UK officials and experts in response to Britain’s policies. The sanctions target individuals from UK government sectors and related…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the termination of staff contracts as part of a wider reorganisation of its operations. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE announced contract terminations as part of an operational reorganisation. Management attributed these changes to safety concerns stemming from reported sabotage within the facility. Employees affected by these layoffs were required…

At the ongoing 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), African leaders have intensified calls for comprehensive reforms in global governance structures, emphasizing Africa’s need for equitable representation and meaningful participation in international decision-making. African leaders at the UNGA emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms in global governance to ensure Africa’s representation and participation. A unified…

The United States has pledged $160 million in temporary assistance to support HIV and tuberculosis testing and treatment in Mozambique. The US pledged $160 million to support HIV and TB programs in Mozambique through PEPFAR Bridge Funding. This aid will sustain six months of programs previously backed by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief…

The World Bank’s arbitration body has ordered Niger to halt any trading of uranium from the Somaïr mine. The World Bank’s arbitration body has prohibited Niger from trading uranium from the Somaïr mine, seized from Orano by the junta. The ICSID ruling also demands the release of Orano’s country representative, detained despite an earlier court…

South Africa has expanded its visa-free entry list with the addition of Estonia, allowing Estonian citizens to visit the country without prior paperwork. South Africa has expanded its visa-free entry agreement list by adding Estonia. The agreement permits Estonian citizens to visit South Africa for periods up to 90 days within 180 days without a…

Interpol has arrested 260 people in a continent-wide operation targeting online fraud, with four African countries singled out as cybercrime major hotspots. INTERPOL conducted Operation Contender 3.0, targeting cybercrime across 14 African nations, resulting in 260 arrests. Authorities dismantled 81 cybercrime infrastructures and seized over 1,200 devices during the operation. $2.8 million in losses were…