A recent move by the U.S. government to block international students from enrolling in Harvard University’s new online program has drawn strong backlash from African alumni, especially Kenyans, who call the decision “xenophobic,” “myopic,” and a threat to global academic collaboration. The U.S. government has been criticized for blocking international students from enrolling in Harvard’s…
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The European Union is reinforcing its commitment to Africa’s economic development with a €40 million investment aimed at modernizing the Douala N’Djamena trade corridor. The EU is investing €40 million to modernize the Douala N’Djamena trade corridor, a key route in Central Africa. This initiative is part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy to promote…
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African applicants lost nearly €60 million ($67.5 million) in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2024, according to data from the LAGO Collective, a London-based research group tracking global mobility. African applicants lost €60 million in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2024. African countries experienced high rejection rates and rising application costs. Nigeria saw over 50,000…
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The world’s second biggest airport retail operator, Lagardère Travel Retail (LTR), is expanding its footprint in Africa by entering its seventh country on the continent. Lagardère Travel Retail (LTR) is expanding its operations in Africa by entering its seventh country on the continent. LTR has partnered with Tourvest, a South African tourism company, to focus…
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Ghana could generate up to $12 billion annually from small-scale gold production if output doubles as planned, according to Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. Ghana’s small-scale gold production is projected to generate $12 billion annually with planned output doubling. The government has established a regulatory body to oversee gold trade, aiming to…
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South Africa is preparing to ease local ownership requirements for Starlink and other foreign satellite service providers, following high-level diplomatic engagements with the United States. South Africa plans to ease local ownership requirements for foreign satellite service providers. This initiative responds to concerns over restrictions imposed by the current Electronic Communications Act. Elon Musk’s Starlink…
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