From April 2026, Africans, and citizens of other nations seeking to live, work, or study in the UK will encounter higher visa charges, following government announcements that have sparked debate over the financial impact on migrants. The UK will raise visa fees for travellers, workers, and students from 8 April 2026. The government justifies the…
Uganda, in its last fiscal year, experienced a significant spike in its merchandise products sold, compared to the financial year prior. Uganda experienced a 72% increase in merchandise export revenue, rising from $844.60 million in January 2025 to $1,453.53 million in January 2026. The merchandise trade surplus in January 2026 was USD 147.26 million, mainly…
Namibia has denied Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, the right to operate in the country, citing ownership and regulatory compliance concerns, the nation’s telecommunications regulator announced on Wednesday. Namibia has denied Starlink the license to operate in the country due to ownership and regulatory compliance concerns. The regulator, CRAN, stated Starlink only met three…
Italy is seeking to increase gas imports from Algeria after both countries agreed to deepen energy cooperation, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to Algiers. Italy aims to increase gas imports from Algeria following new energy cooperation agreements. Prime Minister Meloni met with President Tebboune amid LNG supply disruptions from Qatar. The cooperation…
Visa applicants in South Africa with pending waivers and appeals may be forced to leave the country by the end of March 2026 as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is set to let a critical visa concession expire. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will let a critical visa concession for pending waivers…
Ghana and Colombia have agreed to establish a direct maritime shipping link between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, as both countries seek to expand trade between Africa and Latin America and reduce reliance on traditional transatlantic routes. Ghana and Colombia have agreed to a direct shipping link between Tema and Cartagena.…
Niger and Algeria are deepening their strategic cooperation with a new wave of agreements aimed at accelerating development in key sectors, marking a significant step forward in West and North African regional cooperation. Niger and Algeria are strengthening their cooperation with new agreements in sectors such as health, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. A major outcome…
Nigeria and Finland have signed a new agreement to deepen cooperation in the digital economy, as both countries look to expand innovation, improve public services and build technical skills. Nigeria and Finland signed an MoU to expand cooperation in digital innovation and public technology systems. The deal covers cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and skills development. It…
Morocco has reached financial close and signed power purchase agreements for a 305-megawatt solar programme, deepening its shift toward decentralised renewable energy and offering a financing model that could influence projects across Africa. Morocco has secured financing and signed power purchase agreements for its 305-megawatt Noor Atlas solar programme. The project will deliver six photovoltaic…
